Doctor Who star Alex Kingston can't hold back the tears as she ties the knot with third husband Jonathan Stamp in romantic Italian ceremony

Alex Kingston has married her long-term partner Jonathan Stamp in a romantic Italian ceremony.

The 52-year-old actress, best known for her roles in sci-fi series Doctor Who and medical drama ER, walked down the aisle in a romantic ceremony held at the All Saints Anglican Church in Rome on Saturday.

Alex shunned bridal traditions for her third marriage, opting for a pastel green wedding dress with a voluminous skirt instead of a classic white gown.

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Happy couple: Alex Kingston married TV producer Jonathan Stamp at the All Saints Anglican Church in Rome, Italy on Saturday 

Happy couple: Alex Kingston married TV producer Jonathan Stamp at the All Saints Anglican Church in Rome, Italy on Saturday 

The screen star and her TV producer Jonathan were grinning from ear-to-ear as they left the church after the ceremony, with a violinist serenading them as they made their way to the reception.

The happy couple were joined by a gaggle of bridesmaids, who included Alex's 14-year-old daughter Salome, all wearing equally unconventional black prom dresses.

The girls shielded themselves from the scorching afternoon sun under pretty parasols and wore giant red blooms in their hair.

Wiping away the tears: Alex, who appears as River Song in Doctor Who, couldn't help crying during the ceremony, while TV producer Jonathan also looked emotional

Wiping away the tears: Alex, who appears as River Song in Doctor Who, couldn't help crying during the ceremony, while TV producer Jonathan also looked emotional

Let the celebrations begin! The newlyweds were escorted down the street with a violinist serenading them 

Let the celebrations begin! The newlyweds were escorted down the street with a violinist serenading them 

The bride wore green: Alex went down the unconventional route, wearing a pastel green wedding dress with a voluminous skirt
Breaking with tradition: The blonde shunned the conventional white dress

The bride wore green: Alex went down the unconventional route, wearing a pastel green wedding dress with a voluminous skirt

Dancing queen: The couple,  who got together following the breakdown of Alex's second marriage in 2010, showed off some fancy footwork on the street

Dancing queen: The couple,  who got together following the breakdown of Alex's second marriage in 2010, showed off some fancy footwork on the street

Alex was the picture of happiness following the ceremony, hitching up her pale gown's skirt as the wedding party made their way down the street, drawing curious stares from onlookers.

The British actress had beautiful pink roses woven in her curly locks and carried a white bouquet.

This marks Alex's third marriage, having most notably been wed to Skyfall actor Ralph Fiennes.

Unconventional: Alex's bridesmaids, who included her 14-year-old daughter Salome, donned daring black dresses and wore red flowers in their hair

Unconventional: Alex's bridesmaids, who included her 14-year-old daughter Salome, donned daring black dresses and wore red flowers in their hair

Third time lucky: The popular actress was previously married to actor Ralph Fiennes and German writer Florian Haertel

Third time lucky: The popular actress was previously married to actor Ralph Fiennes and German writer Florian Haertel

Single mum: The star admitted in the past it was hard juggling work and motherhood, despite her second husband Florian helping to look after their teenage daughter 

Single mum: The star admitted in the past it was hard juggling work and motherhood, despite her second husband Florian helping to look after their teenage daughter 

Kinky boots: Alex opted for sky-high black heels and matching lace tights under her bridal gown 

Kinky boots: Alex opted for sky-high black heels and matching lace tights under her bridal gown 

Belle of the ball: The new bride couldn't stop smiling as she paraded down the street, hitching up her skirt 

Belle of the ball: The new bride couldn't stop smiling as she paraded down the street, hitching up her skirt 

Ralph and Alex, who met while mastering their acting craft at RADA, tied the knot after 10 years together in 1993, but went their separate ways in 1997.

The actress then wed German writer Florian Haertel, with whom she has 14-year-old daughter Salome.

Alex is based in Los Angeles and recently opened up to the Daily Mail about the difficulties of juggling work and motherhood. 

Family affair: Alex's daughter Salome was a key member of the bridal party 

Family affair: Alex's daughter Salome was a key member of the bridal party 

Flower power: The actress had pink blooms woven into her curls and carried a white bouquet
Flower power: The actress had pink blooms woven into her curls and carried a white bouquet

Flower power: The actress had pink blooms woven into her curls and carried a white bouquet

'I’m constantly racked with guilt about going away to work for long periods of time, but my daughter says, "Mummy, it’s completely fine", she said.

'That makes me feel even more guilty – that she’s the one who is having to placate me. It’s not easy being away from her, but I think it’s probably always more heartbreaking for the mum.

'As parents, you make it work, because it’s what is best for your child.'

Husband and wife: The newlyweds left the church hand-in-hand and were greeted by a cheering crowd 

Husband and wife: The newlyweds left the church hand-in-hand and were greeted by a cheering crowd 

Emotional: Both Alex and Jonathan looked like they had shed more than a few tears 

Emotional: Both Alex and Jonathan looked like they had shed more than a few tears 

Keeping the party going: The couple headed on to a secret location for a lavish reception 

Keeping the party going: The couple headed on to a secret location for a lavish reception 

Happy day: The wedding took place on Saturday 18 July at 11 o'clock 

Happy day: The wedding took place on Saturday 18 July at 11 o'clock 

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