Preparations for marriage are underway for Bella Thorne and her fiancé Mark Emms. Their romance began in August 2022 at a birthday party for Cara Delevingne, leading to their engagement just nine months later.
Since then, they have focused on planning their wedding together. In a December 2023 interview with PEOPLE, Thorne shared that their relationship has deepened since their engagement, expressing how they continue to grow closer each day.
Love blossoms as Bella Thorne reflects on her journey with Mark Emms (@bellathorne/Instagram)
“It’s really like, ‘Oh wow, we’re really, you’re my partner.’ Let’s do this together,” she reflected. She emphasized that the reality of their partnership becomes more evident with each passing day, reinforcing their bond.
Thorne noted that while they have moved beyond the initial honeymoon phase, their journey of discovery continues. Both partners are learning more about each other as they sail across their relationship.
Who s Bella Thorne’s Fiancé?
Mark Emms has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He owns Emms Productions and collaborates with Eastern Road Films as a producer, as highlighted on his LinkedIn profile. Before this, he founded Fire Global Media Productions in 2008, which he exited in 2019.
Emms boasts an impressive resume, having collaborated with a range of artists, including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Dua Lipa.
In 2022, he took on the role of executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Bad Vegan, which chronicles the story of Sarma Melngailis, a vegan restaurant owner who fell victim to a con orchestrated by her husband.
“I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It was the most bizarre and surreal story I’d ever heard and I had to try and make sense of it,” he explained to Yahoo regarding his motivation to fund the series.
“How and why did this nightmare happen to someone like Sarma? It was also a story that I found deeply shocking and cruel and it felt important that it be told to a wider audience.”
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Beyond his production work, Emms co-owns The Mulberry Bar, a chic venue in New York City that debuted in February 2023 despite Fashion Week festivities.
The grand opening attracted a host of celebrities, including Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The bar continues to be a popular spot for celebrities seeking a vibrant night out.
The Moment They Met
Thorne and Emms first crossed paths in Ibiza during a beach gathering for Cara Delevingne’s birthday in August 2022. Their instant chemistry was evident, as Thorne later described it as love at first sight as the sun rose.
A month after their initial encounter, their relationship was confirmed when they were spotted sharing a kiss on a yacht in Mykonos. Sources indicated that their romance was still fresh and filled with excitement. “It’s new, and they’re having fun,” a source told PEOPLE, noting they had been dating for about a month.
The couple’s bond deepens as wedding preparations take center stage (@bellathorne/Instagram)
Thorne made their relationship Instagram official on Valentine’s Day 2023, sharing a playful photo of them enjoying a candy necklace reminiscent of the famous Lady and the Tramp spaghetti scene. “Find someone u want to share ur candy with 😍,” she captioned the post, adding a cheeky note about her British fiancé.
Their Engagement Announcement
In May 2023, Thorne revealed that Emms proposed the day before Mother’s Day at her home. He presented her with a stunning emerald-cut diamond ring exceeding 10 carats, and the couple celebrated their engagement with family members afterward.
Thorne shared her excitement for the wedding, envisioning a picturesque countryside venue in the U.K., Emms’ homeland. She also expressed her intention to wear multiple dresses, considering designers ranging from Dior to vintage Schiaparelli. “Every bride does not need one gown, but four!” she declared.
Wedding Planning in Progress
Thorne expressed to PEOPLE in December 2023 that she wanted to prioritize personal growth alongside their wedding preparations, emphasizing the importance of addressing potential issues with the guidance of a therapist.
“We’re still really learning each other’s traits, and trying to get them right before we get married,” she noted. “I think me and Mark are really in our language of now, talking it out now, so we can just do it or get through it or decide how we want to feel about it.”
She further mentioned that while their wedding planning was progressing well, they had not yet engaged a planner, primarily due to their busy work schedules. “All our planning goes into work,” she explained. “We have not done the wedding planner yet.
We haven’t gotten to that stage yet.” Thorne acknowledged the need to get started soon, as their wedding date is set for 2024. “We’re just so busy, and every time we’re like, ‘OK, babe, let’s do it,’ we always end up doing it with work,” she said.
Romantic Getaways
Thorne and Emms have enjoyed several romantic getaways together. Following their initial meeting in Ibiza, they vacationed in Mykonos in 2022 and then returned to Europe in July 2023, this time traveling to Italy.
During this trip, Thorne celebrated the premiere of her film Paint Her Red at the 69th Taormina Film Festival with Emms by her side.
Just two months later, the couple returned to Italy for another adventure, taking a gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice after attending the amfAR Gala Venezia.
