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Scottish Sun
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Lottie Tomlinson says never-ending confidence battle after losing mum led her to excessive fillers until face ‘blew up'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOTTIE Tomlinson has candidly opened up on her 'never-ending' confidence battle after losing her mother. After having her first child, the 26-year-old influencer noticed her cosmetic procedures had 'got out of control' and has since had her lip and cheek filler dissolved. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 Lottie Tomlinson has spoken out on her "never-ending" confidence battle after her mother's death Credit: Youtube/Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby 12 The mother-of-two, who has since dissolved her lip and cheek filler, claimed that her face "blew up" during pregnancy with her first child Credit: Instagram 12 Prior to having her kids, Lottie was "constantly chasing" confidence Credit: Instagram 12 She told Giovanna Fletcher about her attempts to find confidence in fillers Credit: Youtube/Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby Now, the mum-of-two has explained that she first turned to cosmetic treatments after "losing her confidence' after her mum Johannah Deakin's death in 2016. The sister of One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson believes her mum, who died at the age of 43, 'sugarcoated' her diagnosis and never realised 'how bad' she was until near the end. Revealing all to Giovanna Fletcher on a recent episode of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, Lottie acknowledged that becoming a mother herself has since changed the way she views herself and has given her confidence back. Reflecting on the past, when she would restrict herself in a bid to be slimmer, Lottie said: 'I felt like it was making me happy. "Losing the weight and feeling slimmer definitely made me feel better in myself. 'But in terms of the fillers and the beauty treatments, it was just a never-ending thing of trying to catch up with yourself. 'And, like, when you lose someone as close as your mum, it affects your confidence a lot. 'That's something I never expected, because if you think about it, your mum is the one person that cheers you on, that loves you unconditionally, that's there to give you that reassurance and support. 'So when you lose that, you kind of lose that confidence in yourself. 'So I think I was constantly chasing, trying to find that confidence, thinking I would find it in these fillers and how I looked.' Johannah had seven children - Louis, now 31, Lottie, 26, Félicité, who died at the age of 18, twins Phoebe and Daisy, 21, and twins Ernest and Doris, 11. How Lottie Tomlinson went from nepo-sibling to 'stealth entrepreneur' and why her siblings stay so private Johannah's death prompted Lottie to move home to Doncaster to look after her younger siblings with her grandparents. Not only was Lottie battling the loss of her mother at the time, but just three years after Johannah's death, Lottie's sister Félicité Tomlinson lost her life following an accidental overdose, after she took a fatal concoction of anti-anxiety medication, cocaine and painkillers. Before the double tragedy, Lottie was working as a make-up artist alongside her friend Lou Teasdale, and by 2015 she was on tour with her brother Louis' band One Direction. 12 Lottie claimed losing her mother affected her confidence "a lot" Credit: Instagram 12 Lottie met makeup artist Lou Teasdale when she was working with One Direction and they went on to develop Tanologist together Credit: Instagram 12 By 2015 she was on tour with her brother Louis' band One Direction Credit: Getty - Contributor Seven years after her mother's death, Lottie gave birth to her first child, a boy named Lucky, two. Then, in January 2025, Lottie, who has been described as a "stealth entrepreneur", welcomed her second child, a now four-month-old daughter named Flossie. Lottie shares both children with fiancé Lewis Burton, 33, whom she officially began dating back in August 2020 after meeting at a house party in May that year. Discussing her pregnancy with Lucky, Lottie shared: "I was gaining a lot of weight... When I did have him, I was left four stone up. I was constantly chasing, trying to find that confidence, thinking I would find it in these fillers and how I looked Lottie Tomlinson "My face was all swollen more because I had all the filler. That's why I wanted to remove it once I did have him. "Towards the end of the pregnancy, with the weight gain and the swelling, my face and my lips, everything had just blown up. "I was like, 'I can't look like this'. And obviously, when you have a baby, your priorities change." 