Emily Atack reveals she's banned children from attending her three-day Spanish wedding to Alistair Garner despite being a mother herself

Emily Atack has revealed she's banned children from attending her wedding to fiancé Alistair Garner, despite being a mother herself.

The actress, 36, is due to exchange vows with scientist Alistair, 40, in September, but she's laid down strict rules for the three-day celebrations in Andalusia, Spain.

Emily previously shared that her nuptials will be inspired by her role in the hit 80s series Rivals, declring she wants a 'huge dress and a big f**k off party' to celebrate her big day.

The mother of one, who shares her son Barney, 23 months, with Alistair, previously confirmed the month of their wedding day as September this year.

Emily got engaged to the scientist in July 2025, after they welcomed their son the previous year.

But the Inbetweeners star has admitted that she's told her guests that no children will be allowed, adding she's been surprised by how accepting they've been of the idea.

She said: 'We're being kind to our friends and making sure that people don't have to worry too much about paying for lots of things, but we have said no kids at the wedding, no children.

Speaking on The Romesh Ranganathan Show podcast, Emily added: 'I'm surprised by how many people are happy about that. I thought I'd get a lot of people kicking off, but they're like no, 'f*** those kids'.'

Sources previously said the Inbetweeners star was considering getting married in Spain, after enjoying family holidays there since she was a child.

Speaking about her wedding, she said: 'I think I've nailed it. We're getting married in September. I've very much enjoyed the planning process.'

She went on to tell Luxury London Magazine: 'Choosing napkins and stuff. I'm like, ''My God, my life is here!''

Emily's mum previously let slip that the star would tie the knot this year, after joking that Kim Kardashian's Met Gala look would be her dream 'mother-of-the-bride' outfit.

Last year it was reported that Emily and Alistair had been considering wedding venues in Spain.

An insider told The Sun On Sunday: 'Emily has been going to Spain with her family on holiday ever since she was a child and loves the idea of getting married there.

'She and Alistair adore the stunning countryside there, and guaranteed sun is a bonus.'

She previously said: 'I loved my family holidays there when I was growing up. 

'We had a property there and my dad sold it a couple of years ago, but it’s our favourite place and we still go every year, and stay in a hotel.'

Emily returned to screens as saucy seductress Sarah Stratton, as Disney+ series Rivals' second series was released on May 15.

Elsewhere, Emily revealed that her 'family' and baby son Barney were on hand while she filmed her new quiz show series alongside Danny Dyer, having faced a secret sepsis battle after giving birth.

Speaking about her time on set with Danny, Emily told The One Show hosts JB Gill and Angelica Bell: '[Danny] makes everyone laugh, he's brilliant. 

'We really do have a laugh, and we did Rivals together but we don't have many scenes together so it was really nice to get to know each other one on one. 

'I was there with my family, I got to bring my family, and I was there with my baby and it was, well, we loved it.' 

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