According to People, the wedding took place at Hackney Town Hall on 19/7. The couple kept the ceremony intimate, inviting only around 20 close friends and family, including XCX's parents and members of The 1975 (excluding Matty Healy). The groom wore a simple suit while the bride opted for an off-the-shoulder mini-dress by Vivienne Westwood, occasionally sporting sunglasses.
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The bride and groom share a moment on the steps of Hackney Town Hall. Photo: Backgrid |
The bride and groom share a moment on the steps of Hackney Town Hall. Photo: Backgrid
While the exact start date of their relationship remains undisclosed, XCX, 33, and Daniel, 35, first collaborated in 2021 on the single "Spinning" with The 1975 and singer No Rome. XCX confirmed their relationship on Instagram in May 2022, two months after Daniel supported her performance on Saturday Night Live. In November 2023, she announced their engagement on Instagram with a photo of the couple and a tea tray holding the engagement ring.
On the "Spout" podcast a few weeks later, XCX revealed Daniel's support during the creation of "Brat". She also credited The 1975 with inspiring her to slow down her songwriting process, allowing more time to refine her work. Previously, she had favored a faster, more instinctive approach. This changed after observing The 1975's methods.
"Now, I've adapted to sitting down, writing, editing, performing for friends, exchanging feedback, and living with the songs a little longer. That's how my songwriting process has matured," she explained.
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Charli XCX wears sunglasses, reflecting her everyday style, at her wedding. Photo: Backgrid |
Charli XCX wears sunglasses, reflecting her everyday style, at her wedding. Photo: Backgrid
Born Charlotte Emma Aitchison in England in 1992, XCX is of Scottish and Indian descent. At 14, she began posting her music on MySpace and later self-released her first mixtape. She gained recognition for her vocal contributions to songs like Icona Pop's "I Love It" (2012) and Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" (2014). Her breakthrough hit, "Boom Clap", arrived in 2014.
2024 marked a successful year for XCX with "Brat", which garnered three Grammy Awards. Both the Guardian and Rolling Stone ranked the album as the best of 2024. According to the Grammy website, XCX has cultivated a dedicated global fanbase, inspired a new generation of artists, and helped shape the landscape of pop music.
Charlie XCX (wearing sunglasses) performs "Girl, so confusing" from the album "Brat" with Lorde. Video: YouTube/Coachella
Daniel, born in 1990 in Belgium, grew up in the US before moving to England. He is the drummer and a songwriter for The 1975. The band, formed in 2002 by Matty Healy in England, consists of Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and Daniel, all friends from Wilmslow High School. The 1975 released their self-titled debut album in 2013. They are known for songs like "About You", "The Robbers", "Chocolate", and "Somebody Else".
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