Essex's most glamorous couple has officially kicked off the festive season with a breathtaking Christmas transformation of their luxurious mansion. Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have turned their home into a winter wonderland, creating what promises to be an extra special celebration this year.
A Festive Welcome in Essex
No sooner had Halloween decorations been packed away than the famous pair began their Christmas preparations. Following London's lead in early festive displays, they've wrapped the grand pillars of their porch in elegant tinseled greenery and decorative baubles.
The Coronation Street star Michelle, 38, and TOWIE's Mark, also 38, have opted for a more subdued display compared to last year's three-tree portico spectacle. Instead, they've enhanced their picture-perfect entrance with large, deep red velvet bows that complement the traditional Christmas colour scheme.
Sticking to the classic red, gold and green palette, the couple erected a magnificent Christmas tree in their porch, beautifully adorned with oversized baubles and lush velvet bows. The entire display creates a sophisticated festive welcome that sets the tone for their celebrations.
Palma's First Christmas
This year holds particular significance for Mark and Michelle as they prepare for their first Christmas with daughter Palma, who was born in March. The couple shared their excitement on social media, captioning their festive reveal: 'It's the most wonderful time of the year, an extra special one for us this time.'
They expressed gratitude to event company @4.seasonevents for 'bringing the magic to our home again,' indicating this has become an annual tradition for the household.
The new parents have been documenting precious milestones throughout the year, taking little Palma on her first holiday in April to Soho Farmhouse, the exclusive member's club in Chipping Norton. In June, they celebrated Michelle's birthday with a sun-soaked trip to Marbella, where photos showed the Fool Me Once star cradling her newborn during walks in a stylish white floral outfit.
From X Factor to Family Life
The couple's journey to parenthood began over a decade ago when they first met backstage at The X Factor in December 2012. Mark previously revealed on Jamie Laing's Private Parts podcast that he 'chased her for a while,' with Michelle initially turning him down for about a year before they began dating properly.
Their romance progressed quickly, with Mark proposing just nine months after they started dating in September 2013. The pair tied the knot on May 24, 2015, in a beautiful ceremony at St Mary's Church in Bury St Edmunds, followed by a reception at the historic Tudor mansion Hengrave Hall in Suffolk.
At the time, Mark told The Mirror: 'I've got now, for the first time in my life, what I've always wanted and what every boy dreams of – affection in a relationship, love, best friend, a girl I fancy… everything rolled into one.'
The couple consciously waited to have children to focus on their careers and chasing their dreams. Mark became emotional discussing Palma's arrival on his Heart FM radio show with co-host Olly Murs, describing fatherhood as the 'biggest achievement of my life.'
'It's the best feeling in the world,' he shared. 'I wake up every morning just so excited to see her face. That moment when I held her in my arms, it gets me emotional now thinking about it.'
Friends and fans have flooded the comments section with praise for their Christmas display. Television personality Lizzie Cundy responded: 'Wow. Absolutely stunning. I'm coming over with some mince pies.'
The couple announced Palma Elizabeth Wright's arrival on March 6 with a black and white photo, marking the beginning of their new chapter as parents. As they prepare for Palma's first Christmas, their beautifully decorated Essex home stands as a testament to their growing family and the magical memories they're creating together.
