Edwards, Oxlade-Chamberlain Wed
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Marry in Joyful Portugal Wedding Ceremony
Key Points
In interviews leading up to the wedding, Perrie Edwards said she feels “safe” and “content” with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, describing him as “calm, caring and supportive.”
On the We Need To Talk podcast, Edwards gave further detail on their parenthood journey, saying they navigated “two miscarriages” — one before their son’s birth and a second after.
Multiple outlets reported the ceremony as taking place in the village of Estoi, with the couple saying “I do” on Saturday afternoon in a small church; photos described Edwards’ lace gown trailing to the floor and Alex’s black suit and bowtie paired with a matching lily boutonnière.
Edwards’ entrance and styling were described in detail: she arrived to the Catholic church in a vintage white Mercedes convertible, and after the service she walked out hand in hand holding a bouquet of white calla lilies.
The guest list wasn’t limited to family and fellow music stars: sources also named Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s football contacts, including ex-Arsenal teammate Carl Jenkinson and Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed, and reported the couple hosted a pre-wedding welcome party the previous evening.
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are married. The couple said "I do" on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Igreja Matriz de Estoi, a 16th-century Catholic church in the Algarve region of Portugal, according to Head Topics. Around 70 guests watched as Edwards, 32, stepped out of a vintage white Mercedes convertible in a floor-length lace gown. The couple emerged hand in hand to a five-piece orchestra playing "What a Wonderful World."
The wedding caps a nearly decade-long relationship that began in 2016 and survived career upheaval, two miscarriages, and a four-year engagement. The pair share two children: son Axel, 4, and daughter Alanis Valentine, born in January 2026, Liverpool Echo reported.
A Vintage Mercedes and White Calla Lilies in Estoi
Edwards arrived at the church at 3:30 PM, half an hour after Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to Head Topics. She wore an intricate corset-bodied lace gown with long sleeves that trailed to the floor. He dressed in a black tuxedo with a white lily boutonnière. After the 30-minute ceremony, Edwards walked out holding a bouquet of white calla lilies as guests cheered.
The celebrations extended across two days. On Friday evening, the couple hosted a pre-wedding welcome party with pizza and cocktails at a luxury venue in Quinta do Lago, Geo.tv reported. The Saturday evening reception followed at Parrilla Natural restaurant in Vale do Lobo, rounding out a full weekend for the roughly 70 guests in attendance.
Football Stars and a Missing Little Mix Member on the Guest List
The intimate guest list blended music and football worlds. Former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock attended and called the day "perfect," Liverpool Echo reported. Jade Thirlwall, the third ex-Little Mix member, was notably absent — she was performing at the Primavera Sound festival in Porto that same weekend, according to Geo.tv.
Oxlade-Chamberlain's football contacts also made the trip. Former Arsenal teammates Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs attended, as did Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed, Head Topics reported. Son Axel, 4, held a special role in the ceremony, though exact details were not disclosed.
Two Miscarriages and a Long Road to This Moment
The wedding arrives after a period of painful losses. In August 2025, Edwards spoke publicly on the We Need to Talk podcast about two miscarriages the couple suffered — one before Axel's birth and a second at 24 weeks, which she called the "worst day of [her] life," according to Head Topics. Health charities praised her openness, with organisations like Tommy's citing her story as important for maternal health awareness.
Edwards has described Oxlade-Chamberlain as "calm, caring and supportive," saying she feels "safe" and "content" with him. The couple started dating in late 2016 — shortly after Edwards' split from Zayn Malik — and got engaged in June 2022 during a beach walk, Liverpool Echo reported. The wedding came four years after that proposal.
Solo Albums, Celtic FC, and What Comes Next
Both careers have shifted sharply in recent years. After Little Mix went on hiatus in 2022, Edwards launched a solo career and released her debut album, Perrie, in late 2025. Oxlade-Chamberlain left Turkish club Besiktas and signed with Celtic FC in February 2026, where he helped the club win the Scottish Premiership title in May 2026, according to Liverpool Echo.
His contract status at Celtic remains uncertain. The club must decide whether to trigger a one-year extension — a decision that could shape where the couple settles next. On the business side, Edwards also runs a fashion brand called Disora. With the wedding now public, analysts expect her to lean into a new marketing chapter built around her growing family profile.
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