12 Lottie claimed that her face had "blown up" towards the end of her first pregnancy Credit: Instagram 12 She officially began dating Lewis Burton back in August 2020 Credit: lottietomlinson/instagram Lottie also continued: 'But I think what's genuinely given me my confidence is having my kids, because you just realise that it's not important.' Despite this, she claimed: 'I still like to look nice, I still like to get my hair done, but it's not as important to me as it once was. "I'm so comfortable now to just be in no make-up, have my hair up." Lottie's mother Johannah died from leukaemia after she was diagnosed in 2016 when Lottie was just 18 years old. Lottie Tomlinson career timeline 2015: Lottie worked as a stylist and make-up artist for her older brother Louis and his band One Direction during their On The Road Again Tour. 2016: Lottie became an ambassador for Nails Inc. and debuted a collaborative collection with the beauty brand. She also became the face of fashion brand Lipsy London. Lottie also worked as a make-up artist at London Fashion Week. 2017: She released her first book Rainbow Roots: #MAKEUPBYME, which featured 40 beauty tutorials. 2018: Along with Lou Teasdale, Lottie founded and launched the fake tan company Tanologist. 2019: Tanologist was launched in the US, appearing in stores such as Ulta and Target. 2020: Lottie became a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder's bereavement support services. She also began working with fashion brands Pretty Little Thing and Asos. 2022: Lottie featured in marketing campaigns for Boux Avenue. 2024: Lottie launched her exercise and well-being app Verdure, which includes fitness and diet plans for users to follow at their own pace. She also released her second book Lucky Girl: Family, Falling and Finding My Way. Lottie claimed her mum hid how ill she was to 'protect' her children and when she did die, it was a complete 'shock' to the family. She added: 'Looking back, she probably sugarcoated the situation because she wanted to protect us, which I understand. 'But then, when it came down to it, the last few weeks, that's kind of the only time we kind of started to realise that she wasn't going to be okay. Towards the end of the pregnancy, with the weight gain and the swelling, my face and my lips, everything had just blown up Lottie Tomlinson 'And so to lose her... it felt sudden. We had so much hope that she was going to be okay. And I think you've got to hold on to hope when someone's ill. 'And she was so strong, she didn't want anyone to know she was ill. She said she was going to fight it, and it was going to be okay. 'And so we'd take her word for that. And she'd always been right about things. 12 Lottie's mum Johannah Deakin passed away from cancer in 2016 Credit: Instagram 12 The family also lost sister Fizzy, aged 19, just years after their mother's death Credit: Instagram 12 Now, Lottie is comfortable to be in no make-up with her hair up Credit: Instagram 'So yeah, to lose her that suddenly was such a shock. And it's like the centre of everything is gone. 'It's like everything else falls apart and I feel like we've spent the last few years since it all happened, just trying to rebuild that. 'And it's not been easy, but we've just stuck together as a family, and we've tried to look after each other. 'I think we're getting there. We're rebuilding everything. And it's just sad that she's not here with us.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Lottie Tomlinson says never-ending confidence battle after losing mum led her to excessive fillers until face ‘blew up'
LOTTIE Tomlinson has candidly opened up on her 'never-ending' confidence battle after losing her mother. After having her first child, the 26-year-old influencer noticed her cosmetic procedures had 'got out of control' and has since had her 12 Lottie Tomlinson has spoken out on her "never-ending" confidence battle after her mother's death Credit: Youtube/Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby 12 The mother-of-two, who has since dissolved her lip and cheek filler, claimed that her face "blew up" during pregnancy with her first child Credit: Instagram 12 Prior to having her kids, Lottie was "constantly chasing" confidence Credit: Instagram 12 She told Giovanna Fletcher about her attempts to find confidence in fillers Credit: Youtube/Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby Now, the mum-of-two has explained that she first turned to cosmetic treatments after "losing her confidence' after her mum The sister of One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson believes her mum, Revealing all to Giovanna Fletcher on a recent episode of the Reflecting on the past, when she would restrict herself in a bid to be slimmer, Lottie said: 'I felt like it was making me happy. Read more celebrity stories "Losing the weight and feeling slimmer definitely made me feel better in myself. 