Astrid is now really mrs. Coppens: Hollywoodkoppel officially married in Merksem

Showbiz to Marry on 1 april: it sounds like the beginning of a good - or bad - mop, but Hollywoodvrouw Astrid Nuyens (36), and director Bram Coppens (39) thought it serious. Far away from all the glamour gave the couple yesterday, under a radiant spring sunshine, their " yes " in the districtshuis of Merksem.

Although the set came in a black car with personalised number plate, excelled in the further course of their marriage especially in modesty. So wore the 6 months pregnant Astrid any bulky wedding dress in the style of 'Say Yes to the Dress', but a knee-length, elegant black dress with matching boots. Bram chose for a blue costume. The couple also had no extensive trouwstoet, as you perhaps would expect. In addition to the couple were the only Marc and Carine, the parents of Astrid, who are still present signed as witnesses. For districtsburgemeester Luc Bungeneers (N-VA) turned out already quite an honor that he is Astrid really was allowed to connect. "I know that you are living in America, but I'm very glad that Bram and you still have chosen to be in Merksem to marry", she said.

a reference to the unofficial marriage of Astrid and Bram - on december 6, 2016 on the exotic turks and Caicos islands - could yesterday, not missing. "You are already married," said the districtsburgemeester. For those who have forgotten: that day announced Astrid on Instagram that she 'yes' had said to the man of her life. "Mr. and mrs. Coppens", she wrote was also in the picture.

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Only after lawsuit against John

That wedding in the Antilles was at the time, however, as a complete surprise, because Astrid told shortly that they were only with Bram wanted to be married as the miljoenenrechtszaak with her ex John Bryan was handled. At the end of 2017 got Astrid to hear that they actually had won, so nothing is a real marriage with Bram still stood in the way. All, everyone thought that Astrid at that moment for almost a year, really was married.

But that was not the case, such as the short ceremony yesterday made clear. After the districtsburgemeester the lovebirds a number of articles on the rights and obligations of married couples had read, asked the man finally to Astrid and Bram if they actually are wanted. Which both is a resounding 'yes' answered and approving applause followed from Astrids parents. "It was really intended to this day among us. But see: mission failed ", laughed the bridegroom. After the official part, there was a small reception, after which the four of the districtshuis left.