Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are currently enjoying being in their newlywed bubble after tying the knot late last month. The couple, who met in 2010 when Stacey was crowned 'Queen of the Jungle' in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, said 'I Do' in a stunning at-home ceremony in the garden of their family abode.
The pair welcomed their nearest and dearest - including Loose Women's Linda Robson and cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch - to watch them exchange their vows in the garden of their £1.2m dream home, adorably dubbed Pickle Cottage. Since then, the couple have been spending time with their children as they settle into life as Mr and Mrs Solomon-Swash.
Last week in a video posted to her Instagram Story, Stacey said of the couple's post-wedding plans: "We've took the summer holidays off with the kids. It's the first time we've ever done it. So we're at home with the kids while they're on their summer holiday and it's been so nice."
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She then laughed: "So crazy but so nice," as Joe added: "It's like living in Byker Grove." Stacey and Joe share two children together, daughter Rose and son Rex, along with Stacey's two sons Zachary and Leighton, and Joe's son Harry from previous relationships.
Stacey then admitted to not knowing what day it is and joked that she has become 'so feral' since becoming a wife. But she looked nothing short of glowing as she shared a clip of the sweet moment she and her new husband ticked off one of their 'bucket list' ideas during a date night on Sunday.
Taking to Instagram to share the black and white video with her more than five million followers, Stacey shared how she and Joe enjoyed 'the most special night' at a Simply Red concert on Sunday, which the mum-of-four explained meant a lot to Joe, 40.
The 32-year-old filmed the pair singing along to one of the band's biggest hits. As they had the time of their lives under the night sky, Stacey captioned the video: "Hello everyone, trying to do some bucket list outings for our honeymoon."
She went on to share the poignance of the pair attending the Simply Red concert, penning: "We went on a date night Sunday to go and see Simply Red. When Joe was younger his mum and dad used to take him in a caravan and sing Simply Red all the way. This is one of his favourite memories being little with his dad. So it was the most special night. Love you @RealJoeSwashy."
Follwing their wedding day, Stacey opened up on the emotions of Joe's father not being present to witness his son get married. A few days after becoming a wife, Stacey shared the first photos from the special day. Stacey could be seen donning a stunning off-white princess gown featured a tulle floor-length skirt and corset-style top with spaghetti straps as well as draped sleeves. Stacey's freshly dyed blonde locks had been styled into soft curls accessorized her look with a subtle flower crown complete with a flowing veil.
Former EastEnders star Joe looked suave and sophisticated for the special day, donning a navy blue three-piece suit with a pastel green bow tie, and flower on the lapel. The pair could be seen in the photographs, taken by Chelsea White Photography, laughing as they exchanged vows.
When sharing the special set of images, Stacey spoke about Joe's late father as well as her own dad's late father. She wrote to her millions of followers: "Joe lost his father at the age of 11 and so did my dad. A huge part of our wedding day was reflecting on how this had a huge effect on them and how hard it is, even to this day to deal with." Stacey ended by encouraging her fans to donate to a charity that supports bereaved children.
Stacey's Loose Women co-star Linda, 64, also spoke at the National Reality TV Awards UK 2022 to OK! when she described the day as "absolutely amazing". Linda shared how Joe's mum, Kiffy, walked him down the aisle in place of his father Ricky, who sadly died from an undiagnosed heart condition called Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) when the former soap star was just 11 years old.
"It was very moving because Joe’s mum walked him up the aisle because he lost his dad a long time ago," Linda told the publication. "And we’re really close with the Swash family – they live opposite me." She continued: "And I’m best friends with Joe’s mum, we grew up together and our kids grew up together. My daughter and Joe are best friends, too." Linda added: "Everyone cried. Stacey was crying, Joe was crying, everyone was crying."
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