Christina Perri welcomes daughter Carmella with husband

Christina Perri and husband Paul Coastabile welcomed their daughter Carmella Stanley on Wednesday.

The newlyweds shared their exciting news on Paul’s Instagram account, with a photo of the happy family at the hospital.

The A Thousand Years singer’s husband wrote: ‘The greatest gift we’ve ever known!!! Welcome to the world Carmella Stanley Costabile born today. Mom and our little principessa are doing great. Dad can’t stop crying!’

It’s a girl: Christina Perri and husband Paul Coastabile welcomed their daughter Carmella Stanley on Wednesday

Christina and Paul announced their pregnancy news in August 2017, two months after getting engaged.

Paul had previously revealed that the couple wanted to keep the sex of their baby a surprise.

The new father said: ‘We are [keeping the sex a secret], but it’s also a secret from us.’

He continued: ‘Very much the people I am and Christina is that we’re old souls and old school. In a world of so much technology, we kind of decided to just wait and see what happens because we’d rather be surprised the day of. It’s been an exciting waiting time.’

Bun in the oven: Paul and Christina wanted to keep the sex of their baby a surprise

Bun in the oven: Paul and Christina wanted to keep the sex of their baby a surprise

Christina and Paul share their Italian heritage – which is what led them to choose the moniker ‘Carmella’ for their little girl.  

‘We both speak Italian, we both love being Italian. Both our families are from Italy so it’s definitely a big part of us and our family regardless.

‘No matter what the name, we’ll be saying bambino and bravo no matter what,’ he ended.

The Jar of Hearts singer and Paul tied the knot last December in New York City, and have constantly been sharing their love on their social media accounts.

Doting parents: Christina and Paul share their Italian heritage - which is where their daughter's name originated from

Doting parents: Christina and Paul share their Italian heritage – which is where their daughter’s name originated from

On December 12, Christina wrote: ‘On this day four years ago, we met. today, WE GOT MARRIED!!!’

Also sharing his excitement, Paul posted a sweet photo of the couple alongside the caption: ‘4 years ago today I met my dream girl in this room. 4 years later today I married my dream girl and best friend.’

He continued to gush: ‘Pretty sure I’m the proudest I’ve EVER been to be able to call the most bellissima person + woman I’ve ever known now my wife!!! Whoa. I thank God for the gift of her, our relationship, our bambino on the way, our family’s love and support and this unforgettable year.

‘And for friends and fam wondering… invites to an official shindig coming soon…now I’m going to go scream this news on rooftops across this town because I AM that guy.’ 

Happy in love! On December 12, Christina wrote: 'On this day four years ago, we met. today, WE GOT MARRIED!!!'

Happy in love! On December 12, Christina wrote: ‘On this day four years ago, we met. today, WE GOT MARRIED!!!’



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