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Ben Barnes Marries Aubrey Cleland

Their Instagram announcement confirms a private courtship, naming an Oregon wedding venue first reported by Page Six.

Overview

  • On Oct. 14, Barnes posted wedding photos on Instagram saying "We got married" and calling himself a "proud husband."
  • Multiple outlets report the ceremony occurred at Chateau de Lis in Oregon with about 150 guests, citing Page Six for the guest count and venue details.
  • Reports say the pair began dating in mid-2024 and quietly became engaged on New Year’s Eve 2025 in England, a timeline repeated across entertainment coverage.
  • Published images and accounts describe a formal celebration with Barnes in a black tuxedo and Cleland in a corset-style white gown, and guests giving "soulful and funny" speeches.
  • Barnes is best known for film roles including The Chronicles of Narnia and Cleland is an American Idol alum from Oregon, and the public confirmation will likely shift media focus from speculation to their future appearances and projects.