Chrlie McDowell, Lily Collins.Photo: Cedar & Pines Photography
Nearly one year after announcing their engagement,Lily Collinsand filmmakerCharlie McDowell"officially became each other’s forever" in Dunton Hot Springs, Colo.
“I’ve never wanted to be someone’s someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife. On September 4th, 2021 we officially became each other’s forever. I love you beyond @charliemcdowell…”
Collins — the daughter of singerPhil Collinsand his second wife Jill Tavelman — wrote in the caption alongside aphoto of the pair kissingon their wedding day. She taggedRalph Lauren, who designed her dress and veil.
Charlie McDowell, Lily Collins.Cedar & Pines Photography
Her husband, the son of actressMary Steenburgenand actorMalcolm McDowell,shared the same sweet pictureson his Instagram, writing, “I married the most generous, thoughtful, and beautiful person I’ve ever known. I love you @lilyjcollins.”
In September 2020, theEmily in Parisactressannounced her engagementto McDowell on Instagram, posting severalphotos of the two togetherand a close-up of her unique ring: a rose-cut diamond with a bezel setting and thin gold ban
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“I’ve been waiting my lifetime for you and I can’t wait to spend our lifetime together…” Collins captioned the series of photos, snapped during and after the intimate proposal, set against a stunning outdoor backdrop.
Collins and McDowell first sparked dating rumors in July 2019 when they were spotted on an outing together in Los Angeles,according toMetro UK.
One month later, theTo the Boneactressmade the relationship Instagram officialwhen she shared a few snaps of the two in Paris.
“Always got your back…” Collins wrote alongside a photo of herself with her head leaning on McDowell.
Lily Collins/Instagram
McDowell’s directing credits include episodes of theKirsten Dunst-starring Showtime seriesOn Becoming a God in Central Florida, as well asLegion,Dear White PeopleandSilicon Valley.
The director was previouslyromantically linkedtoGame of Thrones’Emilia ClarkeandGirl with the Dragon TattoostarRooney Mara.
In February 2019, Collins andTo All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforestarNoah Centineoignited relationship rumorsafter being photographed at theVanity FairOscars Party. However, sources confirmed to PEOPLE at the time that the two, who share the same manager, are just friends.
Lily Collins’ wedding dress
The bride wore Ralph Lauren!
Featuring a keyhole back,One Fab Day reportedthat the dress was made with French Calais-Caudry lace and covered in flowers beaded with Swarovski crystals and silk organza petals.
Lily Collins’ caped veil
She shared severalphotos from the big dayon Instagram with her new husband wearing the hooded, caped veil that matched her lace dress (which gave us shades of her costume from 2012’sMirror, Mirror!) and removed it for the ceremony.
Lily Collins’ bridal hair
Collins wore her hair in a low, sleek bun woven with a gold embellishment. She had a delicate braid detail at the crown of her head.
Los Angeles hairstylist Gregory Russell revealed he was responsible for the elegant updoon Instagram. Collins has frequentlyappeared on Russell’s social media, and he attended her wedding to McDowell.
Lily Collins’ engagement ring
At the time of Collins and McDowell’s engagement, a representative for designer Irene Neuwirth confirmed the ring was a “one-of-a-kind rose-cut diamond” set in a thin yellow gold band.
Neuwirth thanked McDowell on Instagram for trusting her with the task and called Collins the “perfect muse.”
Unfortunately, both Collins' engagement ring and herwedding band were stolenin May 2023 from a secured locker at the spa of the Edition Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.
source: people.com
