Ray Winstone walks daughter Jaime down the aisle (2024)

He's famed for his screen image as a Cockney bruiser, but Ray Winstone revealed a rarely seen softer side as he walked daughter Jaime down the aisle on Sunday.

The actor was close to tears while leading the 38-year old bride to her wedding service, watched by 250 close friends and family members in Sicily.

In video footage shared on Instagram, Winstone, 66, is seen walking arm-in-arm with his eldest child through a gauntlet of applauding guests shortly before she exchanged vows with long-term partner James Suckling.

Wearing a lace bridal gown with a tight fitting bodice and veil, actress Jamie looks radiant as she walks alongside her father while holding a floral bouquet.

Meanwhile Winstone, whose acting career has been forged on playing psychopaths, gangsters and thugs, looked appropriately dapper in a lilac suit and loose fitting camp collar shirt.

Celebrity guests included fellow actressSheridan Smith,presenters Nick Grimshawand Miquita Oliver and actor Jason Connery.

The ceremony was heldat La Tonnara di Scopello, previously a tuna fishery from the 13th century, The Sun reports.

It's understood that Jaime had around12 bridesmaids in matching dresses and they danced toTogether As One.

The publication adds that the couple were blessed by a shamanic sound healer before their nuptials took place.

There was alsoyellow, green, pink and purple flares set off, whileDJ ‘Itchy Rich’ Normile is said to have been on the decks.

It has also been reported that the guests enjoyed organic Sicilian food, while seated onlong banqueting tables adorned with flowers and stone place names.

Jaime and James enjoyed a first dance together, with many guests allegedly dancing into the night, with some even staying overnight at the venue.

Miquita Oliver gave followers a glimpse at the big day on her Instagram by sharing photos of Jaime and James dressed in their wedding clothes.

The presenter also posted snaps of her and fellow radio star pal Nick enjoying Italy in the lead up to the ceremony.

Nick was seen looking dapper in a white blazer over a black polo shirt, while Miquita dazzled in a pink floral dress with an asymmetrical neckline.

Meanwhile, Sheridan - who is close friends with Jaime - shared snaps from a mystery sun-soaked getaway with her 'new boyfriend' Dave 'Rocky' Ryan.

The pair were seen dressed up for a special occasion with Sheridan oozing glamour in a black feathered minidress with a sheer lace bodice and shoulder pads.

While Dave cut a dapper figure in a white button-up shirt teamed with a pair of cream jeans, a black belt and a pair of casual white trainers.

Jaime celebrated her hen do earlier this month with a special 'Zen Hen', sharing several snaps from the celebration on Instagram.

Rita Ora hinted at the date of the wedding, writing on the post: 'Can’t wait for October!!'

Jaime and James got engaged in June2022, after he got down on one knee during Glastonbury festival.

She took to her Instagram to announce the happy news, sharing selfies with herfiancé and showing off her uniquepurple and blue diamond ring.

She gushed she was still 'on cloud nine' after the 'special' proposal as she thanked her husband-to-be as well as her friends and family.

The couple have been datingsince March 2015 and welcomed a son together inFebruary 2016 named Raymond, seven.