Celebrities and footballers were among those in attendance at the lavish ceremony
EastEnders star Danny Dyer brought a touch of football to his daughter's wedding over the weekend. The actor walked his daughter Dani Dyer, 28, down the aisle as she married footballer Jarrod Bowen in a stunning Bridgerton-style ceremony.
After the couple said 'I do', Danny couldn't resist incorporating a bit of football banter into the proceedings.
In videos shared on social media, he can be heard encouraging guests to sing 'Bowen's On Fire - and he's married Dani Dyer' to the tune of pop star Gala's hit Freed from Desire, as guests could be seen waving white napkins in the air.
The usual lyrics are less family friendly - but also refer to Jarrod and Dani being an item, reports the Mirror.
Despite a possible hangover today, Love Island star Dani quickly changed her surname to Dyer-Bowen on Instagram, and is thrilled with how her big day went.
Other photos also showed her holding a bag from the celebrations saying 'Wifey For Lifey' making it clear she thinks the commitment and marriage is very much for keeps.
The couple have twin daughters, Summer and Star, both one. Dani also has son Santi, four, from a previous relationship. On her Instagram, Dani gushed about her wedding day, captioning a video with: "The most perfect, special day."
The couple's nuptials took place in the Buckinghamshire countryside under a stunning glass marquee, but chose to exchange vows outdoors to benefit from the glorious weather.
As soon as they sliced into an immense white cake, live music began playing in readiness for the evening celebrations. Attendance was intimate, with just 60 guests, reflecting the couple's close-knit friendship and family group.
Amongst the attendees was Jarrod's ex-West Ham colleague Declan Rice.
High-profile friends quickly flocked online to offer well-wishes, including podcaster Giovanna Fletcher who exclaimed: "Whoooooooop! ! ! Huge congratulations!".
Actress Vicky McClure joined in with, "Huge congratulations!", while Liverpool ace Andy Robertson offered his congrats. Former Love Island contestant Samira Mighty added her excitement with, "Omgggggggg my beautiful babe."
Even West Ham's Instagram couldn't resist showing support, commenting, "Congratulations to you both."
The newlyweds' socials were a buzz of activity showcasing their entire day, beginning with Dani sipping bubbles and singing with her twins over a breakfast of champagne.
Following the ceremony, she and Jarrod were showered in white confetti before both Jarrod and Dani's dad Danny gave speeches. Dani's bridesmaids were dressed in pink, while her team of stylists and makeup artists wore brightly coloured dresses on the day and also posed with her in her bridesmaid dress.
The video of the day seemed to show Dani having a first dance with both her dad Danny and Jarrod before other guests joined them on the dance floor. After a late night of partying with a live band, guests could help themselves to takeaway pizzas.
The boxes were specially made for the day and said 'DandJ that's amore' on them.
As reported on Sunday, Dani Dyer has been in discussions with the BBC and has now verbally agreed to participate in Strictly Come Dancing this year. It will be another thing to make 2025 a year to remember for her.
In February, Dani spoke about how she first met her fiancé in 2021, because he was her neighbour and took in her parcels for her.
"Jarrod was my neighbour", Dyer told the Happy mum Happy Baby podcast as she recalled the unusual story of how they met.
"I've never really spoken about this. I moved into the house I was in with Santi and he was only a few months old," she said.
"It was a really small, cute little neighbourhood. I loved that house. People were like 'oh, Jarrod Bowen lives next door' but I didn't follow football at the time, just wasn't interested in football."
Dani continued: "Then he knocked on my door a couple of times because my parcels went there. I remember the first time I opened the door... you know what it's like, slicked-back hair... and I opened the door and I didn't know it was Jarrod Bowen and he was hot.
"Blue eyes, blonde hair, a bit of me. I was like 'ohh, thanks!'. Then there were a few times I'd see him. I used to know when he was leaving for football because I'd hear his car go and he'd reverse out and I was like, oh I can go put the bins out.
"There was once I knew I looked OK because I had a shoot that day and I remember walking back round and then I put the key in the door and he came out and I thought 'I know I look good today'. So then he said 'have you got a meter reading key?' once, a meter reading key for your gas or something.
"But I did not think nothing of it and said 'no, no I don't' and then he was like 'oh I'm moving house' and I was like 'oh good luck with everything'."
Dyer revealed that after he moved out, Bowen messaged her on her birthday to say 'happy birthday' and following that 'they never stopped speaking'.
Danny, a father-of-three and West Ham fan, is overjoyed that his daughter Dani has ended up marrying the West Ham star, who sources describe as a private individual, family man and not a flashy footballer by modern standards.
In the run-up to the wedding, Danny stated: "I have met every single boyfriend that has walked through my door - and then she brings home the West Ham captain."
Danny expressed his admiration for Jarrod, saying: "I have gone from the lying scum, and I hate them, to a man who I would not mind tonguing myself! A strong man. If he lent in I would put my lips on this geezer.
"He is just, as a father and joking aside, he took her on with a 14 month old son and that says a lot about a man I will tell you. He is amazing. I can't wait to give her away. What a touch. But if he was to make a move on me before..
I think I'm in love with him, slightly."
Jarrod has been a key player for West Ham since joining in 2020, including scoring the winning goal in the 2023 Europa Conference League final to secure the team's first trophy in 43 years.
Danny continued: "Okay. He plays for West Ham. He's one of West Ham's hot ones. He's the captain of West Ham. And he's unbelievable, this guy. I mean, he comes in my house. I take his shoes off for him.
"And I give him the remote control. And I say, 'Mate, this is your house now'. But he's an incredible person. I just want someone to love my daughters the way I do. I want them to worship them and look after them. Let me tell you that. I love him."
