'Gossip Girl' Star Ed Westwick Ties the Knot with Amy Jackson in Stunning Italian Ceremony
Former 'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick and actress Amy Jackson have officially tied the knot, exchanging vows for the second time in a lavish Italian wedding. After a civil ceremony at The Connaught Hotel in London on 9 August, the couple hosted a three-day celebration on the Amalfi Coast, inviting 220 guests from across the globe to witness their union.
Jackson, known for her role in 'Supergirl', described the picturesque region as "the perfect place" to host their nuptials, citing its "timeless romance and vintage charm." She further explained, "We wanted a wedding spot that was not only naturally beautiful, surrounded by the ocean, hills and vineyards, but also unique, and we found just that."
The festivities kicked off on Friday, 23 August, with a sunset cruise aboard the Motonave Patrizia. Guests sailed along the coastline of Ravello, Positano and Sorrento, eventually anchoring at Capri for a swim as the sun dipped behind the iconic Faraglioni rocks. The cruise, inspired by the nostalgic glamour of Capri's golden era, featured blue and white décor and live Italian music. Guests enjoyed Bellinis and a menu of Neapolitan-inspired cuisine, curated by Michelin-starred chef Salvatore Iazzetta of Ristorante Rear in Naples, alongside fresh sushi prepared onboard by Vero Omakase.
On Saturday, the couple held their ceremony at the historic Castello di Rocca, nestled in the hills and offering stunning sea views. Jackson, radiant in a custom-made gown by Italian designer Alberta Ferretti, was walked down the aisle by flower girls to her favourite song, "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi. The bride's 4-year-old son, Andreas, whom she shares with ex Andreas Panayiotou, served as Westwick's best man, along with the actor's friend Mike. The trio made their entrance to the James Brown hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)," performed by a string quartet.
"We both wanted [Andreas] to be an integral part of this special moment," Westwick, who wore an Armani tuxedo, told PEOPLE. "He walked down the aisle with me, carried the rings and waited for his mother with me."
Jackson added, "I think itâs a really beautiful way to honour their bond and make sure he feels part of our celebration."
The reception, held at the Castello di Rocca, was filled with floral arrangements and other flora, echoing the couple's enchanted garden at their new home in the British countryside. The reception featured an aperitivo with a series of live cooking stations, serving everything from oysters and vegetarian dishes to a friggitoria section serving up fried pizzas. Local wine from the Villa Matilde Avallone winery in Cellole and non-alcoholic champagne from Johnson Reserve were also served.
Following the aperitivo, a seated dinner was served, showcasing the rich flavours of Italian cuisine. Guests enjoyed a pasta primi course of gnocchetti with asparagus and a guanciale, date and caciocavallo fondue, as well as Neapolitan-style escarole with restricted anchovy sauce and black truffle. For the main course, guests enjoyed snapper with scampi and clam guazzetto sauce.
Pastry chef Damiano Carrara created the couple's decadent, five-tier wedding cake, featuring layers of white chocolate, candied roses, vanilla Bavarian cream, pâte à choux biscuit, lychee mousse, and raspberry gelée. In a special touch to honour Westwick's late mother and father, Carole and Peter, Carrara also created an assortment of strawberry and meringue-inspired chocolates, their favourite treat, which were gifted to each guest.
The wedding weekend culminated in a farewell brunch at the Giardini del Fuenti beach club in the town of Vietri sul Mare, where guests enjoyed a family-style Italian meal under the lemon trees followed by an afternoon of sunbathing. Chef Ciro Oliva of the famous Naples pizzeria Concettina ai Tre Santi prepared an assortment of pizzas and other local fare.
As the couple reflects on their Italian wedding, they are looking forward to married life and experiencing more adventures together. "For me, [marrying Westwick] means having a life partner to adventure with, to share love and support, to create a beautiful family and to have each other's backs throughout all of life's moments," Jackson shared. "It's about building a future together and creating endless memories, knowing that we are a team through it all."
Westwick added, "This all represents a new level of energy for a new adventure â the best one you can possibly have. I spent my life wondering who she would be, and then I found her."
The pair also hopes to grow "their little family" sometime in the future. Jackson expressed, "I adore how Ed is with my son Andreas, and I can't wait to see him as a father one day too."
While honeymoon plans to Kenya were put on hold as Westwick begins filming his new show, 'Sandokan', the couple is eager to experience the destination together in the future. "When we do go, the trip will be so amazing," Westwick said. "We adore nature and wildlife, and to witness this incredible location we havenât been to before will be sensational. A real bucket list trip for us."
Jackson jokingly promised, "I wonât be letting the honeymoon slide. Having Ed to myself for a week is my first request as Mrs, Westwick."
