Gorka Marquez shares Gemma Atkinson wedding update as BBC Strictly star admits 'It doesn't matter'

Marquez revealed to Heat magazine that they initially wanted to marry but "then we had Mia and then COVID happened."

Following the pandemic, further postponements occurred when Atkinson became pregnant with their second child.

 

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have opened up about their plans to get married

"After that, we got pregnant with Thiago, and Gemma didn't want to get married pregnant," he explained.

The 40-year-old actress, who appeared on Strictly in 2017 alongside professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, was also keen to regain her fitness following the birth.

"Then after the pregnancy, she wanted to get in shape," Marquez continued.

Despite the delays, the Spanish dancer insisted: "We're going to get married but we're happy how we are. We have two children, so it doesn't matter if we sign a document or not."

Atkinson recently suggested the wedding could take place in 2026. During an Instagram Q&A session, she told followers: "Possibly next year... We've been back and forth about registry offices/going to Spain."

The former Emmerdale actress emphasised that neither wants an elaborate celebration.

"None of us want a big fuss or lots of guests so we may just go and do it with just family and come back and have a huge party!" she wrote.

She added: "I've never wanted a big white wedding. More than happy with a lovely small one. We feel married anyway."

Marquez echoed this sentiment on social media, stating: "In our heads, we're married already. Marriage these days doesn't have as much value, it's not like the old days. I think the value is in the compromise with one another."

The couple have revealed they are searching for a property in Malaga to strengthen their children's connection to their Spanish heritage.