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Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
All the Love Island contestants who are now married as Dani Dyer ties the knot in Bridgerton-style wedding
This weekend, Love Island's Dani Dyer got hitched to West Ham's Jarrod Bowen. The pair said "I do" in a Bridgerton style wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family, including Dani's dad, actor Danny Dyer. The Only Way is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou was in attendance on the day, sharing photos from the dance floor with Dani and another friend. Love Island's Georgia Steel also attended the big day and shared a photo of her and Dani hugging on her Story. The 28-year-old joins several other former Islanders who have got married since leaving the show. From Olivia and Alex Bowen, who were the first couple from the show to tie the knot, to Zara Holland who is now happily married to Elliot Love, here's all the Love Island stars who are now married. Dani Dyer got married to footballer Jarrod Bowen in an lavish ceremony on Saturday 31st May. The bride and groom were joined by their family and friends at the luxury five-star Langley Hotel in Buckinghamshire. Dani wore two dresses for the occasion - a £10,000 designer gown by Suzanne Neville for the ceremony and a short lace number for the reception. The fun was kicked off by Dani's father, Danny Dyer, who led a wedding breakfast chant of the rude West Ham anthem: "Bowen's on fire and he's sh***ing Dani Dyer," to the 1997 hit "Freed from Desire". Olivia (nee Buckland) and Alex Bowen were the first couple from the show to get married, after meeting on season two in 2016. Alex proposed in 2017, and they tied the knot the year later. They are now proud parents to a son named Albie, and have a second child on the way. Love Island season two winners got engaged two years after leaving the show and tied the knot in June 2019 at the Preston Court, near Canterbury. They're now parents to two children - Freddie-George, born in 2017, and Delilah, born in 2020. Season three's Olivia Attwood got married to her longterm boyfriend and footballer Bradley Dack in June 2024 at luxury five-star hotel, Bulgari in Knightsbridge. You may recognise Sam Bird as the guy Georgia Steel coupled up with after Josh Denzel came back from Casa Amor with Kaz Crossley. Things didn't work out with G after the show, but no skin off Sam's back as he's now happily married to Kailah Casilas. Following their 2020 engagement, the pair eloped in Gibraltar in March 2022. One of our fave love stories to come out of Love Island belongs to Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow. Cam had been struggling to find love in season three, until Jamie walked in at the last minute. They're now married with three children - Nell, Nora and Brodie. The pair got married at the courtyard in Gosfield Hall in Essex. Their guests then moved into the stunning dining room, which was decorated with cherry blossom trees and rose-filled flower arrangements. Season three early leavers, Dom Lever and Jess Shears, proved that they're more than just a showmance, officially tying the knot just over a year after appearing on the show. The pair got married in a romantic ceremony in Mykonos, Greece - eight months after a mock wedding on Good Morning Britain. Love Island starts on ITV2 on Monday 9th June at 9pm.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer fights tears as he enjoys emotional first dance with daughter Dani
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has tied the knot with her love Jarrod Bowen - and her famous dad Danny was there to give her away before the father-daughter duo enjoyed the first dance Dani Dyer shared a very special first dance with her famous dad before his speech as the father of the bride at the weekend. EastEnders star Danny walked his daughter Dani, 28, down the aisle so she could marry footballer Jarrod Bowen. White rose petals lined the aisle, with floral sculptures and candles creating a stunning backdrop which the bride and groom shared a kiss in front of. And after Dani, wearing a designer Suzanne Neville dress, and Jarrod said 'I do', cheeky Danny then couldn't resist bringing a bit of football into proceedings. With mic in hand on videos shared on social media, he can be heard urging the guests to sing "Bowen's On Fire - and he's married Dani Dyer ' to the tune of pop star Gala's hit Freed from Desire. Dani has now quickly changed her surname to Dyer-Bowen on Instagram, and is thrilled with how her big day went. On her Instagram, Dani said, "The most perfect, special day," alongside a video of herself getting married. A purpose-built glass marquee had been erected in the Buckinghamshire countryside for the event, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather. After the couple cut a giant white cake, a band