'But in terms of the fillers and the beauty treatments, it was just a never-ending thing of trying to catch up with yourself. 'And, like, when you lose someone as close as your mum, it affects your confidence a lot. 'That's something I never expected, because if you think about it, your mum is the one person that cheers you on, that loves you unconditionally, that's there to give you that reassurance and support. Most read in Celebrity 'So when you lose that, you kind of lose that confidence in yourself. 'So I think I was constantly chasing, trying to find that confidence, thinking I would find it in these fillers and how I looked.' Johannah had seven children - Louis, now 31, Lottie, 26, Félicité, who died at the age of 18, twins Phoebe and Daisy, 21, and twins Ernest and Doris, 11. How Lottie Tomlinson went from nepo-sibling to 'stealth entrepreneur' and why her siblings stay so private Johannah's death prompted Lottie to move home to Doncaster to look after her younger siblings with her grandparents. Not only was Lottie battling the loss of her mother at the time, but just three years after Johannah's death, Lottie's sister Before the double tragedy, Lottie was working as a make-up artist alongside her friend 12 Lottie claimed losing her mother affected her confidence "a lot" Credit: Instagram 12 Lottie met makeup artist Lou Teasdale when she was working with One Direction and they went on to develop Tanologist together Credit: Instagram 12 By 2015 she was on tour with her brother Louis' band One Direction Credit: Getty - Contributor Seven years after her mother's death, Lottie gave birth to her first child, a boy named Then, in January 2025, Lottie, Lottie shares both children with fiancé Discussing her pregnancy with Lucky, Lottie shared: "I was gaining a lot of weight... When I did have him, I was left four stone up. I was constantly chasing, trying to find that confidence, thinking I would find it in these fillers and how I looked Lottie Tomlinson "My face was all swollen more because I had all the filler. That's why I wanted to remove it once I did have him. "Towards the end of the pregnancy, with the weight gain and the swelling, my face and my lips, everything had just blown up. "I was like, 'I can't look like this'. And obviously, when you have a baby, your priorities change." 12 Lottie claimed that her face had "blown up" towards the end of her first pregnancy Credit: Instagram 12 She officially began dating Lewis Burton back in August 2020 Credit: lottietomlinson/instagram Lottie also continued: 'But I think what's genuinely given me my confidence is having my kids, because you just realise that it's not important.' Despite this, she claimed: 'I still like to look nice, I still like to get my hair done, but it's not as important to me as it once was. "I'm so comfortable now to just be in no make-up, have my hair up." Lottie's mother Johannah died from leukaemia after she was diagnosed in 2016 when Lottie was just 18 years old. Lottie Tomlinson career timeline 2015 : Lottie worked as a stylist and make-up artist for her older brother Louis and his band One Direction during their On The Road Again Tour. 2016: Lottie became an ambassador for Nails Inc. and debuted a collaborative collection with the beauty brand. She also became the face of fashion brand Lipsy London. Lottie also worked as a make-up artist at London Fashion Week. 2017: She released her first book Rainbow Roots: #MAKEUPBYME, which featured 40 beauty tutorials. 2018: Along with Lou Teasdale, Lottie founded and launched the fake tan company Tanologist. 2019: Tanologist was launched in the US, appearing in stores such as Ulta and Target. 2020: Lottie became a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder's bereavement support services. She also began working with fashion brands Pretty Little Thing and Asos. 2022: Lottie featured in marketing campaigns for Boux Avenue. 2024: Lottie launched her exercise and well-being app Verdure, which includes fitness and diet plans for users to follow at their own pace. She also released her second book Lucky Girl: Family, Falling and Finding My Way. Lottie claimed her mum hid how ill she was to 'protect' her children and when she did die, it was a complete 'shock' to the family. She added: 'Looking back, she probably sugarcoated the situation because she wanted to protect us, which I understand. 'But then, when it came down to it, the last few weeks, that's kind of the only time we kind of started to realise that she wasn't going to be okay. Towards the end of the pregnancy, with the weight gain and the swelling, my face and my lips, everything had just blown up Lottie Tomlinson 'And so to lose her... it felt sudden. We had so much hope that she was going to be okay. And I think you've got to hold on to hope when someone's ill. 