Ben Foden has married his girlfriend after two weeks.
The rugby player has confirmed he has tied the knot with Jackie Belanoff Smith after a "tough and turbulent" year, which saw him split from ex Una Healy.
He wrote in a lengthy post: "This last year has been by far my toughest and most turbulent for a number of reasons that many of you I’m sure are aware of, in some way or another. The world has a funny way of working things out, many people think I’m a bad person – as I’m sure they’ll be many nasty comments left under this post by keyboard warriors a plenty. But I met a girl who seriously swept me off my feet and in a time of hardship showed me love, a deep devoted love. People will say we are mad or crazy or even fools, as @snackyjax and I had only been dating seriously for a little over 2 weeks before deciding to get married. But when someone like her comes in to your life, why would I wait?"
And Ben has received The Saturday singer Una’s blessing.
He added: "The people who needed to know, such as close family and friends were told before anyone else and they are happy for me including my beautiful X wife @unahealy who I love even more for her blessing. Life is short and you only get one and it’s worth living. Jackie is the greatest human being I’ve ever come across – she’s beautiful inside and out, intelligent, charming, funny, generous, kind, gentle, energetic the list goes on. She will be a great step mum to Aoife and Tadhg and offers me a future I can’t wait to explore with her."
Ben says his heart is "so full" and he "couldn’t be happier" after marrying.
He shared: "My heart is full and I honestly couldn’t be happier, so those that want to bring negativity or try and tear me down go ahead.
"My life is great and I hope you all will one day feel happiness like i feel while I write this caption. I love you @snackyjax I can’t wait to see where our lives lead together you brought excitement and joy to my life and I couldn’t be prouder having stand at my side as Mrs Foden. (BTW the witness is Jackie’s sister @leila.bela thanks you too hun for being a legend) #Love (sic)"
Ben Foden marries girlfriend after two weeks