could be seen in the background poised to begin, so everyone could get the party started with some dancing. Around 60 people are said to have attended the ceremony, which is in keeping with the down-to-earth couple who have a small circle of close friends as well as family to invite. The video of the day appeared to show Dani's having a first dance with both her dad Danny and Jarrod before other guests joined them on the dancefloor. In a behind-the-scenes wedding reel shared to Instagram, Danny looked as though he could cry as he embraced daughter Dani on the dance floor. In the background of the video, a rendition of Ray Charles' song Georgia On My Mind could be heard playing. After a late night partying with a live band, guests could help themselves to take away pizzas. The boxes were specially made for the day and said 'D&J that's amore' on them. In the lead up to the wedding, Danny said: 'I have met every single boyfriend that has walked through my door - and then she brings home the West Ham captain. I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer. 'He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you. He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before… "I think I'm in love with him, slightly. He's an incredible person. I just want someone to love my daughters the way I do. I want them to worship them and look after them. Let me tell you that. I love him.' Jarrod joined West Ham in 2020 and has regularly been the best player on the pitch, including when he scored the winning goal to give West Ham their first trophy in 43 years during the 2023 Europa Conference League final.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gorgeous moment Danny Dyer saw daughter Dani in wedding dress for first time
Danny Dyer's daughter, Dani Dyer, said she'd had the 'best day of her life' when she married footballer, Jarrod Bowen, on Saturday, at a lavish bash in Buckinghamshire Dani Dyer has shared the adorable moment her proud dad, Danny, saw her in her wedding dress for the first time when she got married to Jarrod Bowen on Saturday. The Love Island star, 28, said she'd had the 'best day of her life' at the lavish nuptials in Buckinghamshire at which EastEnders star Danny, 47, played a very important role. In a gorgeous montage of snaps of the big day shared on Instagram, Danny can be seen waiting in anticipation for his firstborn to reveal her stunning wedding dress as she prepared to become Mrs Bowen. As Dani turns round, sporting a beautiful off-the-shoulder white silk gown, with her hair tied into an elegant bun, Danny's eyes fill with tears as he gives his daughter a huge hug. Danny walked Dani, who has now changed her name to Dani Dyer-Bowen, down the aisle at the wedding at the five-star Langley Hotel while the Love Island star's two-year-old twin daughters, Summer and Star, were flower girls. The Football Factory star also gave a speech during the reception, which was reportedly 'toned down' before the big day by Dani's mum, Jo. After the newlyweds said 'I do', Danny couldn't resist injecting a bit of football banter into the proceedings. In videos shared on social media, he can be heard encouraging guests to sing 'Bowen's On Fire - and he's married Dani Dyer ' to the tune of pop star Gala's hit Freed from Desire, as guests could be seen waving white napkins in the air. Speaking about how important it was for Danny to give Dani a wedding she'd 'never forget', a source told the Mirror: "Family is everything to Dani and Danny is the same way. He pulled out all of the stops to make sure it's a wedding no one would forget for his little girl – the best day of her life. "He adores her and actually says he's got her to thank for some things because Dani winning Love Island boosted his career too. Dani feels she has found her soulmate in Jarrod and it's a relief after she's had so many ups and downs. "Everyone else loves him too. Jarrod and Danny get on so well, which was important to Dani, so it was always going to be a wonderful celebration for the family.' Hammers fan Danny is also a huge fan of his son-in-law, who plays for his beloved West Ham football team. Speaking about his daughter's relationships, Danny told the Mirror: "I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! "A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer. He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you." He added: 'He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before… I think I'm in love with him, slightly.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wild wedding party as Danny led expletive chant
