Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen become FIRST Love Island couple to get married

Love Island

by Emma Dodds |
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Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen have gotten married after meeting on the show in 2016

Olivia and Alex, who came second to Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey two years ago, have now become the first Love Island coupling to go the distance and tie the knot.

Olivia, 24, and Alex, 27, got married yesterday at Gosfield Hall in Essex - Olivia's hometown. Although neither Alex nor Olivia have posted any snaps of the day on their social media pages, they confirmed that the big day was yesterday in an interview with OK! magazine.

Speaking just weeks before, Alex revealed that he couldn't wait to get Olivia down the aisle, telling the publication: "I just want to get married now. The build up has been too much – it’s nearly two years since we got engaged."

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Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair2 of 17
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Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair

Celtic FC footballer Scott Sinclair proposed to Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan in Disneyland, just weeks before the couple's second child was due to arrive.

Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn3 of 17
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Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran asked his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn to marry him in January. He wrote on Instagram, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' [sic]

Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady4 of 17
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Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady

Despite only being together for a number of months, former Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Brady popped the question to Love Island host Caroline Flack in April.

Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton5 of 17
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Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton

American actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a romantic skiing trip in Aspen in January.She wrote on Instagram, 'I said Yas! ud83dudc70ud83cudffcud83dudc85ud83cudffcud83dudc8dud83dudc8e So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist.ud83dude0d'. [sic]

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Lisa Riley

Loose Women star Lisa Riley announced her secret boyfriend had proposed to her in May. Sharing a photo of herself to Instagram, Lisa wrote, 'Yes I can now confirm the rumours are true... I have got engaged... My soul mate and best mate and love of my life Al is the best thing to have ever happened to me... We have absolutely NO date set for ANY wedding day, just happy together... Zero fuss, just firmed our togethernessud83dude18.' [sic]

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich7 of 17
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Lea Michele and Zandy Reich

Glee actress Lea Michele confirmed her boyfriend Zandy Reich proposed to her, showing off her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.

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Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews

After meeting on The Jump, former Made In Chelsea lothario Spencer Matthews popped the question to his model girlfriend Vogue Williams. The couple later married in a private ceremony before welcoming their baby boy.

Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg9 of 17
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Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg

Sugababes singer Jade Ewen revealed to her fans that her actor boyfriend Daniel de Bourg had proposed to her on Valentine's Day.

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson10 of 17
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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson confirmed he and Ariana Grande were engaged in an interview with Jimmy Fallon. However, just a few months later, the pair announced their split in October.

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin

Justin Bieber reportedly proposed to Hailey Baldwin whilst on holiday in the Bahamas. Then, in November, Justin and Hailey CONFIRMED they'd tied the knot when the model changed her name to 'Hailey Baldwin' on Instagram.

Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly12 of 17
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Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly

Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock popped the question to his model girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly. Proudlock proposed as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden.

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Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling

Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in August 2018 by taking out an advertisement in The Times newspaper which read, 'Mr C.W.F. Jopling and Miss E.J. Goulding. The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands.'

Leona Lewis14 of 17
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Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch

Leona Lewis hinted that she and her boyfriend of eight years Dennis Jauch had gotten engaged by showing off a ring on that finger in an Instagram Story whilst they were on holiday in Puerto Rico.

Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson15 of 17
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Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson

Made In Chelsea stars Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson announced their engagement in August. Ryan popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in LA.

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Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke

Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke announced his engagement to boyfriend Gareth Locke in September. The pair had been friends for over 10 years before realising they were perfect for each other.

Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright17 of 17
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Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright

Rio Ferdinand popped the question to former TOWIE star Kate Wright whilst the couple were on holiday in Abu Dhabi. The former footballer made the moment extra special by including his three children.

Olivia, who confirmed that she would take Alex's surname when they got hitched, added: "We’re having 100 in the day and 250 in the night. The day will be the lovey-dovey stuff and then the evening is a big party.

"We’ve got a special musical guest and I’m so excited! It’s someone I’ve been a fan of for years. I don’t think anyone will guess as it’s quite random. I could cry now. I’m so emotional about everything."

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Olivia also took to Instagram on Friday to reveal she'd had some "last-minute errands to run" for the big day.

Olivia and Alex appeared on Say Yes To The Dress earlier in the year to capture the moment she found the perfect outfit, and they'll be airing their own reality show - Alex And Olivia Said Yes! - on 28 September on channel TLC.

Congratulations to the couple!

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