DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, 62, kisses new wife Katie Dadzie, 34, onboard £2k a day yacht on romantic Ibiza honeymoon
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles kissed his new wife Katie Dadzie onboard a £2k-a-day luxury yacht as the newlyweds soaked up the sun on their Ibiza honeymoon.
Presenter Nick, 62, and his lingerie brand boss bride, 34, looked utterly smitten as they shared loved-up snaps from their lavish getaway.
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It comes just weeks after they tied the knot in a six-figure ceremony at Braxted Park in Essex.
In photos shared to Instagram today, the pair enjoyed a blissful day at sea.
Katie flaunted her figure in a skimpy orange and white floral bikini with a halter neckline and tie-side bottoms, while Nick kept cool in a white linen shirt and beige shorts as he took the helm.
The couple were seen beaming as they cruised the Mediterranean, with Katie later slipping on a white crochet miniskirt and stretching out on an orange towel to sunbathe.
They later jumped aboard a tender to head into shore, where they enjoyed a boozy beach lunch.
Nick, shielding himself from the heat with a woven western-style hat, was seen sipping wine in the shade.
The Strictly star wrote in his caption: 'Wonderful time at sea cruising for a while on honeymoon.
"And yes we paid but think it was so well organised I should mention the crew Carlos & Patricia and the boat hire folks @charteralia.
"Lunch on Formantera was special but cruising the islands, swimming and sunbathing on a Cat under sail is something special."
The honeymoon follows their extravagant wedding earlier this month.
Rumoured to be costing six-figures, the couple's beautiful venue is the the same place Rylan Clark married ex-husband Dan Neal in 2015.
In photos from their big day, Nick wore a dapper pale pink tuxedo with black lapels, matching black trousers and a black bow tie.
In one sweet picture, Nick could be seen adjusting his friend's bow tie to ensure everything is perfect.
Standing proudly next to Katie, the dapper groom chatted to guests while the photographer tried to shepherd everyone together.
Meanwhile, Kate looked relaxed as she smoothed back her hair while holding on to a glass of fizz.
Wearing a beautiful white gown with a large blue floral design decorating it, the sweetheart neckline accentuates her figure perfectly.
Accessorising the outfit with some bling, she added a diamond necklace and an extra ring and bracelet to her right hand.
The Sun previously revealed that Nick and Katie have splashed the cash for their big day, with insiders telling us it's set them back six-figures and guests are in for an unforgettable day.
A source said: 'Nick and Katie's big day is taking place at Braxted Park, a stunning location in Essex.
'He's invited all of his famous pals, including his Strictly co-stars so it's going to be a proper showbiz bash.
'Katie's dress is beautiful and is going to blow people away. Nick and Katie's guests will be treated to delicious food and amazing entertainment - really no expense has been spared.'
Katie and Nick got engaged in 2023 after getting together in 2021.
They met when Katie's daughters befriended Nick's youngest lad Eddie at a play centre.
Katie was accused of being a 'gold digger' by internet trolls when the pair went public with their relationship.
But Nick insisted lingerie firm boss Katie was 'wealthier and more successful' than him.
Nick has been married twice before. He and first wife Gillian, who share children Tuesday and Charlie, divorced in 2000.
He then married Eddie's mum Jessica Moor in 2012, but they split in 2016.
Nick is also dad to son TJ from his relationship with dancer Paula Beckett.
Nick was determined to get back to 100% fitness in time for his wedding to Katie.
The DIY SOS star revealed earlier this year that he was learning to walk again after suffering an injury on Strictly Come Dancing.
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