Danny Dyer left guests at Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding in fits of laughter as he led them in a very rude West Ham chant which the footballer often faces Danny Dyer reworded a West Ham chant to make sure he scored a winner with his speech as the father of the bride at the weekend. EastEnders star Danny walked his daughter Dani, 28, down the aisle so she could marry footballer Jarrod Bowen. White rose petals lined the aisle, with floral sculptures and candles creating a stunning backdrop which the bride and groom shared a kiss in front of. And after Dani, wearing a designer Suzanne Neville dress, and Jarrod said 'I do', cheeky Danny then couldn't resist bringing a bit of football into proceedings. With mic in hand on videos shared on social media, he can be heard urging the guests to sing "Bowen's On Fire - and he's married Dani Dyer ' to the tune of pop star Gala's hit Freed from Desire. They responded and also waved white napkins in the air. The usual lyrics are less family friendly - but also refer to Jarrod and Dani being an item. Despite a possible hangover today, Dani quickly changed her surname to Dyer-Bowen on Instagram, and is thrilled with how her big day went. Other photos also showed her holding a bag from the celebrations saying 'Wifey For Lifey' making it clear she thinks the commitment and marriage is very much for keeps. The couple have twin daughters, Summer and Star, both one. Dani also has son Santi, four, from a previous relationship. On her Instagram, Dani said, "The most perfect, special day," alongside a video of herself getting married. A purpose-built glass marquee had been erected in the Buckinghamshire countryside for the event, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather. After the couple cut a giant white cake, a band could be seen in the background poised to begin, so everyone could get the party started with some dancing. Around 60 people are said to have attended the ceremony, which is in keeping with the down-to-earth couple who have a small circle of close friends as well as family to invite. Aside from dad Danny, other famous faces are thought to have included Jarrod's former West Ham teammate Declan Rice. Other celebrities lined up on social media to praise the newly married couple and send their congratulations. Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher, who recently had Dani on her show, said: "Whoooooooop!!! Huge congratulations!" Actor Vicky McClure said: "Huge congratulations!" Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson said: "Congrats mate." And former Love Island star Samira Mighty said: "Omgggggggg my beautiful babe." West Ham's Instagram also commented, saying: "Congratulations to you both." Dani later posted a video on social media of her whole day, which began with her drinking a glass of champagne for breakfast as she sang Hop Little Bunnies with her twins. After the ceremony she and Jarrod were showered in white confetti before both Jarrod and Dani's dad Danny gave speeches. Dani's bridesmaids wore pink whilst her team of stylists and make-up artists wore brightly coloured dresses on the day and also posed with her in her bridesmaids dress. The video of the day appeared to show Dani's having a first dance with both her dad Danny and Jarrod before other guests joined them on the dancefloor. After a late night partying with a live band, guests could help themselves to take away pizzas. The boxes were specially made for the day and said 'D&J that's amore' on them. As reported on Sunday, Dani Dyer has been in talks with the BBC and has now verbally agreed to take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year. It will be another thing to make 2025 a year to remember for her. In February, Dani spoke about how she first met her fiancé in 2021, because he was her neighbour and took in her parcels for her. "Jarrod was my neighbour", Dyer told the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast as she recalled the unusual story of how they met. I've never really spoken about this. I moved into the house I was in with Santi and he was only a few months old. "It was a really small, cute little neighbourhood. I loved that house. People were like 'oh, Jarrod Bowen lives next door' but I didn't follow football at the time, just wasn't interested in football. "Then he knocked on my door a couple of times because my parcels went there. I remember the first time I opened the door... you know what it's like, slicked-back hair... and I opened the door and I didn't know it was Jarrod Bowen and he was hot. "Blue eyes, blonde hair, a bit of me. I was like 'ohh, thanks!' Then there were a few times I'd see him. I used to know when he was leaving for football because I'd hear his car go and he'd reverse out and I was like, oh I can go put the bins out. "There was once I knew I looked OK because I had a shoot that day and I remember walking back round and then I put the key in the door and he came out and I thought 'I know I look good today'. So then he said 'have you got a meter reading key?' once, a meter reading key for your gas or something. "But I did not think nothing of it and said 'no, no I don't' and then he was like 'oh I'm moving house' and I was like 'oh good luck with everything'." Dyer said after he moved out, Bowen messaged her on her birthday to say 'happy birthday' and following that 'they never stopped speaking'. Dad-of-three and West Ham fan Danny is thrilled his daughter Dani has ended up marrying the West Ham star, who sources say is generally a private person and family man and not a flashy footballer by modern standards. In the lead up to the wedding, Danny said: 'I have met every single boyfriend that has walked through my door - and then she brings home the West Ham captain. 