'And she was so strong, she didn't want anyone to know she was ill. She said she was going to fight it, and it was going to be okay. 'And so we'd take her word for that. And she'd always been right about things. 12 Lottie's mum Johannah Deakin passed away from cancer in 2016 Credit: Instagram 12 The family also lost sister Fizzy, aged 19, just years after their mother's death Credit: Instagram 12 Now, Lottie is comfortable to be in no make-up with her hair up Credit: Instagram 'So yeah, to lose her that suddenly was such a shock. And it's like the centre of everything is gone. 'It's like everything else falls apart and I feel like we've spent the last few years since it all happened, just trying to rebuild that. 'And 'I think we're getting there. We're rebuilding everything. And it's just sad that she's not here with us.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Andrea McLean says divorce 'broke her world apart' in tearful confession
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean has been divorced twice and opened up about how those experiences made her feel on Channel 5's talk show Vanessa Andrea McLean became emotional during an appearance on Channel 5 talk show Vanessa yesterday as she reflected on the painful aftermath of her divorces. When asked whether divorce makes people happier, the Loose Women star gave a painfully honest response, saying her world"broke apart" after her first marriage ended. She appeared to tear up as she tried to answer the question, before saying : "I was sitting here quietly thinking, oh boy, oh boy. I've been married three times. On the current Mr McLean — sorry Nick, I'm only joking — he's currently the longest-serving husband, so I'm doing really well with this one." McLean, 54, explained that while she can joke about it now, divorce has been one of the most painful experiences of her life. "It's awful. It's really awful," she said. "I married my childhood sweetheart the first time around. We met at school. I sat behind him in geography and thought he was lovely. We were together for a really long time, and when that ended, my world broke apart. It was horrific. I became agoraphobic, I couldn't leave the house. I felt such a sense of loss." Her second divorce, from Our House co-presenter Steve Toms, also left her with deep emotional wounds. She added: "There was such a sense of shame because I'd done it again, you know?" In the end, McLean met her current husband Nick Feeney on a blind date she hadn't wanted to go on. "I thought, I'm clearly not cut out for this, so what's the point? I'd rather be at home," she confessed. But over time, and after turning to practical methods for healing by enrolling in an agricultural college for a garden design course, she started to rebuild her confidence. The presenter spoke about why going back into education helped her so much, explaining: "It was something physical, it had nothing to do with romance. That massively helped. By the time we met, I was me." Many fans praised McLean for her vulnerability after the clip was posted on Instagram. One person wrote: "Divorce broke apart my world too — you lose every sense of yourself and have to work so hard to find out who you are now." Another encouraged her, saying: "You two are such a lovely couple... the other two rings were just warm-ups for the main event." Andrea has previously opened up about how her health affected her relationships. On Giovanna Fletcher 's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, she recalled being diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s while in a long-term relationship with Nick Green. When she brought up the possibility that she might be infertile, he responded saying he wasn't even sure if he wanted to marry her. After 11 years together she decided that wasn't good enough and gave him six months to decide whether to commit to her or walk away. They married in Kenya in 2000 and welcomed their son Finlay in 2001, but later divorced in 2005. Now McLean has been happily married to Feeney since 2017.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Dani Dyer reveals sweet gesture from husband Jarrod Bowen's mum after couple tie the knot
