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Soap star Christel Khalil and her businessman Sam Restagno got married in Italy – and now insiders are sharing photos and videos from the stunning wedding.

The picturesque resort of Masseria Grieco in Puglia was the venue for the ceremony. Christel, who is known to soap fans for her Emmy-winning role as Lily Winters in The young and the restlessShe seemed absolutely in love with her new husband Sam.

The happy couple, who have been together for eight years, met at the Coachella festival in 2016. They announced their engagement in April 2023 and welcomed a baby boy named Remy in December. As daytime fans will remember, Christel took a break Y&R While pregnant, she returned to the show from maternity leave on the March 13 episode.

Christel also has a 14-year-old son, Michael, from her previous marriage to the musician Stephen Hensley, from whom she divorced in 2011.

Christel has always been very private and did not reveal any details about her wedding on social media before the event. But thanks to makeup artist Elio Vittore and others, we can see the stunning bride in her wedding dress and other pictures from the event. In an Instagram post, Elio said she was “honored for the makeup done by actress Christel Khalil for her magical wedding in Puglia. Thank you.”

In videos you can see Christel looking gorgeous as she prepares for the ceremony, puts on her veil and blows a kiss in front of the camera. There are many more pictures of the happy couple and the joyful wedding where the Zagor Street Band entertained the guests.

Another wonderful picture comes from wedding photographer Daniele Vertelli. A vintage black and white shot of the groom lovingly dipping his new wife into the water.

She wrote: “Capturing the love in the heart of Puglia ✨ Honored to document this beautiful day for an incredible couple. The magic of the Italian countryside and the elegance of a timeless love combine to create a truly unforgettable celebration. Christel+Sam”

Hairstylist Annapaola Fiore also shared a glimpse of the finished product, the blushing bride’s updo, and preparations for the milestone.

Fans have expressed their love and excitement for the pictures from Christel’s big day. This user took to X (formerly Twitter) to write: “#YR I’ve never been so happy for someone I’ve never met. She really had her dream wedding in Italy @ChristelAdnana.”

Another wrote: “congratulations@ChristelAdnana! Such a beautiful bride! #YR Young and restless Christel Khalil (Lily) is getting married!”