Perrie Edwards wore three custom dresses, cried all day over wedding drama, and partied until dawn with her Little Mix bandmates at her star-studded Portuguese nuptials. The singer tied the knot with professional footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a ceremony held in the Algarve, Portugal, near the couple's villa. The wedding, which took place over a weekend, saw the 32-year-old Little Mix star change into multiple outfits, while her bandmates Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock were among the guests. Jade even flew 335 miles to perform at a festival later that evening. The couple, who started dating in 2017, share two children together: Alanis Valentine and Axel. According to sources, they had waited to wed until after the birth of their daughter and had been planning the big day for a couple of years.
Edwards described her three wedding dresses in an interview with Vogue shortly after the event. For the ceremony, she wore a Dana Harel lace gown, which she said 'couldn't have been more perfect'. She then changed into a crystal embellished Galia Lahav dress for her first dance. A third dress was also worn later in the evening, though the designer was not specified in the sources. The singer also revealed she 'cried all day' over wedding drama, though the specific reasons were not detailed.
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The wedding was a reunion of sorts for the Little Mix bandmates, though not all attended. Jade Thirlwall proved the ultimate multi-tasker: she stayed to watch the 'I Dos' at the Igreja Matriz de Estoi church, but left early into the evening celebrations to perform 335 miles away at the Primavera Sound festival in Porto. She later re-shared wedding images to her Instagram Stories with a love heart emoji. Leigh-Anne Pinnock remained at the ceremony, and Edwards told Vogue they hit the dancefloor together: 'We were absolutely going off to En Vogue… we still remembered all of our harmonies and the choreography!' The bandmates also helped celebrate Edwards's hen do on the Thursday before the wedding.
Notably absent was former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson. In a recent interview, Edwards confirmed she wouldn't be rekindling that friendship, accusing Nelson of not taking 'accountability' and being 'difficult' to work with by not accepting the love, help and support around her. Edwards said: 'You can only pick someone up so many f***ing times before you start losing track of your own sanity.'
Why it matters for UK readers: Celebrity weddings are a cultural touchstone, and the details of Perrie Edwards's big day offer a glimpse into how stars manage family, friendships, and demanding careers. The event also highlights the trend of destination weddings in Portugal, a popular choice for British couples. Additionally, the dynamics between former Little Mix members continue to draw public interest, reflecting broader themes of friendship and fallout in the spotlight.
Q: Did all Little Mix members attend Perrie Edwards's wedding? No. Only Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock attended. Jesy Nelson did not attend due to a well-documented rift between her and Edwards.
Q: Why did Perrie Edwards wear three dresses at her wedding? Like many modern brides, she changed outfits for different parts of the celebration. The first was a Dana Harel lace gown for the ceremony, the second a crystal Galia Lahav dress for the first dance, and a third dress for later festivities.
Q: Where did Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain get married? They married in the Algarve, Portugal, at the Igreja Matriz de Estoi church, close to where they own a villa. The venue was transformed with fresh flowers and white linen.
What happens next: Now married, Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will continue their lives as a family. No further wedding-related events are announced, but the couple's children played special roles in the ceremony, with their son Axel having a role in the proceedings. The singer's focus is likely on her family and music career.