ABCD Star Lauren Gottlieb Marries Tobias Jones In Italy, Calls It ‘Dream Come True'

Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, known for her role in ABCD (Any Body Can Dance), tied the knot with longtime partner Tobias Jones in a dreamy wedding in Italy on June 11.
Congratulations are in order as actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb has tied the knot with her fiancé Tobias Jones. After getting engaged in August 2023 at Aruba Ocean Villas, Lauren exchanged vows with Tobias Jones, a London-based video creator and director, on June 11. The intimate, dreamy wedding took place in Tuscany, Italy, and was attended by close family and friends. Lauren, best known for her role in Remo D'Souza's film ABCD (2013), confirmed the news of her wedding in a statement to Hindustan Times. She described the day as a dream come true, mentioning she felt unexpectedly calm before the ceremony.
While speaking with Hindustan Times, Lauren said, 'It was truly a dream come true — from the quietest moments to the biggest surprises." She then opened up on her wedding ceremony which took place on June 11, and said, 'I woke up the morning of the wedding before anyone else. As I got ready, I was oddly calm. And then… it was time. When I saw Tobias standing at the altar in his custom Prada tux, I kept telling myself, remember, every second of it. Don't forget a single thing."
The intimate wedding had many surprises, including a performance by Tobias' cousin as Lauren walked down the aisle, a champagne tower for guests, and fireworks set to Coldplay's 'A Sky Full of Stars." A highlight for Lauren was the father-daughter dance, accompanied by an emotional speech from her father. They shared a moment of laughter, tears, and heartfelt words, making it a perfect day for her.
'We just held each other, laughed, cried, danced, and exchanged words we'll never forget. He told me I was the best daughter he could've ever dreamed of. And I told him that I owe him everything — every dream I've ever made came true was because of him. It was the most perfect moment I could've ever asked for," said Lauren.
While Lauren is yet to post pictures from the wedding ceremony, she shared a series of photos from her bachelorette party in Rome, with her friends. Two days ago, she also shared pictures from her birthday celebration in Rome with her fiance Tobias Jones, as well as their closest friends and family members.
'The most unforgettable Birthday in Rome with all my closest family and friends Dreams really coming true!!!" she wrote.
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