Some couples want their wedding to feel like a fairytale.
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain wanted theirs to feel like a celebration.
After nearly a decade together, the Little Mix star and footballer officially said "I do" in Portugal, surrounded by 140 of their closest family members and friends. The wedding came at a particularly busy chapter in the couple's lives. Just months earlier, they welcomed their daughter Alanis, joining big brother Axel, and Perrie continues to balance motherhood with her flourishing solo music career.
But if there was one thing that defined the wedding weekend, it was music.
From the ceremony to the final moments on the dance floor, every part of the celebration reflected the soundtrack of Perrie and Alex's relationship, creating a wedding that felt joyful, personal, and unmistakably them.
The couple chose the picturesque village of Estoi in Portugal as the setting for their wedding, exchanging vows inside a beautiful Catholic church surrounded by loved ones.
Speaking to British Vogue, Perrie described the venue as both grand and intimate, a balance many couples spend years searching for.
One of the most memorable moments came when she walked down the aisle.
According to Perrie, Alex is not usually someone who shows emotion openly. But the moment he turned around and saw her approaching, both bride and groom were overcome with emotion.
She told British Vogue that they "both cried our eyes out," describing it as a moment she knows she will never forget.
For a couple who have spent years navigating public life together, it was a refreshingly genuine glimpse into the emotion behind the celebration.
Perrie understood the assignment when it came to wedding fashion.
For the ceremony, she chose a timeless Dana Harel lace gown, complete with a sweeping train, delicate veil, and a detachable lace bolero with sleeves. The look perfectly captured the classic bridal aesthetic she had always imagined for herself.
For the reception, she changed into a sparkling Galia Lahav gown featuring crystal embellishments and paired it with Jimmy Choo heels.
But it was her final outfit that may have been the most fun.
Ready to fully embrace the dance floor, Perrie changed into a custom Annie's Ibiza mini dress paired with Christian Louboutin heels and a dramatic matching headpiece.
Every wedding has at least one unexpected moment.
For Perrie, it involved a missing diamond necklace.
The sentimental piece, a gift from Alex after the birth of their son Axel, disappeared shortly before the wedding festivities. Perrie admitted to British Vogue that she spent the day in tears, convinced it had been lost forever.
Then, on the morning of the wedding, her hairstylist Aaron Carlo made a surprising discovery.
While sorting through her hair extensions, he found the missing necklace tangled among them.
Perrie recalled bursting into tears from relief and happiness. More importantly, she said it immediately shifted her mindset and convinced her that the day was destined to be special.
For many couples, music is simply part of the entertainment. For Perrie and Alex, it became the heart of the celebration.
Guests were treated to a church sextet during the ceremony, followed by a traditional Portuguese guitarist during the post-ceremony festivities. Champagne flowed, ice cream was served, and the atmosphere felt distinctly Mediterranean.
The reception then raised the volume considerably.
A 16-piece band complete with a brass section kept guests on their feet throughout the evening. Perrie explained to British Vogue that creating memorable experiences for guests was one of their biggest priorities.
And naturally, a Little Mix moment had to happen.
The band's hit song "Wings" made an appearance during the celebrations, while Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall joined Perrie on the dance floor. Perrie revealed they still remembered the harmonies and choreography years after performing together.
Some things never leave muscle memory.
Perrie and Alex first began dating in 2016 and announced their engagement in 2022.
Over the years, fans have watched them build a life together, welcoming two children while navigating successful careers in music and sport.
Their wedding was not just a celebration of a relationship. It was a celebration of everything they had already built.
And judging by Perrie's description of the day as one of the happiest moments of her life, it was worth the wait.
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