Singer Charli XCX weds The 1975 drummer George Daniel in intimate ceremony
British pop star Charli XCX and The 1975's drummer George Daniel tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at London's Hackney Town Hall on July 19.
The couple's close friends and family members were in attendance, including the British rock band's other members except lead singer Matty Healy.
Charli XCX, 32, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, wore a white off-shoulder Vivienne Westwood gown with a corseted bodice.
Daniel, a 35-year-old British record producer, was in a double-breasted suit jacket and a boutonniere which matched the bridal bouquet.
According to reports, the newlyweds shared a kiss on the front steps of the town hall, before the she put on her signature black sunglasses and exited the venue.
The couple first met in 2019 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, and started dating in 2022. They have collaborated a few times, with the first being on Filipino recording artiste No Rome's song Spinning (2021), which saw Daniel as co-producer.
In November 2023, Charli XCX announced on Instagram that they were engaged.
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She has been on her Brat Tour since late 2024, and will be wrapping up her final show in South Korea in August.
In February, the singer-songwriter picked up three Grammys (including Best Dance/Electronic Album for 2024's Brat) before winning five trophies at the Brit Awards, including British Artist of the Year, Best Dance Act, British Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
Apart from his contribution to The 1975, Daniel's production credits includes British indie pop musician The Japanese House's albums Good At Falling (2019) and In The End It Always Does (2023).
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