Inside Billie Faiers and husband Greg Shepherd’s whirlwind weekend trip to the Maldives


Billie Faiers, 30, was whisked off to the Maldives on Friday for a weekend trip to celebrate her one year wedding anniversary with husband Greg Shepherd, 33. 

Despite only being on the idyllic island for 48 hours the duo have filled their Instagram feeds with photos of their sun soaked trip.  

The Mummy Diaries star slipped her svelte frame into a busty black bikini and enjoyed a boat trip with her husband on Sunday.  

Dreamy: Billie Faiers, 30, was whisked off to the Maldives on Friday to celebrate her one year wedding anniversary with husband Greg Shepherd, 33

She paired the bikini with white crochet trousers and wore her blonde locks in a simple up do, whilst she  accessorised with large black sunglasses. 

The former TOWIE star made sure to take a mirror selfie of the ensemble before heading out for the day. 

Greg shared a cheeky video of the mum-of-two enjoying time in their crystal blue pool while ‘exercising.’ 

Pose: Despite only being on the idyllic island for 48 hours the duo have filled their Instagram feeds with photos of their sun soaked trip

Pose: Despite only being on the idyllic island for 48 hours the duo have filled their Instagram feeds with photos of their sun soaked trip

The reality star changed into a red bikini and white hat for her afternoon dip. 

On Saturday night the pair enjoyed a romantic meal on the beach and shared a photo of them sitting on an extravagant gold chair. 

Billie looked sensational in a coral and orange two piece that flashed her taut abs. 

Selfie time: The Mummy Diaries star slipped her svelte frame into a busty black bikini and enjoyed a boat trip with her husband on Sunday

Selfie time: The Mummy Diaries star slipped her svelte frame into a busty black bikini and enjoyed a boat trip with her husband on Sunday

Sun kissed: She paired the bikini with white crochet trousers and wore her blonde locks in a simple up do' and large black sunglasses

Sun kissed: She paired the bikini with white crochet trousers and wore her blonde locks in a simple up do’ and large black sunglasses

She captioned a photo of them sitting side by side: ‘Catch a star … if you can … wish for something special ( Incase you didn’t know already we are Elton fans) having a wonderful time with you my sweets’

Greg shared another snap from the evening that showed them cuddle up beside the hotel pool. 

He looked dapper in a pale blue linen shirt and shorts and captioned the pic: ‘Can’t believe it’s nearly 1 year we have been married, love you lots my Maldivian beauty queen…..’

Peachy: Greg shared a cheeky video of the mum-of-two enjoying time in their crystal blue pool while 'exercising'

Peachy: Greg shared a cheeky video of the mum-of-two enjoying time in their crystal blue pool while ‘exercising’

On Sunday evening Billie slipped into a red and white shirt dress from her own boutique.

She shared a picture to her Story of the outfit before filming her final sunset of the short mini-break. 

The couple were reminiscing over their wedding which took place this time last year in the Maldives.  

Despite it taking approximately 11 hours one way to travel there by plane, Greg surprised Billie with a weekend trip to celebrate their anniversary. 

Gorgeous: On Sunday evening Billie slipped into a red and white shirt dress from her own boutique

Gorgeous: On Sunday evening Billie slipped into a red and white shirt dress from her own boutique

Cheers! The couple were reminiscing over their wedding which took place this time last year in the Maldives

Cheers! The couple were reminiscing over their wedding which took place this time last year in the Maldives

Idyllic: Billie was whisked to the Maldives on Friday by her Greg, who surprised her with the weekend getaway to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary

Idyllic: Billie was whisked to the Maldives on Friday by her Greg, who surprised her with the weekend getaway to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary

The mum-of-two shared a snap to her Instagram on Saturday that showed her standing in front of crystal blue waters in a orange summery dress and holding a basket bag.

She captioned the sun-kissed shot: ‘Paradise for the weekend! I can’t believe we are actually here. Thank you @gregory-shep for surprising me to celebrate our first wedding anniversary … wow what a year it has been ! 

‘… It’s a long way to come for a few days .. but I’m not complaining and I couldn’t be happier [sic].’ 

