On the occasion of their nuptials, Ms. Megan McKenna and Mr. Oliver Burke were lawfully joined in marriage during a ceremonial event conducted at Grantley Hall, situated in North Yorkshire.
Ms. McKenna, aged 32 and formerly of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), was attired in a white, floor-length gown, while Mr. Burke, a professional footballer aged 27, wore a traditional black tuxedo.
For the matrimonial occasion, the bride commissioned two custom couture gowns from the fashion house Maison Peter Langner. In addition, bespoke dresses were designed for each of the three bridesmaids.
Following the solemnization of their marriage, Ms. Megan McKenna shared photographic evidence of the event, captioning the images with the declaration: ‘Mr and Mrs Burke.’
The bride was attired in a bespoke silk Mikado ballgown characterized by a voluminous pleated skirt, an extended train, and a structured corset bodice with exposed boning. The gown was further adorned with hand-embroidered macramé lace roses, evidencing the couture craftsmanship involved in its creation.
To complete her bridal ensemble, Ms. Megan McKenna wore a cathedral-length veil, delicately draped and featuring appliqués composed of three distinct varieties of French Chantilly lace. These embellishments were arranged in a gradient design, culminating in a subtle degradé effect toward the center.
Following the ceremony, Ms. McKenna received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from numerous public figures, including fellow The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) alumni Ms. Jess Wright and Mr. Bobby Norris, as well as Ms. Melanie Sykes and Ms. Scarlett Moffatt.
The couple, who celebrated the birth of their first child, Landon, in October, held a joint pre-wedding celebration—a combined hen and stag party—at the end of May. For the occasion, Ms. McKenna wore a tailored white shirt dress, accessorized with a veil and a ‘bride-to-be’ sash. Mr. Oliver Burke was attired in a black T-shirt and white linen trousers as he joined friends and family for the festivities.
Ms. McKenna captioned one social media post from the event with the phrase: ‘It’s nearly time… also my family are too cute, thanks guys I love you.’ She added: ‘Me & Oli came downstairs for the evening to “Chapel of Love” playing… video will be posted soon.’
In March, Ms. McKenna disclosed preliminary details regarding the forthcoming wedding by publicly documenting her attendance at a dress fitting appointment. This fitting occurred after the couple had spent a three-week period apart.
Mr. Oliver Burke formally proposed marriage to Ms. Megan McKenna in June 2023, following a romantic boat excursion in Montenegro. The proposal took place after a courtship of approximately five months.
Ms. McKenna subsequently expressed her excitement regarding their forthcoming nuptials, noting that she was required to undergo a second dress fitting due to a notable change in body measurements, having lost weight postpartum.
In a caption accompanying a related social media post, Ms. McKenna wrote: ‘Hadn’t seen Oli in 3 weeks, this is how our day went… don’t worry guys Oli hasn’t seen my wedding dresses. They are in Italy atm being made! Eeek. I had to pop in to get my measurements taken again as my baby weight is dropping off me!!!! Not long now ♥️’.
In September of the same year, Ms. McKenna relocated from the United Kingdom to the Federal Republic of Germany to reside with her fiancé, Mr. Burke, with the intention of giving birth in that jurisdiction.
Mr. Burke, a professional footballer of Scottish nationality, is employed as a right winger and forward for the Bundesliga football club SV Werder Bremen.
In a prior public video statement distributed via the social media platform Instagram, Ms. McKenna announced: ‘Guess what! I’m moving to Germany. I know I did some stories yesterday about packing.#newsafro_