It comes as the happy couple share snaps from their stunning wedding GOT MUM'S VOTE Dani Dyer reveals sweet gesture from husband Jarrod Bowen's mum after couple tie the knot NEWLYWED Dani Dyer has revealed the sweet gesture from her husband Jarrod Bowen's mum, after the couple tie the knot. Over the weekend, Dani, 28, said 'I do' as she the married West Ham right winger, 28. 8 Dani Dyer revealed the gesture her new husband Jarrod Bowen's mum once did for her Credit: Instagram 8 The former Love Island star tied the knot with her football partner Jarrod Credit: Instagram 8 Dani won Love Island with her ex-boyfriend Jack Fincham Credit: Rex Features It's now been revealed that the former Love Island star's new mother-in-law has always been a fan of Dani's. In fact, when the reality star was in the villa in 2018, she voted for her to win the show with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham. Appearing on Love Island: Decade of Love, the mum-of-three told her fellow 2018 co-star Samira Mighty: "You know Jarrod's mum voted for us to win? "So my mother-in-law voted for me and Jack to win Love Island." Dani also previously revealed how Jarrod's mum had "manifested" the couple getting together. Speaking on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast in February, Dani said before starting a relationship with Jarrod, she had concerns about how his family would feel about him dating a single mum - but she need not have worried. "I was like 'How does his family feel - do they want him to take on someone else's baby?', she told host Giovanna Fletcher. "Later on I found out that Jarrod's mum used to vote for me and Jack to win Love Island. "She actually said to Jarrod, "You should try and get with Dani" - so she manifested us." DREAM WEDDING Dani and her new husband Jarrod said their vows to each other on Saturday, in front of their close family and friends. Dani Dyer's father daughter dance with emotional Danny after he walks her down the aisle Their elaborate ceremony took place at the five-star hotel The Langley in Iver, Buckinghamshire, the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough. Set in 150 acres of parkland grounds, her former EastEnders actor father Danny Dyer, 47, walked his daughter down the aisle. Dani kept fans up-to-date with her big day, and shared lots of sweet snaps. 8 Dani looked stunning on her big day Credit: Instagram 8 Her actor father Danny Dyer walked the star down the aisle Credit: Instagram In one of them, Dani looked sensational in her wedding dress. A separate image showed father of the bride Danny Dyer, 47, looking out of the window at the gorgeous venue with his grandchildren. Dani also melted hearts with a video of their father-daughter dance. She also shared a behind-the-scenes look at her wedding morning. How Dani Dyer transformed her reputation The daughter of everyone's favourite EastEnders geezer Danny, is currently living the high life. But Dani has had a rollercoaster few years, from her Love Island win back in 2018, to watching her son's father Sammy Kimmence go to prison for fraud, and now navigating her glamourous new life as a WAG and mother of twin babies. In recent years, Dani has completely shaken off the 'chav' persona, and has become one of the most well-known of the current England WAGs. Fabulous spoke to celebrity PR expert Ed Hopkins to find out the key steps Dani has taken to reinvent herself, including the tips she has borrowed from iconic WAG Cheryl Cole. Ed revealed that Dani's ability to navigate personal challenges, such as the scandal involving Sammy, has greatly played a crucial role in her reinvention. Ed said: "By openly discussing her struggles and triumphs, she has built a strong, relatable persona. "Her transparency about her personal life, including solo parenting and dealing with public scrutiny, has garnered significant public support and empathy." He also shared that Dani's openness in discussing the challenges of motherhood, has helped to transform her reputation. Ed said: "This openness has made her more relatable to a broader audience, particularly young mothers. She balances her public image by sharing both the joys and hardships of parenting, creating a more nuanced and authentic brand." Dani is often seen supporting West Ham winger Jarrod, including during England's devastating loss to Spain in the 2024 Euros. Her unwavering support for her partner, has cemented her as one of the most well-known WAGS of this generation, according to Ed. He said: "Her active support for Jarrod, including attending football matches and engaging with fans, mirrors the strategies used by high-profile WAGs like Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, who also stood by their partners publicly and built their own identities alongside them." Not only this, but Ed revealed that Dani has been able to stay relevant over the years due to her candid use of social media. He said: "Dani has consistently used media platforms to share her narrative, from interviews to social media updates. "She has managed to stay relevant by engaging with her followers through candid posts and professional collaborations. "This approach is reminiscent of how Victoria Beckham transitioned from pop stardom to a respected fashion designer, using media to reframe her public image."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dani Dyer reveals sweet gesture from husband Jarrod Bowen's mum after couple tie the knot