Holiday: Billie and Greg tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony last year in the idyllic Maldives

The star also posted a selfie from the plane with the caption: ‘Best anniversary surprise everrr @gregory_shep how you pulled this one off I don’t know… a long weekend in paradise…’

In the sweet snap she planted a kiss in her husband’s face while enjoying a glass of champagne on board.   

Billie and Greg wed on the idyllic island of Kuramathi last March with the likes of her sister Sam Faiers and her children Nelly, four, and Arthur, two, in the wedding party. 

Beach babe: The mum-of-two shared a snap to her Instagram on Saturday that showed her standing in front of crystal blue waters in a orange summery dress and holding a basket bag.

Beach babe: The mum-of-two shared a snap to her Instagram on Saturday that showed her standing in front of crystal blue waters in a orange summery dress and holding a basket bag. 

Holiday: While they both shared snaps of themselves walking around the plush resort

Holiday: While they both shared snaps of themselves walking around the plush resort

Fun times: Billie was loving her short break to the paradise island

Fun times: Billie was loving her short break to the paradise island

Speaking to OK! magazine about the ceremony, she gushed it was like a ‘fairy tale’, with Greg pulling out all the stops by arriving on a speedboat.

Billie confessed: ‘Other than the days that Nelly and Arthur were born, it was the best day of my life. It was like a fairy tale – all the stress and tears were worth it.’

She added: ‘It’s so lovely for me to finally be a Shepherd and share a surname with my children. Marriage ties our little family together completely.’ 

Sweet escape: The couple are visiting the island for just one weekend, despite it taking approximately 11 hours one way to travel there by plane

Sweet escape: The couple are visiting the island for just one weekend, despite it taking approximately 11 hours one way to travel there by plane

She said: ' Paradise for the weekend! I can’t believe we are actually here, 'Thank you @gregory-shep for surprising me to celebrate our first wedding anniversary'

She said: ‘ Paradise for the weekend! I can’t believe we are actually here, ‘Thank you @gregory-shep for surprising me to celebrate our first wedding anniversary’ 

Greg admitted he was blown away by his new wife’s beauty at the nuptials.

He said to the magazine: ‘She looked incredible in her dress.’

Explaining her decision making process behind the gown, which featured a risque sheer panel to showcase her cleavage, Billie said: ‘As soon as I tried it on I had “the feeling”; when you know you know! 

Surprise! The star also posted a selfie from the plane with the caption: 'Best anniversary surprise everrr @gregory_shep how you pulled this one off I don't know...'

Surprise! The star also posted a selfie from the plane with the caption: ‘Best anniversary surprise everrr @gregory_shep how you pulled this one off I don’t know…’

Cute couple: Billie and Greg wed on the idyllic island of Kuramathi last year with the likes of her sister Sam Faiers and her children Nelly, four, and Arthur, two, in the wedding party

Cute couple: Billie and Greg wed on the idyllic island of Kuramathi last year with the likes of her sister Sam Faiers and her children Nelly, four, and Arthur, two, in the wedding party

She added: ‘Because we didn’t get married in a church I could get away with something more daring’.

Her best friend Ferne McCann was among the guests, and blew the newlyweds away with a ‘lovely surprise’ performance of Stand by Me at their reception, with Billie revealing ‘she’s got a brilliant voice’.

The Maldives holds a special place in Billie and Greg’s heart, as the pair also engaged there back in 2014, and have enjoyed numerous holidays on the island with their children. 

Having fun: She said of her wedding, 'Other than the days that Nelly and Arthur were born, it was the best day of my life. It was like a fairy tale - all the stress and tears were worth it'

 Having fun: She said of her wedding, ‘Other than the days that Nelly and Arthur were born, it was the best day of my life. It was like a fairy tale – all the stress and tears were worth it’

Talented: Billie's best friend Ferne McCann was among the guests, and blew the newlyweds away with a 'lovely surprise' performance of Stand by Me at their reception

Talented: Billie’s best friend Ferne McCann was among the guests, and blew the newlyweds away with a ‘lovely surprise’ performance of Stand by Me at their reception