Declan Donnelly has married his partner Ali Astall in a stunning church ceremony today. The 39-year old emerged from the church to well wishes from friends, family and fans, kissing his new bride on the cathedral steps.

Dec and his beautiful bride #decswedding pic.twitter.com/JtbCJGdTPP

— clairemckie (@ClaireMcKie) August 1, 2015

Dressed in a blue suit, the presenter and his best friend Ant McPartlin spoke to fans before entering the church. Ant acted as best man for his TV other half.

Groom and best man together @ITV @ITVtynetees @antanddec #decwedding pic.twitter.com/t7KEhGT2yc — Frances Read (@FrancesReadITV) August 1, 2015

Bride Ali stunned in a simple elegancy ivory silk gown, designed by Phillipa Lepley.   Image via OK! magazine The bride kept her hair swept back in a chignon, with a veil flowing down her back. The cememony was conducted by Declan’s brother Father Dermott Donnelly, and was attended by a host of celeb friends including Holly Willoughby, Tess Daly, Vernon Kay, Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuiness. The newlyweds emerged from the church at 5.30pm and Dec could barely contain his excitement with fans:

How happy is Dec! We love this picture! Enjoy the day lads, I'm sure Ant will do you proud #speech @antanddec pic.twitter.com/QehSfAzFue — Sunshine Fund (@Sunshine_Fund) August 1, 2015

A family friend told OK! Magazine: "This wedding is a proper family affair and all of Dec's closest friends have got special roles. Everyone can't wait to see him walk down the aisle." The pair, who got engaged in November 2014, have been friends for more than 10 years.