Manchester United stars attend Chris Smalling's wedding in Italy as defender marries Sam Cooke at Lake Como in idyllic ceremony

  • Chris Smalling married his long-term partner Sam Cooke in Italy on Wednesday 
  • Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw and Phil Jones attended the ceremony at Lake Como
  • Former Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck was another wedding guest 

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was joined by Phil Jones, Luke Shaw and Danny Welbeck as they attended the wedding of Chris Smalling and Sam Cooke in Northern Italy this week.

The defender was married at an idyllic ceremony at sun-soaked Lake Como after getting engaged to the model in Bali last year.

Rooney, former United forward Welbeck, now with Arsenal, Shaw and Jones looked sharp in their suits and shades for the summer wedding having enjoyed drinks at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. 


Wayne Rooney (right), Luke Shaw (second right), Phil Jones (centre) and Danny Welbeck (left) attended the wedding of Chris Smalling this week in northern Italy

Wayne Rooney (right), Luke Shaw (second right), Phil Jones (centre) and Danny Welbeck (left) attended the wedding of Chris Smalling this week in northern Italy

Manchester United captain Rooney shares a joke with Shaw as the pair looked sharp in shades

Manchester United captain Rooney shares a joke with Shaw as the pair looked sharp in shades

Red Devils defender Smalling married Sam Cooke
The pair married in an idylic ceremony at Lake Como

Red Devils defender Smalling married Sam Cooke in an idylic ceremony at Lake Como

Smalling looked relaxed as he and guests were transported to the venue via boat

Smalling looked relaxed as he and guests were transported to the venue via boat

Model Cooke wore an elegant white dress as she married after the pair were engaged in Bali last summer
the pair were engaged in Bali last summer

Model Cooke wore an elegant white dress on her wedding day - the pair became engaged in Bali last summer

Rooney chats and shares a joke with former United team-mate Welbeck, now at Arsenal

Rooney chats and shares a joke with former United team-mate Welbeck, now at Arsenal

Smalling, meanwhile, wore a white suit and black dickie bow and looked relaxed and in high spirits as he prepared to wed his long-term partner.

Rooney's wife Coleen was also in attendance along with Hall, as well as model Rhian Sugden, and looked in deep conversation as they made their way to the venue. 

After spending time in the sun at the hotel which overlooks Lake Como, guests were then transported to the Villa Balbianello venue via boat. 

United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who spent time on loan at Aston Villa last season, was also spotted at the ceremony as was Neil Etheridge, who played with Smalling at Fulham.

The defender is the second player to marry in the last seven days after team-mate Jones married Kaya Hall in Cheshire on Friday. 

Smalling, 27, proposed to Cooke in Bali last year and enjoyed a stag party in Vegas as she and pals enjoyed a break in Barbados.

Rooney's wife Coleen (left) was also in attendance at the wedding - guests enjoyed time at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo before going to the venue 

Rooney's wife Coleen (left) was also in attendance at the wedding - guests enjoyed time at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo before going to the venue 

Cooke's pal Rhian Sugden (left) was also at the wedding
Guests enjoyed the stunning weather and views in the idylic surroundings

Cooke's pal Rhian Sugden (left) was also at the wedding as guests enjoyed the stunning weather and views in the idylic surroundings

Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone helps a fellow guest board one of the boats

Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone helps a fellow guest board one of the boats

Smalling chats to a guest after becoming the second United star to marry in the last week

Smalling chats to a guest after becoming the second United star to marry in the last week

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