'I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer. 'He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you. He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before… "I think I'm in love with him, slightly.' Jarrod joined West Ham in 2020 and has regularly been the best player on the pitch, including when he scored the winning goal to give West Ham their first trophy in 43 years during the 2023 Europa Conference League final, Danny added: 'Okay. He plays for West Ham. He's one of West Ham's hot ones. He's the captain of West Ham. And he's unbelievable, this guy. I mean, he comes in my house. I take his shoes off for him. 'And I give him the remote control. And I say, 'Mate, this is your house now'. But he's an incredible person. I just want someone to love my daughters the way I do. I want them to worship them and look after them. Let me tell you that. I love him.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding guests belt out very rude football chant
Reality TV star Dani Dyer tied the know with West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen, with their family and friends unable to resist singing a well-known football chant as the newlyweds enter the reception Dani Dyer's wedding guests sang a hilariously X-rated football chant after she tied the knot with West Ham player Jarrod Bowen. The Love Island star and Jarrod, both 28, got married today in front of their family and friends. But as the couple entered the room for the first time as husband and wife, their guests couldn't help but belt out the widely-known West Ham chant at the reception. Waving white napkins in the air, the party sang: "Bowen's on fire, and he's sh***ing Dani Dyer." Sang to the tune of Freed from Desire by Gala, guests welcomed the newlyweds with the apt tune, which is usually reserved for footy ace Bowen's on-pitch performances. The couple's ceremony took place outdoors at the stunning Langley Hotel in Buckinghamshire. The five-star estate was built as a hunting lodge for the third Duke of Malborough in 1756, and boasts 150 acres of gardens and parklands. It also includes a serpentine lake, outdoor pool and subterranean spa, having been reopened as a luxury hotel in 2019. The £500 a night lodge is close to Pinewood Studios, making it an A-List favourite - Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Jeff Goldblum have all stayed there. On Saturday afternoon, it was the setting of Dani and Jarrod's big day, with a huge marquee erected in the grounds and two security guards located at the front of the gated complex. A local said: "The marquee is the biggest I've ever seen. I've never seen anything like it - and we've had Sheikhs get married here. They spent days building it. "It's all been very civilised so far, but we'll see if that continues as the night goes on. They've had Angelina Jolie stay and Tom Cruise landing in his helicopter. Jeff Goldblum also stayed here for months while filming a Jurassic Park film at nearby Pinewood Studios." During the swanky ceremony, Dani's brother Arty, 11, and her son Santiago, four, from her relationship with Sammy Kimmence, were page boys. Meanwhile, Dani and Jarrod's twin two-year-old daughters, Star and Summer, were the couple's flower girls. Dani shared two photos of her and her new husband on their wedding day. The reality star looked incredible in her show-stopping off-the-shoulder Suzanne Neville dress, her hair swept back into a chic bun. She carried a personalised satin bag by designer Aoife Mullane, which had her and Jarrod's initials. Jarrod looked dapper in his three-piece black suit as he kissed his wife. The night before her wedding, Dani admitted she was an "emotional wreck" as she prepared to walk down the aisle with her partner. In a make-up free clip on Instagram, she revealed: "I can't believe that I'm packing my bridesmaid's bags. "I am such an emotional wreck at the moment, I'm going to be a cry-y bride and I really don't want to be, but I feel like I'm going to be." She added: "But I've packed all their essentials, I've got slippers and flip flops for the evening, some cute little earrings, mirrors. I feel like I've been really good with the organisation side of things of what they would need, so we are on the ball with it."
