Charli XCX Weds George Daniel in Secret London Ceremony: Brat Summer’s Hottest Moment!
Pop Star and The 1975 Drummer Tie the Knot at Hackney Town Hall in Intimate Celebration.
Charli XCX, the 32-year-old pop sensation behind the viral 2024 album Brat, married George Daniel, the 35-year-old drummer of The 1975, in a stylish yet understated ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in east London on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The couple, together for three years, exchanged vows in front of close family and friends, surprising fans who expected a grander affair given Charli’s global fame. With a Vivienne Westwood minidress, a playful TikTok confirmation, and a nod to their musical partnership, this wedding marks a new chapter for the creative duo. Here’s the full scoop on their intimate nuptials, their love story, and the internet’s ecstatic reaction.
A Low-Key Love Story at Hackney Town Hall
The wedding took place at the art deco Hackney Town Hall, where Charli, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, and Daniel were captured in joyful moments, descending the steps amid a shower of confetti. Despite Charli’s status as a pop culture icon, the ceremony was refreshingly low-key, attended by a small group including Charli’s parents and some of Daniel’s The 1975 bandmates.
Notably absent was the band’s frontman, though he reportedly attended Daniel’s stag do in Ibiza earlier that week. The intimate vibe contrasted with earlier rumors of a lavish Italian wedding, making the London event a delightful surprise.
Charli stunned in a £3,300 Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder minidress with a corseted bodice, paired with a classic tulle veil, white Jimmy Choo heels, and her signature chunky black sunglasses—a quintessential Charli fashion statement. Daniel kept it timeless in a dark double-breasted suit with a white boutonnière matching Charli’s bouquet of white flowers.
Photos showed the couple sharing a kiss on the town hall steps, beaming with love. A passerby’s video sparked initial speculation, which Charli confirmed with a playful TikTok post set to her song “Girl, So Confusing.” Strutting in her wedding dress, she captioned it, “when george isn’t crying when he sees me walking down the aisle,” adding, “luckily he did xx,” racking up over seven million views.
A Musical and Romantic Partnership
Charli and Daniel’s relationship, which began in 2021 while collaborating on the track “Spinning” with The 1975 and No Rome, blends love and creativity. They went public in May 2022 after Daniel supported Charli at her Saturday Night Live performance, and announced their engagement in November 2023 with a cheeky Instagram post: “charli xcx and george daniel f—ing for life!!!” Their musical synergy shone on Charli’s 2024 album Brat, a cultural phenomenon praised for its raw, club-ready sound. Daniel co-produced tracks like “Club Classics” and “Apple,” the former featuring the lyric “I wanna dance with George,” and joined her for the viral “Apple dance” at a London show.
Their collaboration extends beyond Brat, with Daniel producing songs like “Crash” and “Selfish Girl” from Charli’s 2022 album Crash and contributing to the Bottoms (2023) soundtrack. Charli has credited Daniel with slowing her famously fast-paced creative process, telling a podcast, “Now I’m like, ‘Maybe it’s cool to take some time and live in the music.’”
Their dynamic, though intense—she admitted to being “such a b—- in the studio” due to their closeness—has yielded critically acclaimed work, with Brat earning a five-star Glastonbury review for its “caustic, hallucinatory” pop brilliance.
Fan Frenzy and Cultural Impact
The wedding news ignited a firestorm of excitement online, with fans flooding social media with congratulatory messages. Comments like “ConBRATulations” and “this is the single most important thing since we discovered fire” captured the playful, devoted energy of Charli’s fanbase. Her TikTok post, featuring her in the wedding dress with a humorous jab at Daniel, amassed thousands of comments, including “Congrats Mrs and Mr XCX!” The couple’s decision to keep the ceremony intimate resonated with fans, who praised their authenticity, with one post noting, “Charli’s too cool for a big wedding, this is so her.”
The timing is notable, coming off Charli’s “Brat summer” that dominated 2024 with viral hits like “Von Dutch” and a headline-making Glastonbury set. Daniel’s band also shone at the festival, with their performance lauded as “bold, experimental, and hugely impressive.”
The wedding adds a personal milestone to their professional triumphs, with Brat’s influence still rippling through pop culture, from TikTok dances to fashion trends. Fans speculate a larger celebration may follow, as Charli previously mentioned wanting a “party with friends,” but for now, the Hackney ceremony feels perfectly in tune with their vibe.
Why This Wedding Matters
Charli XCX and George Daniel’s marriage is more than a celebrity milestone—it’s a celebration of two artists whose creative and personal lives are deeply intertwined. Their low-key ceremony reflects their grounded approach, despite their superstar status, and Charli’s bold fashion choices cement her as a style icon.
The event has sparked renewed interest in Brat, with streaming spikes for tracks like “Club Classics” reported on music platforms. As Charli prepares for her 2025 Coachella set and Daniel gears up for The 1975’s next chapter, their union symbolizes a shared journey of pushing boundaries in music and love.
