She shot to fame on season five of Love Island in 2019, but failed to find a lasting connection.Yet fast forward seven years and Francesca Allen has finally found her happily ever after.Last month, the reality star, 30, tied the knot with waste disposal mogul Ed Crossan, 36, in an intimate ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall.The couple are now planning to host a larger wedding celebration abroad, with Francesca previously revealing that Italy was high on her list.Despite details of the destination wedding being kept private, the pair are reported to be hosting their second ceremony today.So, as we wait to see if they say ‘I do’ for a second time at the altar, the Daily Mail takes a look at their ‘dream’ love story. Love Island’s Francesca Allen and Ed Crossan are set to celebrate their second wedding over the weekend after a civil ceremony last month The happy couple prove that friends can become lovers as the Daily Mail takes a look at their love story Ed, who previously dated TOWIE’s Amber Turner, is a family friend of the reality star. They knew each other for years through their families before things turned romantic.He was named vice chairman of his father’s company Powerday, in January 2019 and is featured on the company’s website.His working title is described on the website as: ‘Edward joined the family business in 2007, starting as a machine driver and has worked in various roles within the company to now being a director overseeing the development of the business’.Francesca and Ed officially confirmed their romance in November 2021 after sharing holiday pictures from Dubai.When one of her followers asked how long she and Ed had been dating, Francesca replied on social media: ‘This is a strange one. When someone’s your friend, you don’t necessarily date. There’s been times where I’m like, ‘Was that a date?”In the past I used to get really freaked out and be like ‘Oh my god, was that a date? Was this a date? I’m so scared, this is my friend.’She continued: ‘We would just FaceTime every day. We never got intimate, it was always just my friends with his friends and we would have the best times out together. That’s so weird… did I get friend zoned?”It’s very complicateddddd haha there just came one point where we both just said shall we try this out and now look at usssss haha!’Just seven weeks after going Instagram official, Francesca revealed they had gotten engaged.Francesca said yes to Ed’s proposal at Marylebone’s swanky members club Home House and shared images of the moment with her Instagram followers. She gushed that it was the ‘best Christmas present a girl could ask for’.The reality star then revealed that she had been dating Ed for 18 months before he popped the question but kept their relationship on the low. However, she wasn’t single for long as she started dating Ed in mid-2020, with the pair going Instagram offical the following year Just seven weeks after going Instagram official, Francesca revealed they had gotten engaged She gushed that it was the ‘best Christmas present a girl could ask for’She told OK!: ‘Obviously I kept Ed away from any social media and any platforms for a long time, because I just– I don’t know, he’s quite private anyway and he doesn’t have social media, and I also didn’t want to put him out there until I knew he was my 100%.’I’ve known [Ed] for so many years and it was so funny because the press was like ‘Oh Fran Allen engaged after three months’ or something, and I was like guys, little do you know, we’ve actually been together for a year and a half so…”My Instagram page is mainly for fashion and I love him so much and I didn’t want people to try and ruin it,’ Francesca went on.The following year, Francesca admitted that she hadn’t done a lot of planning for a wedding. She told OK!: ‘Once I have the place, then I can get rolling.’Italy’s just beautiful and I loved it when I’ve been there, and I’ve got a bit of Italian in my family.’In 2024, she was forced to defend Ed after he got a huge new tattoo of her name.The former Love Island star shared her ‘surprise’ at the business leader’s ‘gesture of love’ but many of their fans believed it to be an April Fools prank.Sharing a video to Instagram, Francesca gave an insight into the process as Ed had a cherub and her name inked on his thigh.She captioned the post: ‘What would you do!? Possibly one of the craziest surprises I’ve ever had in my life what a huge gesture of love mi amore still can’t believe this went down. 3 hours later.’But followers claimed the update was a prank, as they questioned: ‘April Fools?’ and ‘look at the date’.Another joked: ‘If I’d done that I would have had a lot of lines through names and legs about 30ft long.”Oh dear,’ Francesca responded.’Learnt my lesson when I got my now ex partners name on me and I think he probably feels the same!’ one fan added as the TV personality hit back: ‘Were engaged but ok’. Revealing why she took so long to go public with her relationship with Ed, she said: ‘He’s quite private anyway and he doesn’t have social media, and I also didn’t want to put him out there until I knew he was my 100%’ In 2024, Francesca was forced to defend Ed Crossan after he got a huge new tattoo of her nameTheir romance continued to blossom, and in August, Francesca and Ed tied the knot in a civil ceremony.The reality star looked incredible as she emerged from the venue alongside her suited husband after six years of dating and a five-year engagement.Francesca looked stunning in a floor-length gown with a pillar shape and a bow at the chest while pairing the look with a wide-brimmed hat.Ed looked stylish in a light blue suit with a calla lily button hole, as the couple departed the historic building before heading off in a £100k vintage Mercedes with their pet dog Stormi in tow – after she cradled the pooch in her pictures.They were joined by a slew of family and friends, including Francesca’s sister Claudia, whose partner Tony is Sam Faiers’ partner Paul Knightley’s brother.Francesca beamed to the camera as they stood for their stunning shots on the stairs before heading off in a vintage Mercedes with red leather interiors.Their car of choice was a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121), which is a classic two-seat convertible produced from 1955-1963, while Francesca and Ed’s was a 1959 edition. The cars cost up to £100k.Following their ceremony, Francesca took to Instagram to share a selfie showing her cuddling up to her new husband, who was enjoying a delicious-looking paloma cocktail, complete with a rim of salt and Tajin and a wedge of grapefruit.She added the caption: ‘Mr and Mrs Crossan.’Soon after the big day, Francesca posted a stunning montage video of the morning leading up to and the ceremony itself, to the tune of 1977s The Emotions hit Best Of My Love, alongside the caption: ‘Just married’.Prior to the wedding, Francesca stayed in the swanky Landmark Hotel where she frolicked in the morning, with a video showing her in silk bridal pyjamas looking from a balcony before leaving a lift and then running up the sweeping marble staircase.A caption across the top read ‘It’s Coronation Day’ while For the First Time in Forever from Disney’s 2013 film Frozen played over the top – in a nod to lead character Elsa’s coronation day in the fictional land of Arendelle. Their romance continued to blossom, and in August Francesca and Ed tied the knot in a civil ceremony She shot to fame on Season five of Love Island in 2019, but failed to find a lasting connection (pictured with Michael Griffiths)Francesca first came to fame on Love Island when she entered as a bombshell five weeks in and immediately turned some heads. Before her appearance on the show, she didn’t reveal much about her previous relationships.In her opening interview with ITV, she spoke about her past dating experiences before she entered the villa, including what she described as her worst date.She said: ‘I went out with a boy and we went to a fancy restaurant in the West End. ‘Our starters came out and he scoffed and laughed at me because I picked up the starter knife and fork, and he said he was surprised I knew which knife and fork to use!’I got up from the table, and left. I was so insulted. How could he think I didn’t know basic table manners? So arrogant. I don’t like when people think they are above everyone else.’She also spoke about how she hasn’t cheated on her ex-boyfriends but she is a natural flirt.Francesca said: ‘I am naturally quite a flirt so it’s hard, you’ve only known these people a few days so how can you be fully committed?’I would always be open and honest though, I don’t have shame in saying I think someone is more attractive.’I don’t think flirting is cheating. I like a flirt when I get out. And if I’m not kissing them, it’s OK.’In terms of what she was looking for in the Love Island villa, she said: ‘I just want someone who will really love and care for me, and look after me.’I want them to be fun and random like I am. I’m quite a tall girl, I’m 5’eight, and most people in Essex are 5’5, so I tend to like people my height or taller.’After entering the villa, she coupled with Curtis Pritchard after his relationship with Amy Hart ended, but they struggled to build a strong connection.She then ended up in a platonic couple with Michael Griffiths, with the pair dumped from the island just three days later.After leaving the villa, she spoke about ‘enjoying being myself’ after spending years in relationships with men ‘she didn’t even really like’.She said: ‘I was in relationships throughout my younger years. I hadn’t really been single until Love Island came about. I was always falling into relationships with people I didn’t even really like.’But now, I feel selfish and really enjoying being myself and happy in my own company. If someone comes along that ticks all the boxes, but maybe not now.’However, she wasn’t single for long as she started dating Ed in mid-2020.