Pop icon Charli XCX, born Charlotte Aitchison, and George Daniel, drummer of alternative band The 1975, exchanged vows in an understated yet stylish civil wedding at Hackney Town Hall in London on Saturday, July 19. The couple’s decision to keep the event private brought together only their closest circle—family, long-time collaborators, and a few bandmates—marking a heartfelt celebration of love and creativity.
The bride and groom chose simplicity over extravagance: Charli stunned in a silky off-shoulder, ruched mini dress by Vivienne Westwood, worn with a classic tulle veil and signature black sunglasses. George complemented her in a timeless suit, shirt, and white boutonnière. The couple arrived by foot, strolling down Hackney High Street immediately after the ceremony—a picture of relaxed confidence and mutual admiration.
Rather than a formal reception hall, the newlyweds led their small group to Dalla, a nearby Italian restaurant, for a family-style dinner and Champagne. Around 20 guests savored the intimacy of the evening, sharing laughter and heartfelt toasts. The understated décor included a two-tiered wedding cake adorned with grapes and figs, perfectly complementing the food-forward, convivial ambiance.
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In true Brat fashion, the celebration featured Brat-inspired touches: trays of cigarettes circulated among guests, a nod to Mary-Kate Olsen’s wedding, and £8 martinis flowed freely at an after-party hosted at Ellie’s, a new East London bar. This soirée continued until the early hours, with only about 20 close friends remaining until the DJ booth closed around 4 a.m., where the couple themselves helmed the decks.
Charli even cheekily reminded guests of the no-social-media rule that kept moments off public feeds—prioritizing presence over posting. A playful highlight occurred when George jumped into a smoke break: guests shared that he and Charli took a cigarette pause after their group photos, emblematic of the couple’s laid-back vibe.
The couple’s partnership began in 2021 through a collaboration on No Rome’s “Spinning,” working together with The 1975. By 2022, their relationship had turned romantic—a status later confirmed on Instagram and underscored by Daniel’s support during Charli’s appearance on Saturday Night Live in March 2022.
They got engaged in November 2023, when Charli revealed her ring in a private Instagram Story followed by a cheeky public post that included the caption, “charli xcx and george daniel f—ing for life!!!”
Their professional chemistry continued: George worked on Charli’s sixth album, Brat (released June 7), helping shape her sound with a slower, collaborative recording approach—something Charli credited him for in interviews.
While the guest list kept things intimate, some were missing due to prior commitments. Notably, frontman Matty Healy and his fiancée Gabbriette—close friends of the couple—were absent; they attended a film premiere in Los Angeles instead.
Despite highlighting this London ceremony as the “formal” legal union, Charli and George are planning a lavish second celebration in Sicily later this year. The destination festivities are expected to be more elaborate, featuring family, friends, and a beachside setting complete with neon-hued drinks and Mediterranean flair.
Charli and George’s ceremony strikes a powerful chord in today’s celebrity landscape—not with glamor and excess, but with authenticity, artistry, and personal expression. Rejecting tradition in favor of intimacy, creative self-curation, and shared humor, they demonstrated that high-profile weddings can still feel personal.
Their approach echoes a broader trend among modern artists—fusing public achievement with private, artistically-integrated celebrations. As Charli put it in a past interview, “We’re both very chill… we just want to be together forever and have a party with our friends.”
A larger gathering is set for later in 2025 on the island, expected to reflect their alternative, festive style. Charli plans to resume touring in support of Brat later this summer, with George likely joining her on part of the circuit. With shared creative synergy, further musical partnerships are likely—continuing the artistic story begun in 2021.
As Charli XCX and George Daniel begin a new chapter, they remain true to their identities: bold, collaborative, and delightfully unconventional. Their Hackney ceremony set the tone—minimalist love, maximum rhythm.