Pregnant Beth Tweddle displays her baby bump in red bird-print dress as she and husband Andy Allen enjoy a day at Aintree Races By Sean O'grady and Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 12:55 BST, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 15:07 BST, 4 April 2019 3 Viewcomments She announced she was expecting her first child with husband Andy Allen in December. And Beth Tweddle looked radiant as she attended the first day of the 2019 Grand National Meeting at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool with her other half. The retired gymnast, 34, cut a stylish figure in a bright red midi dress with a bird detail throughout, with her baby bump visible. At the races: Beth Tweddle looked radiant as she attended the first day of the 2019 Grand National Meeting at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool with her husband Andy Allen She paired it with a white blazer and an off-white, beaded clutch bag while Andy sported a blue suit. Also out enjoying the races was field hockey player Sam Quek and classical singer Laura Wright. Beth and Andy, who are expecting their baby in May, tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Cheshire in June. Describing the day as 'magical', Beth told Hello! magazine her wedding had been particularly special, as it marked the end of a traumatic time in her life. Fashion: The gymnast, 34, cut a stylish figure in a bright red midi dress with a bird detail throughout, with her baby bump visible Speaking to the magazine after the ceremony, the athlete revealed she has only just started to recover from the horrific injury she attained during her time on The Jump in 2016. Beth went crashing into barrier after one of her jumps, leaving her with two broken vertebrae in her neck - and unable to walk, dress or shower for many months. Revealing she is still not back to full health after two years of treatment, she said: 'There are still moments where I’ll do something and it hits home that it happened. I’m not 100 per cent better yet, physically or mentally.' Her new husband, however, has been instrumental in helping nurse her back to health. Style: She paired it with a white blazer and an off-white, beaded clutch bag while Andy sported a blue suit Couple: Beth and Andy tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Cheshire in June Romance: The pair became engaged in Brazil during the 2016 Rio Olympics, after two years of dating She said: 'He is the one waking me up and seeing me sobbing my heart out. My parents and friends have been there for me but Andy is the one who sees me at night when I am really struggling.' She also said marriage marked a new, much more positive chapter of her life - helping her look forward to the future, despite her injury. 'It’s like we’re opening up a new book. We’re excited about the future and have loads to look forward to,' she said. 'We’re ambitious, love to travel and we’re still bedding into our new house… and we’d love a family so who knows. Watch this space!' The pair became engaged in Brazil during the 2016 Rio Olympics, after two years of dating. Radiant: Sam Quek looked stunning in a navy short-sleeved dress and a floral necklace Ensemble: Laura Wright cut a stylish figure in a houndstooth blazer with a purple floral detail and a large hat Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility