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By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The usual doom and gloom of Emmerdale<\/a> village was temporarily left behind in favour of celebrating the heartwarming nuptials of Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) \u2013\u00a0and the soap delivered a refreshingly joyous hour that proved the perfect respite from all the non-stop drama.<\/p>\n

Just this year, we\u2019ve seen the last stand of murderous Meena Jutla<\/a> (Paige Sandhu), a terminal cancer diagnosis for Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) and a harrowing drug overdose for Leyla Cavanagh<\/a> (Roxy Shahidi).<\/p>\n

Then there was poor Moira (Natalie J Robb), whose grief for late daughter Holly Barton<\/a> (Sophie Powles) resurfaced thanks to Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough).<\/p>\n

Add to that the extra Dingle turmoil of Noah\u2019s (Jack Downham) stalking campaign<\/a>, and Priya Kotecha\u2019s (Fiona Wade) struggle to come to terms with the burns she sustained in a fire caused by Meena, and it\u2019s safe to say the villagers haven\u2019t had anything to smile about lately!<\/p>\n

Long-suffering mainstay Marlon\u2019s trauma has been another central storyline, as the character had a sudden stroke back in March<\/a>, just as he and Rhona became engaged. In the minutes between that beautiful scene and his shocking collapse, Marlon feared his future had been ripped away from him.<\/p>\n

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Marlon walks down the aisle in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

He and his family endured a tough few months as he began the journey towards recovery, and now all Marlon and Rhona wanted was to tie the knot in peace.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, that\u2019s exactly what happened<\/a> \u2013 but naturally, the day wasn\u2019t completely free of stress. This is a soap, after all! On the eve of the big day, Marlon\u2019s attempt to get back on his feet led to another collapse and a stint in hospital, where the doctors warned him about his high blood pressure. Best man Paddy (Dominic Brunt) was on hand to help, although he could barely keep himself calm, let alone the frantic Marlon!<\/p>\n

But, eventually, they made it to the church where Marlon was able to walk down the aisle to surprise his thrilled bride. Emotions were running high as Rhona took in the sight before her, and the couple exchanged vows, causing even the steely-eyed Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to wipe away tears!<\/p>\n

As Marlon and Rhona were declared husband and wife, that burst of applause and the smiling faces of Emmerdale\u2019s latest newlyweds rang out into the village \u2013\u00a0which was, for once, quiet and calm. Stars Charnock and Henry shone with poignant performances as the celebrations continued, and the jubilation spread far beyond the wedding party.<\/p>

Chief organiser Priya honoured a touching pact she had made with the groom, discarding her jacket to bare her scars for the first time as she partied in a backless dress at the reception. Meanwhile, Cain surprised us for a second time when he agreed to share a dance with ill mum Faith \u2013\u00a0and her eyes sparkled with delight as she savoured the moment.<\/p>\n

And, after Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) punched two-timing Kit (Thoren Ferguson)<\/a>, he and ex Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) sat down for a chat, at which point she remembered Gabby\u2019s (Rosie Bentham) promise that her late dad Ashley (John Middleton) would send Laurel someone who would fight for her. Circumstances seem to be bringing this former couple back together.<\/p>\n

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Rhona was overwhelmed with emotion.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

They certainly aren\u2019t the only ones enjoying a second \u2013 or third \u2013 chance, as Rhona reminded guests that she and Marlon had already embarked on two past romances together before reuniting. \u201cI\u2019ve found where my home is,\u201d she tearfully informed everyone.<\/p>\n

Will their happiness last? Well, Emmerdale has revealed some new gossip<\/a> about its upcoming 50th anniversary, teasing that a storm will change the village forever<\/a>! We can\u2019t help but note that the last time such weather rocked the Dales, Marlon\u2019s first wife Tricia (Sheree Murphy) lost her life in the wreckage.<\/p>\n

Whatever happens next, though, it was about time we saw Marlon and Rhona smiling. These are two characters who have had everything and more thrown at them over the past few years, and their union was a welcome slice of joy in the lead up to what is sure to be an explosive autumn.<\/p>\n

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