Chelsea's German star Ballack marries the waitress who became his WAG (after ten years and three children)
After ending his Euro 2008 campaign on the losing end to victorious Spain, Chelsea football star Michael Ballack finally has something to smile about as he married long-term girlfriend Simone Lambe.
The 31-year-old captain of the German national football team and Lambe, 30, were officially married yesterday in the Knight’s hall of the Bavarian Palace Kempfenhausen.
And today they exchanged their vows in a civil ceremony on the shores of Lake Starnberg, Bavaria.
Just married: Chelsea star Michael Ballack tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Simone Lambe
Bride Simone looked stunning in a white feathered gown, studded with crystals. Her groom looked suitably attired in a grey silk three-piece suit and a cornflower blue tie.
The wedding celebrations are set to continue at Lake Starnberg with a huge party for 400 guests, among them German football legend Franz Beckenbauer.
Simone and Ballack have been together for ten years. She was working as a waitress when she met Ballack in East Germany.
They have three children, Louis, 6, Emilio, 5 and Jordi, 3.
Newly weds: Although they have just tied the knot the couple have been together for 10 years and have three children
Dramatic: Simone wore a stunning white gown studded with crystals, and covered in white feathers
Wedding party: The Chelsea midfielder and his bride plan to celebrate their union with a party for 400 guests at the Bavarian Yacht Club on Lake Starnberg