NEWLYWED Dani Dyer has revealed the sweet gesture from her husband Jarrod Bowen's mum, after the couple tie the knot. Over the weekend, 8 Dani Dyer revealed the gesture her new husband Jarrod Bowen's mum once did for her Credit: Instagram 8 The former Love Island star tied the knot with her football partner Jarrod Credit: Instagram 8 Dani won Love Island with her ex-boyfriend Jack Fincham Credit: Rex Features It's now been revealed that the former Love Island star's new mother-in-law has always been a fan of Dani's. In fact, when the reality star was in the villa in 2018, she voted for her to win the show with her then-boyfriend Appearing on Love Island: Decade of Love, the mum-of-three told her fellow 2018 co-star "So my mother-in-law voted for me and Jack to win Love Island." READ MORE ON DANI DYER Dani also previously revealed how Jarrod's mum had "manifested" the couple getting together. Speaking on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast in February, Dani said before starting a relationship with Jarrod, she had concerns about how his family would feel about him dating a single mum - but she need not have worried. "I was like 'How does his family feel - do they want him to take on someone else's baby?', she told host Giovanna Fletcher. "Later on I found out that Jarrod's mum used to vote for me and Jack to win Love Island. Most read in Celebrity "She actually said to Jarrod, "You should try and get with Dani" - so she manifested us." DREAM WEDDING Dani Dyer's father daughter dance with emotional Danny after he walks her down the aisle Their elaborate ceremony took place Buckinghamshire, the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough. Set in 150 acres of parkland grounds, her former EastEnders actor father Danny Dyer, 47, walked his daughter down the aisle. 8 Dani looked stunning on her big day Credit: Instagram 8 Her actor father Danny Dyer walked the star down the aisle Credit: Instagram In one of them, Dani looked sensational in her wedding dress. A separate image showed father of the bride Danny Dyer, 47, looking out of the window Dani also melted hearts with a She also shared a How Dani Dyer transformed her reputation The daughter of everyone's favourite EastEnders geezer Danny, is currently living the high life. But Dani has had a rollercoaster few years, from her Love Island win back in 2018, to watching her son's father Sammy Kimmence go to prison for fraud, and now navigating her glamourous new life as a WAG and mother of twin babies. In recent years, Dani has completely shaken off the 'chav' persona, and has become one of the most well-known of the current Fabulous spoke to celebrity PR expert Ed Hopkins to find out the key steps Dani has taken to reinvent herself, including the tips she has borrowed from iconic WAG Cheryl Cole. Ed revealed that Dani's ability to navigate personal challenges, such as the scandal involving Sammy, has greatly played a crucial role in her reinvention. Ed said: "By openly discussing her struggles and triumphs, she has built a strong, relatable persona. "Her transparency about her personal life, including solo parenting and dealing with public scrutiny, has garnered significant public support and empathy." He also shared that Dani's openness in discussing the challenges of motherhood, has helped to transform her reputation. Ed said: "This openness has made her more relatable to a broader audience, particularly young mothers. She balances her public image by sharing both the joys and hardships of parenting, creating a more nuanced and authentic brand." Dani is often seen supporting Her unwavering support for her partner, has cemented her as one of the most well-known WAGS of this generation, according to Ed. He said: "Her active support for Jarrod, including attending football matches and engaging with fans, mirrors the strategies used by high-profile WAGs like Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, who also stood by their partners publicly and built their own identities alongside them." Not only this, but Ed revealed that Dani has been able to stay relevant over the years due to her candid use of social media. He said: "Dani has consistently used media platforms to share her narrative, from interviews to social media updates. "She has managed to stay relevant by engaging with her followers through candid posts and professional collaborations. "This approach is reminiscent of how Victoria Beckham transitioned from pop stardom to a respected fashion designer, using media to reframe her public image." 8 The pair said 'I do' in front of an assembled group of family and friends Credit: Instagram 8 The duo were on cloud nine as they celebrated at the five-star hotel, The Langley in Iver, Buckinghamshire Credit: Instagram 8 Dani Dyer looked extremely relaxed in a new video before she tied the knot Credit: Instagram
