For former Geordie Shore star Gary Beadle and his partner of five years, Emma McVey, getting married without their two children by their side was never an option. But when their little ones, Chester, three, and 18-month-old Primrose, were due to walk down the aisle ahead of their mum at the stunning Merrydale Manor in Cheshire, it all became a little too much.
“We had to be Mum and Dad, first and foremost,” explains Gary, when we catch up with him and Emma shortly after their beautiful ceremony, which took place on Friday 9 July, in front of 90 guests. “Being around so many people tipped them over the edge a bit – so we held them as we said our vows. I would’ve bet my mortgage that would happen!”
But the blip didn’t distract from the gorgeous day, which Emma, 28, blissfully describes as “amazing”. Having cancelled their plans once already thanks to the pandemic, the pair were initially worried they wouldn’t be able to get hitched this year, but a stroke of luck meant they could become man and wife.
“We were lucky to get the venue – someone cancelled on the same day we went to look at it, so we snapped it up there and then,” explains Gary, 32. “Everything else was booked up, so we know how lucky we were.”
This story is from the July 26, 2021 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 26, 2021 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
TALES TO TELL - 'There are amazing women doing incredible things...we don't hear their stories'
Journalist Louise Minchin shares her passion for adventure as she celebrates kindred spirits across the globe
KEYS TO SUCCESS - 'We were worried people would turn up in ballgowns
Claudia Winkleman on making a second series of The Piano, being enthralled by \"poetic\" performances and why she's not allowed to sing at home
KEEPING IT REAL - JUST SHAKE WHAT YOU'VE GOT!'
Judi Love and Helen Skelton open up to OK! on why fashion should be fun, learning to love our bodies and working with Gok Wan on their new campaign celebrating midlife women
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE - 'I DON'T EVER TAKE A MOMENT OF THIS FOR GRANTED'
Zara McDermott already has TV documentaries and a stint on Strictly under her belt - now she's venturing into fashion with a new range
CLASS ACTS - THRILLING SCENES AT THEATRE AWARDS
A host of stars took centre stage for the Olivier Awards 2024 as the glittering event honoured the best in the business from performance to production
ON HER SOAPBOX - 'Something happens when you hit 40. You realise life is short'
Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi on her fears about her latest project, protecting her child from publicity, and how a milestone birthday made her take on new challenges
BABY JOY - We're soulmates, but this has brought it to a whole other level'
Real Housewives Of Cheshire newbie Paige Chohan and her husband Amir open up on the magic of welcoming their first child
HOST WITH THE MOST - I adore Stephen but there's no romance'
TV favourite Josie Gibson chats about being linked to every man she's spotted with, being naive during her first stint on reality TV and what it felt like being separated from her son for I'm A Celeb
WILLIAM'S HEARTFELT PROMISE FOR KATE
As the Prince and Princess of Wales approach their wedding anniversary, William displays his commitment and devotion
THRIFT SHOP THRILLS
SECOND HAND STYLE GURU JEN GRAHAM SPEAKS TO OK! ABOUT BREAKING THE STIGMA ATTACHED TO CHARITY SHOPS AND WHY EVERYONE SHOULD CONSIDER SHOPPING PRE-LOVED