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Daily Mail
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan reveal why they only invited ONE fellow Islander to their lavish Essex wedding
Love Island winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan have revealed why they only invited one fellow Islander to their lavish wedding. The couple, both 27, officially tied the knot in a picture-perfect £39K wedding in Essex last week. Kai and Sanam have now shared why they only invited one Love Island star, Ron Hall, to their special day. During an interview with the Mirror, Kai said: 'We just don't have friends from the show like that. That's just how life goes.' Sanam added: 'We only had 60 guests. Looking around, we realised every single person there had a genuine, close relationship with us. That never happens in real life – everyone in the same room, at the same time'. Speaking about the emotional speeches on the day, Kai said: 'You never realise how much people care until they stand up and say it out loud. It really hit me how much love was in that room'. Last week, the newlyweds took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm that they are husband and wife as they shared stunning snaps from their special day. Kai and Sanam said 'I do' during a romantic countryside ceremony at the lavish High House in Essex, where weddings can cost from £10,995 up to £38,995. Sanam looked nothing short of sensational in a beautiful off the shoulder wedding dress complete with a floral lace bodice and tulle skirt. The new Mrs Fagan looked gorgeous in the number from Lotte Rose Bridal in Bedford, as she walked down the aisle carrying a bouquet of pink roses and purple flowers. Meanwhile Kai cut a very dapper figure in a black Moss suit which he teamed with a matching bow tie and white shirt. The couple, who won the dating show in 2023, looked more loved-up than ever during their day as Kai picked up Sanam and twirled her around the gardens. The pair celebrated with their closest family and friends, who were seen showering the newlyweds with confetti. Ahead of the day, Sanam filmed a fun TikTok with her four bridesmaids, who were dressed in matching floor-length purple dresses. The couple later enjoyed their traditional Indian reception party as Sanam slipped into a dazzling white dress which she accessorised with chandelier earrings and several bracelets. The newlyweds couldn't contain their smiles as they took to the dancefloor to celebrate their day with friends. They captioned the post: 'Mr and Mrs Fagan forever and always 01/08/2025.' Alongside the video of their wedding, they added: 'Sharing a snippet of our most magical day'. Meanwhile, the newlyweds tucked into a two-tier buttercream cake adorned with white and lilac flowers. The cake was made by Sanam's Casa Amor pal Cynthia Taiwo, with the professional baker expressing her love for the couple as she shared a snap of the cake on her Instagram. She penned: 'Thank you thank you thank you for trusting me to make this cake for you on such a special day. Myself and Sanam walked into the Love Island villa together, so this was a full circle moment for me. 'Cheers to Mr and Mrs Fagan.' One fan took to the comments to say they 'love how the couple incorporated her ethnicity into the wedding with the Indian style', prompting Sanam to reply: 'Thank you. Waiting for the rest of the photos to come through but you'll see it soon'. While their celebrity pals including Love Island co-stars flooded them with congratulatory messages. Claudia Fogarty wrote: 'Congratulations to you both, you look beautiful xxx.' Ron Hall said: 'A special couple and a special love,' while his ex Lana Jenkins gushed: 'Beautiful photos guys, congratulations.' Lucie Donlan commented: 'Wow, congratulations guys,' and Wes Nelson also penned: 'Congratulations.' With Casey O'Gorman sharing: 'Winners for a reason congrats guys.' The couple's stunning wedding venue allows couples to either say their vows in the Grade II listed Essex Barn, before enjoying their reception in the brand new orangery. Guests can mingle in the lush gardens with it's peaceful water feature and take a stroll through the vineyard entrance before later winding down in the recently renovated onsite accommodation featuring its own pool. Ahead of their big day, Kai told how Sanam had took charge of most of the wedding planning. He told The Sun: She's taking a bit of control of this because I never had a dream wedding. A lot of young girls have a dream wedding and know exactly what they want. 