Ben Barnes and Aubrey Cleland are officially married. The Chronicles of Narnia star and the actress and former American Idol contestant exchanged vows on Sunday at Chateau de Lis in Oregon, Cleland’s home state, in front of 150 guests. The celebration was described as dreamy, with speeches that were both soulful and funny, and the bride stunned in a corset-style dress while the groom went classic in a tailored dark suit.
What makes this wedding stand out is how well the couple kept it under wraps. Barnes and Cleland got engaged quietly in England on New Year’s Eve 2025 and have been together since summer 2024, keeping their relationship almost entirely out of the public eye. The two share a Siamese cat named Simba, and Cleland has already been part of Barnes’music world, appearing in his“Nevermind”video and joining him on stage during a Portland show.
For a star who has been famous since the Narnia films, pulling off a nearly year-long secret engagement and a surprise wedding is no small feat. The couple is based in Los Angeles, but they chose Oregon for the big day, bringing that European estate charm to the Pacific Northwest. So, are you Team Secret Engagement or Team Tell Everyone Immediately?
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