Charli XCX & George Daniel: A "Bratcore" Mini Wedding in Hackney
Today We Become One • July 21, 2025
Pop icon Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel sealed the deal
in a stylish, low-key ceremony at Hackney Town Hall on July 19, 2025.
Here’s the story behind this intimate yet unforgettable day:
💍 The Intimate Ceremony
- The couple said their “I do’s” in front of just ~20 of their dearest—
including Charli’s parents and loyal bandmates from The 1975 (Matty Healy was absent, pursuing a separate project)
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- Private and heartfelt, their union blended family ties with creative partnership—
Charli and George met via music collaboration in 2021 and confirmed their relationship in 2022
👗 Wedding Style & Fashion Statements
- Charli wore an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood silk mini dress with corset-inspired structure, tulle veil, white Jimmy Choo heels, and later switched into a chic Saint Laurent baby-doll mini-green dress for the reception.
- She topped off her bridal look with her signature oversized black sunglasses after exiting the ceremony
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- George looked effortlessly cool in a navy double-breasted suit—no tie—wearing a boutonnière that perfectly matched Charli’s bouquet
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🎉 Reception & After-Party Vibes
- Instead of a grand hall, the couple walked to Dalla, a cozy Dalston Italian restaurant,
where their reception featured pasta, champagne, and even surprise smokes-on-trays—an avant-“Bratcore” nod
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- They then headed to Ellie’s bar for an inspired nightclub-style after-party, full open-door energy, dancing,
and DIY “bride party energy” featuring her TikTok-friendly vibes
🎤 Creative & Personal Connections
- Charli shared in a TikTok post that George got emotional seeing her walk down the aisle:
“When George isn’t crying… luckily he did xx”
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- Their creative synergy continues: George contributed to Charli’s latest album, Brat,
helping her slow down and deepen her artistic process
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✈️ What’s Ahead: Sicily Sequel
This London civil ceremony was only their “first act.”
A grand, star-studded wedding celebration in Sicily is planned later this year—promising all the glam and international flair
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💡 Why It Stands Out
- Offbeat Elegance: A fashion-forward mini dress paired with edgy accessories and bold after-party choices.
- Intimate & Real: Understated ceremony, heavy on genuine emotion and personal touches—no pomp, just meaning.
- Creative Chemistry: Love and art intertwined—these two co-create both music and life.
🤝 Inspired to Plan Your Own?
Want a wedding that’s equal parts stylish, heartfelt, and unexpected—
complete with personal references and surprising moments?
We can help design a day just like this.
👉 Plan your own “bratcore” inspired celebration with Today We Become One!
Contact us now to bring your unique ceremony to life.
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