'And that's going to be her special day at the end of the day. So it's got to be perfect for her. But I'd marry her anywhere I'd go to the registry office in Manchester tomorrow.' The couple announced their engagement in April 2024, one a year after meeting and falling in love in the Mallorca villa. In recent days, they kept fans up-to-date with the lead-up to their wedding, giving a glimpse into their preparations on Instagram. Taking to their respective accounts on Thursday, the pair got themselves spruced up for their big day, with Kai seen getting a fresh trim for the occasion. The P.E teacher shared snaps of himself in a barber's chair as his pal gave him a hair cut, writing in his caption: 'Trim completed. Now time to log off for a few days, enjoy life, be present and marry the love of my life.' Meanwhile, social worker Sanam showed off her gorgeous wedding nails on her stories, with her fingernails adorned with pearl and sequin embellishments. She simply wrote alongside her snap: 'Tomorrow', alongside emojis of a bride and groom. Last week, both the bride and groom shared snaps of their hen and stag parties as they let their hair down with pals ahead of tying the knot. Sanam jetted off to Ibiza with her pals and her mother, while Kai and his friends had a grand time on their own sport-themed trip, larking around and drinking. Kai also paid tribute to his future wife ahead of their wedding day as he got her name tattooed on his arm. The couple met on the hit ITV show in March 2023 in the infamous Casa Amor, and came out as the winning couple. The two lovebirds have been going strong ever since, and in April 2024, they announced their engagement as Kai got down on one knee while boating in Cambridge. During the romantic proposal in Cambridge, Sanam was dressed in bridal white while Kai opted for a matching coloured jacket. They passionately kissed one another in another lovely photo before celebrating by popping champagne. They recently revealed why their relationship has lasted longer than other couples' relationships from the programme as they took a swipe at their co-stars. Speaking to OK! magazine, the couple explained the sacrifices they have had to make to maintain their relationship. Kai said: 'The difference between Love Island couples and ordinary couples is that there is a lot of pressure on the relationship when you leave the villa. 'What makes Sanam and I different is that you have to decide what you want more: the fame that comes with the show, or the person you're in a relationship with. 'You get invited to parties but we wanted each other more than that lifestyle. We enjoy every moment together and we do things the other person is interested in, too.' The couple are famously humble, with Sanam going straight back into social work after the show, instead of launching a career as an influencer.
Daily Mirror
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Kai and Sanam's full wedding photo album - with unusual first dance
Exclusive: Love Island 2023 winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan open up exclusively from their honeymoon in Bali about their fairytale wedding - and how they were determined for their Big Day to be "no show, just soul" It was a love story that bloomed under the blazing villa sun and captured the hearts of millions – but Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan 's journey didn't end with winning the Love Island crown in 2023. In fact, it was just the beginning. In the soft light of a perfect summer's day in Essex, some 15 months after first announcing their engagement, Kai and Sanam said 'I do' in front of 60 of their closest friends and loved ones. The pair tied the knot at High House near Chelmsford on Saturday 2 August. A beaming Sanam tells us, 'It was emotional. I woke up at 7am and cried four times before even putting on my make-up. I just kept thinking, 'I can't do it. I'm going to cry and ruin my face!''. Read on to see all the photos from their stunning day... 1 of 11 2 of 11 3 of 11 4 of 11 5 of 11 6 of 11 7 of 11 8 of 11 9 of 11 10 of 11 11 of 11
Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan share first look at their stunning £39K Essex wedding with traditional Indian reception - two years after meeting on ITV show
Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan officially tied the knot in a picture-perfect £39K wedding over the weekend. The Love Island winners, both 27, took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm that they are husband and wife as they shared stunning snaps from their special day. Kai and Sanam said 'I do' during a romantic countryside ceremony at the lavish High House in Essex, where weddings can cost from £10,995 up to £38,995. Sanam looked nothing short of sensational in a beautiful off the shoulder wedding dress complete with a floral lace bodice and tulle skirt. The new Mrs Fagan looked gorgeous in the number from Lotte Rose Bridal in Bedford, as she walked down the aisle carrying a bouquet of pink roses and purple flowers. Meanwhile Kai cut a very dapper figure in a black Moss suit which he teamed with a matching bow tie and white shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kai Fagan (@kaifagan_) The couple, who won the dating show in 2023, looked more loved-up than ever during their day as Kai picked up Sanam and twirled her around the gardens. The pair celebrated with their closest family and friends, who were seen showering the newlyweds with confetti. Ahead of the day, Sanam filmed a fun TikTok with her four bridesmaids, who were dressed in matching floor-length purple dresses. The couple later enjoyed their traditional Indian reception party as Sanam slipped into a dazzling white dress which she accessorised with chandelier earrings and several bracelets. The newlyweds couldn't contain their smiles as they took to the dancefloor to celebrate