Perrie Edwards tied the knot with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at an intimate and glitzy church ceremony in Portugal on Saturday.
The Little Mix star and her former England international footballer husband, both 32, exchanged vows at the picturesque Igreja Matriz de Estoi church in the village of Estoi in Faro, near where Perrie owns a holiday villa.
The low-key service began shortly after 3pm, with around 70 close friends and family members in attendance.
Celtic midfielder Alex dressed in a sharp black tuxedo and entered the church alongside friends and his ex-footballer father Mark Chamberlain and brother Christian, who donned matching black suits.
Perrie arrived at the 16th-century white marble church, set on the foothills of the stunning Monte Figo mountain range in the Algarve, 30 minutes later.
She was driven to the idyllic Catholic church in a vintage white Mercedes convertible and stepped out into the afternoon sun while some family members arrived in a silver Rolls-Royce.
Perrie Edwards tied the knot with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at an intimate and glitzy church ceremony in Portugal on Saturday
The Little Mix star and the Celtic midfielder, both 32, exchanged vows at the stunning Igreja Matriz de Estoi church in Faro shortly after 3pm on Saturday
Perrie looked gorgeous as she arrived at the 16th century church, in the village of Estoi set behind a stunning mountainous background, in a white open-top Mercedes
The pop star, dressed in a glamorous all white lace dress and wearing golden earrings, walked arm in arm up the stairs with father Alexander and into the venue, which was decorated with white chrysanthemum flowers.
Her mother Debbie and six bridesmaids, including sister Caitlin, dressed in matching sky blue silk dresses, followed behind. They were given white umbrellas to keep out the 26C heat.
Guests, including Alex’s former team-mates Danny Welbeck, Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson and Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed, were treated to a five-piece orchestra inside the church while the service only lasted for 30 minutes.
The newlyweds, who have been engaged since 2022 and share two children, marked their marriage in style with a plume of multicoloured smoke blasted into the cloudless sky at the end of the ceremony.
The smiling couple were the last out of the church and clutched hands as they made their way out of the venue while they were surrounded by loved ones throwing white petals and cheering.
They walked down the steps to the village square, where guests enjoyed bottles of Super Bock beer and Coke Zero as What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong played in the background.
There was little fanfare, with the couple keen to keep it a low-key affair. Perrie previously admitted that deciding how many people to invite ‘kept her awake at night’.
A wedding organiser berated elderly locals in the small village with a population of just 4,000 for taking pictures of the celebrations.
But a small group of residents gathered outside the church, with one wearing a Celtic top, to the amusement of Alex’s friends.
The low-key service began shortly after 3pm with around 70 close friends and family members in attendance
Perrie and Alex’s marriage comes just four months after the couple welcomed their second child together, daughter Alanis
The beaming pair were celebrated by their nearest and dearest after being declared husband and wife
Prior to the ceremony, Perrie was spotted walking up the stairs with her father Alexander, ahead of him walking her down the aisle in front of their close friends and family
She was driven to the idyllic Catholic church in a vintage white Mercedes convertible and stepped out into the afternoon sun while some family members arrived in a silver Rolls-Royce
Perrie’s bridesmaids, who were dressed in stylish blue dresses, followed the bride down the aisle, before posing alongside the happy couple outside the church
Meanwhile Alex cut a dapper figure for the destination wedding in a smart black tuxedo, a bow tie and a pair of sunglasses
The couple have been engaged since 2022 and started dating five years earlier. They share two children, Axel, four, and Alanis
Friends and family are staying at the Conrad Algarve, a stunning five-star hotel with a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant in the region’s Golden Triangle
Perrie and Alex spent their last night of freedom together with their children while guests enjoyed pizza, pasta and £13 cocktails at Tony’s pizzeria in the heart of the resort
Alex’s former team-mates, including ex-Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson and Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed, were also in attendance as the drinks flowed
A day earlier the couple splurged on sushi as they celebrated a close friend’s 30th birthday and watched the opening game of the World Cup at a high-end Asian fusion restaurant
Perrie is said to have been planning the wedding for ‘some time’ and ‘could not wait for it to come’
The delighted couple were seen emerging from the church to a rapturous reception after they finally tied the knot
Perrie had previously confirmed that she and Alex were planning to marry this year after a four-year engagement
An insider said: ‘It’s been ten years since she started dating Alex and since then they have had their gorgeous son and daughter, and they couldn’t be happier’
They described the celebration as ‘very intimate’ and ‘everything that Perrie and Alex have ever wanted’
The couple have been engaged for four years after Alex proposed during a romantic walk on the beach
Perrie previously admitted that deciding how many people to invite to her wedding ‘keeps her awake at night’
Previously discussing her wedding plans in another interview, she said: ‘I tried on the dress the other day and I’m so happy with it’
Others were indifferent as they sipped lager and soft drinks in the village square, unaware of the famous couple.
One local told the Daily Mail: ‘A lady came up to us and said we can’t take any pictures. Apparently he’s a footballer. She’s very famous too but we don’t know who they are.’
The festivities outside the church went on for another hour before guests were shuttled in Mercedes buses to Parrilla Natural, a South American style restaurant and wedding venue in Vale de Lobo, where the party continued.
Bottles of red cost up to £120 at the venue, with 500g steaks priced at £75.
Perrie’s former Little Mix bandmate Jade Thirlwall skipped celebrations as she performed at Primavera Sound festival in Porto, 335 miles away.
The newlywed couple spent the week leading up to their big day in Quinta do Lago, a luxurious tourist resort in the Algarve.
Friends and family stayed at the Conrad Algarve, a stunning five-star hotel with a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant in the region’s Golden Triangle, where rooms cost up to £2,800 a night.
Perrie and Alex spent their last night of freedom together with their children while guests enjoyed pizza, pasta and £13 cocktails at Tony’s pizzeria in the heart of the resort on Portugal’s southern tip.
Most left before 10pm while Alex’s brother was one of the last to depart ahead of the big day.
Diners at the restaurant, largely filled with affluent British tourists, were mostly unaware of the famous couple’s entourage.
A day earlier, the couple splurged on sushi as they celebrated a close friend’s 30th birthday and watched the opening game of the World Cup at Bamboo, a high-end Asian fusion restaurant.
Staff said the party was in high spirits and Alex was seen smiling ear to ear and clutching at chopsticks while friends sipped on cocktails.
The couple are regulars at the restaurant, which is equipped with a DJ and starters are priced at £26, with 25 pieces of sushi rising to £110.
On Friday, friends relaxed at Maria’s restaurant, a family-run restaurant and rooftop bar popular with locals.
Perrie is said to have been planning for the wedding for ‘some time’ and ‘could not wait for it to come’.
The couple have dated for ten years and been engaged for four after Alex proposed during a romantic walk on the beach.
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