Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Homeland star David Harewood marries long-term girlfriend in beachfront Barbados ceremony

Homeland star David Harewood marries long-term girlfriend in beachfront Barbados ceremony

By Iona Kirby

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He has had to bid a fond farewell to Homeland after he was spectacularly killed off the hit show in the season two finale.

But David Harewood at least now has more time to focus on his family.

And on Tuesday the British born actor became a husband as he tied the knot with long-term partner Kirsty Handy in a Barbados wedding.

Wedding bells: David Harewood married long-term girlfriend Kirsty Handy in Barbados on Tueday

Wedding bells: David Harewood married long-term girlfriend Kirsty Handy in Barbados on Tueday

Sealed with a kiss: David planted a kiss on his bride-to-be's cheeks as they enjoyed a boat trip together

Sealed with a kiss: David planted a kiss on his bride-to-be's cheeks as they enjoyed a boat trip together

The happy couple married in an intimate afternoon ceremony which took place at Stanford House, Polo Ridge in St James, with their two children by their side.

Weddings may be a stressful time for the majority of couples, but David and his new wife looked happy and relaxed on the eve of their big day.

They spent their last day before becoming man and wife at the beach with their two girls, enjoying the sunshine and piling on the PDA.

Taking it easy: The couple were seen relaxing together on the beach the day before the ceremony

Taking it easy: The couple were seen relaxing together on the beach the day before the ceremony

Pecs appeal: David showed off his impressive physique after stripping to his black swimming trunks

So smitten: The couple's love for one another was clear for all to see as they soaked up the sun

So smitten: The couple's love for one another was clear for all to see as they soaked up the sun

Already in the honeymoon phase: The Homeland star cuddled his better half as their daughters Maize and Raven tucked into some snacks

Already in the honeymoon phase: The Homeland star cuddled his better half as their daughters Maize and Raven tucked into some snacks

No stress here: It was hard to believe the British born actor was getting married the following day

No stress here: It was hard to believe the British born actor was getting married the following day

The happy couple then took a trip on the ocean on a glass-bottomed boat, and even squeezed in a spot of snorkelling to get a closer look at the tropical sea life.

David, 47, showed off his impressive pecs as he stripped to a pair of black swimming trunks, while Kirsty wore a coral bikini.

It may have been the day before their wedding but the pair already appeared to be in the honeymoon phase as they shared some cuddles and laughs together while on deck.

Helping out: David even took it upon himself to blow up his own balloons for the big day

Holiday mode: David looked relaxed in a white kimono top, his black trunks and brown sandals

Holiday mode: David looked relaxed in a white kimono top, his black trunks and brown sandals

Happy family: The couple and their two children ventured out onto the turquoise waters in a glass-bottomed boat

Happy family: The couple and their two children ventured out onto the turquoise waters in a glass-bottomed boat

Cheers: The 47-year-old sipped on a drink as he toasted to a happy life with his future wife

Cheers: The 47-year-old sipped on a drink as he toasted to a happy life with his future wife

Underwater adventure: The pair even did a spot of snorkeling during their jam-packed day

Keeping it in the family: The small group on the boat reflected the intimate nature of the ceremony the following afternoon

Keeping it in the family: The small group on the boat reflected the intimate nature of the ceremony the following afternoon

His role as David Estes, Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, in Homeland has cemented his star status but it's clear his newfound fame hasn't gone to David's head.

In fact the actor couldn't have been less of a diva as he was seen blowing up his own balloons ahead of the ceremony.

David and Kirsty, whose children Maize and Raven are aged seven and four, have been engaged for several years.

Keeping cool: David sweetly picked up some cold drinks for his nearest and dearest to enure they stayed hydrated

Keeping cool: David sweetly picked up some cold drinks for his nearest and dearest to enure they stayed hydrated

The need for speed: David also looked keen to take a ride across the ocean on a jet ski

The need for speed: David also looked keen to take a ride across the ocean on a jet ski

Long time coming: The couple, whose children are seven and four, have been engaged for several years

Long time coming: The couple, whose children are seven and four, have been engaged for several years

Idyllic setting: The nuptials took place at Stanford House, Polo Ridge, in St James

Idyllic setting: The nuptials took place at Stanford House, Polo Ridge, in St James

Famous face: David, seen here with co-star Damian Lewis, is best known for playing David Estes, Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, in Homeland

Famous face: David, seen here with co-star Damian Lewis, is best known for playing David Estes, Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, in Homeland

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