their day with friends. They captioned the post: 'Mr and Mrs Fagan forever and always 01/08/2025.' Alongside the video of their wedding, they added: 'Sharing a snippet of our most magical day'. Meanwhile, the newlyweds tucked into a two-tier buttercream cake adorned with white and lilac flowers. The couple looked more loved-up than ever during their day as Kai picked up Sanam and twirled her around the gardens The cake was made by Sanam's Casa Amor pal Cynthia Taiwo, with the professional baker expressing her love for the couple as she shared a snap of the cake on her Instagram. She penned: 'Thank you thank you thank you for trusting me to make this cake for you on such a special day. Myself and Sanam walked into the Love Island villa together, so this was a full circle moment for me. 'Cheers to Mr and Mrs Fagan.' One fan took to the comments to say they 'love how the couple incorporated her ethnicity into the wedding with the Indian style', prompting Sanam to reply: 'Thank you. Waiting for the rest of the photos to come through but you'll see it soon'. While their celebrity pals including Love Island co-stars flooded them with congratulatory messages. Claudia Fogarty wrote: 'Congratulations to you both, you look beautiful xxx.' Ron Hall said: 'A special couple and a special love,' while his ex Lana Jenkins gushed: 'Beautiful photos guys, congratulations.' Lucie Donlan commented: 'Wow, congratulations guys,' and Wes Nelson also penned: 'Congratulations.' With Casey O'Gorman sharing: 'Winners for a reason congrats guys.' One fan took to the comments to say they 'love how the couple incorporated her ethnicity into the wedding with the Indian style', prompting Sanam to reply that they will see more soon The couple's stunning wedding venue allows couples to either say their vows in the Grade II listed Essex Barn, before enjoying their reception in the brand new orangery. Guests can mingle in the lush gardens with it's peaceful water feature and take a stroll through the vineyard entrance before later winding down in the recently renovated onsite accommodation featuring its own pool. Ahead of their big day, Kai told how Sanam had took charge of most of the wedding planning. He told The Sun: She's taking a bit of control of this because I never had a dream wedding. A lot of young girls have a dream wedding and know exactly what they want. 'And that's going to be her special day at the end of the day. So it's got to be perfect for her. But I'd marry her anywhere I'd go to the registry office in Manchester tomorrow.' The couple announced their engagement in April 2024, one a year after meeting and falling in love in the Mallorca villa. In recent days, they kept fans up-to-date with the lead-up to their wedding, giving a glimpse into their preparations on Instagram. Taking to their respective accounts on Thursday, the pair got themselves spruced up for their big day, with Kai seen getting a fresh trim for the occasion. The P.E teacher shared snaps of himself in a barber's chair as his pal gave him a hair cut, writing in his caption: 'Trim completed. Now time to log off for a few days, enjoy life, be present and marry the love of my life.' Meanwhile, social worker Sanam showed off her gorgeous wedding nails on her stories, with her fingernails adorned with pearl and sequin embellishments. She simply wrote alongside her snap: 'Tomorrow', alongside emojis of a bride and groom. Last week, both the bride and groom shared snaps of their hen and stag parties as they let their hair down with pals ahead of tying the knot. Sanam jetted off to Ibiza with her pals and her mother, while Kai and his friends had a grand time on their own sport-themed trip, larking around and drinking. Kai also paid tribute to his future wife ahead of their wedding day as he got her name tattooed on his arm. The couple met on the hit ITV show in March 2023 in the infamous Casa Amor, and came out as the winning couple. The two lovebirds have been going strong ever since, and in April 2024, they announced their engagement as Kai got down on one knee while boating in Cambridge. During the romantic proposal in Cambridge, Sanam was dressed in bridal white while Kai opted for a matching coloured jacket. They passionately kissed one another in another lovely photo before celebrating by popping champagne. They recently revealed why their relationship has lasted longer than other couples' relationships from the programme as they took a swipe at their co-stars. Speaking to OK! magazine, the couple explained the sacrifices they have had to make to maintain their relationship. Kai said: 'The difference between Love Island couples and ordinary couples is that there is a lot of pressure on the relationship when you leave the villa. 'What makes Sanam and I different is that you have to decide what you want more: the fame that comes with the show, or the person you're in a relationship with. 'You get invited to parties but we wanted each other more than that lifestyle. We enjoy every moment together and we do things the other person is interested in, too.' The couple are famously humble, with Sanam going straight back into social work after the show, instead of launching a career as an influencer.
Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island winners' secret yearly gift exposed - and fans aren't impressed
As Love Island winners, Kai Fagan and new wife Sanam Harrinanan get sent something from ITV bosses every year - but what's inside the package won't bowl show fans over! All Love Island winners are sent a special gift in the post every year - but it's not as glamorous as you might think! Kai Fagan, who won the winter edition of Love Island back in 2023 alongside new wife Sanam Harrinanan, has lifted the lid on the package, and unpacked the present the champs are given. He talked fans through what was inside on TikTok... but hardly left everyone impressed. In fact, viewers can buy the present for themselves online... and it only cost £28. The hunk showed off what his gift was - a Love Island water bottle! Kai said: 'Here's something you all don't know about winning Love Island. So, you don't only get £50,000, so £25,000 each if you split, not steal, but I don't think they do that anymore – but you also get a yearly gift. It comes after ITV fans accuse Alan Titchmarsh of 'ruining' garden as foster parents were left sobbing. "Now, I guess you don't know what this yearly gift is. But before I tell you what it is, you also get a little letter. So this letter is from Mike Spencer-Hayter, the creative director of Love Island.' Kai then read out what the latter says. 'Hi Kai, I just want to say a massive thank you to you for supporting Love Island for the last 10 years. To show our appreciation and because you are one of the most iconic Islanders to ever go on Love Island – I mean, without you, the show is not possible – we sent you a present, and this is the most elite gift of them all.'' Kai seemed to be happy with his present and went on: 'It's a Love Island water bottle! A new one! It's got my name on it. So what I'm going to do now is wherever I go, I'm going to take this Love Island water bottle, just so people know that I not only went on Love Island, but that I won the show. "So this will be when I'm in the gym, if I'm at work, teaching, even when I'm driving my car I'll put the bottle out the window and just sip from it.' His followers didn't appear to be as impressed. One told the winner: Love Island producers are so stingy. Sending a bottle as a thank you when they have all that money." Another said: "These bloody water bottles are so jarring... every 10 seconds they just sip from them." A third person warned him: "After this tiktok they are never sending you a bottle again!" The good news is he gets two bottles to enjoy! It has been two years since Kai and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned winners of Love Island and they recently got hitched only a year since their surprise engagement. The pair first met at the iconic villa on the ITV2 show and made it all the way to final to scoop the £50,000 cash prize. Sanam, 27, showed off her elegant taste as she wore a stunning off-the-shoulder wedding dress. With her dark hair cascading down over her shoulders, she completed her look with a floor-length veil and a huge smile as she gazed lovingly at her new husband, Kai. Kai and Sanam have kept their loyal followers in the loop with the preparations of their big day. One of the latest updates was of the reality TV star's hen party. At the time of their engagement, Kai shared the moment on social media and wrote: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan. "Beautiful, Caring, Loving and Smart are just some of the words that describe you." He added: "I love loving you, I love you and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
The Sun
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
First look at Love Island winners Kai and Sanam's stunning wedding as they only invite ONE show star to the bash
LOVE Island winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan have shared the first image after they tied the knot yesterday at a stunning wedding venue in Essex. The couple, both 27, met on the reality show two years ago - but snubbed their fellow islanders on their big day. 7 7 Just one star from the show is said to have been invited to the bash, which is Ron Hall. Kai and Sanam instead said I Do in an intimate ceremony of their nearest and dearest at the stunning High House in Essex. Weddings at the venue can set you back anything between £10,995 to £38,995. Couples can marry in the exquisite restored Grade II listed Essex Barn, before heading to the orangery for the reception. Sanam looked incredibly wearing an off the shoulder white tulle dress, with viel. Sharing pictures with her new husband as they posed on a bridge at the venue, Sanam wrote: "Mr and Mrs Fagan forever and always 01/08/2025." Speaking previously about plans for their big day, Kai admitted that Sanam was planning it all. He said: 'She's taking a bit of control of this because I never had a dream wedding. A lot of young girls have a dream wedding and know exactly what they want. 'And that's going to be her special day at the end of the day. So it's got to be perfect for her. But I'd marry her anywhere I'd go to the registry office in Manchester tomorrow.' Ahead of the wedding the pair shared their behind the scenes preparations of them getting ready. Love Island couple get married TODAY as they reveal details of wedding Kai took to his page on Thursday to share pictures of him in the barber chair getting a fresh trim, complete with a clean looking fade and box cut. He captioned the post: 'Trim completed. Now time to log off for a few days, enjoy life, be present and marry the love of my life.' Meanwhile, Sanam also showed off her stunning wedding nails on her stories, complete with pearls and sequins. The social worker also shared a story of all of her make-up laid out today, just hours before the wedding and wrote: 'It's time.' The couple, who returned to their normal jobs, got engaged last year after Kai popped the question in a surprise proposal on a punt. Kai shared the special moment in snaps posted on social media when Sanam was pictured open-mouthed. He wrote on Instagram at the time: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan. "Beautiful, Caring, Loving and Smart are just some of the words that describe you. "I love loving you, I love you and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you." 7 7 7 7
