EastEnders star marries actress and ‘best-friend’
EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas and musical actress Karina Hind have tied the knot as the groom shared a gushing message online about his beautiful bride.
The former EastEnders actor who featured on the BBC One drama from 2011-2012 as Anthony Moon took to social media to share a sweet message to his soon-to-be wife.
The actor who also went on to play Alex Ramsdan in Hollyoaks wrote: ‘Tomorrow I get to marry my friend! My past, my present, my future, I will be so proud to say “I do” You have taught me what love truly is. I love you! Can’t wait to celebrate with all those we love, bring on the party!’
The pair said ‘I do’ yesterday and shared an abundance of snaps from attendees via Instagram.
Karina, who is currently performing in Matilda The Musical, wore a stunning fitted-of-the-shoulder gown with a sweetheart neckline, lace sleeves, a thigh-high slit and dramatic train to the ceremony.
The pair had an outfit change for their reception, where friends and family captured content from their first dance, where Matt can be seen matching his bride’s vibe in an all-white suit and showing off their dance moves.
Matt, who competed on Dancing On Ice back in 2013, seemed to have no problem keeping up with his performer wife on the dance floor.
A magical first dance (Picture: Instagram/Matt Lapinskas)
Karina said ‘yes!’ to Matt’s proposal back in January 2024 while holidaying in Dubai with a letter which read: ‘Since the day we met, you have brought love and laughter into my life, you are everything I could have dreamed of, life with you is pure and joyful, the memories we have created and will keep on creating will always be fun and full of happiness, I love the feeling and the butterflies I get when I see you smiling!
‘They say love conquers all, and with you, I feel like I have conquered the world!
‘You make me the happiest I have ever been, and there is no one in this world I would want to share the rest of my life with than you!
‘I tell you to chase your dreams and seize the moment, so that’s exactly what I’m doing…’
Fans and friends took to social media to congratulate the happy couple, including TV presenter Gavin Ramjaun, who shared ‘Big love to you both, my dear bro. Wishing you both an incredible day.’
