Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are set to tie the knot this weekend at a ceremony in Portugal. The Little Mix singer, 32, and the professional footballer, also 32, have enjoyed a romance spanning almost ten years in the public eye. Since announcing their relationship, they have gotten engaged, welcomed children together, and even suffered a traumatic burglary at their UK home. They have also navigated a long-distance relationship due to Alex's three-year commitment playing for Turkish club Beşiktaş. With plans for an intimate celebration, Perrie and Alex are soon to become husband and wife.
How Did Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Meet?
Perrie and Alex first became romantically linked in November 2016 when she was spotted in his personal box at an Arsenal game. In 2017, she seemingly confirmed their relationship with an Instagram post showing Alex with their dogs, but she deleted it soon after, sparking split speculation. A month later, she confirmed their relationship with a picture of them kissing opposite the Eiffel Tower, captioned 'Him.'
When Did Perrie and Alex Get Engaged?
Alex proposed to Perrie while on holiday in 2022. Perrie shared snaps on Instagram, writing: 'Last night the love of my life got down on one knee; and I said… YES!' Among the photos was one of Alex on a moonlit beach. In his own post, Alex referred to Perrie as 'Mrs Oxlade-Chamberlain to be.'
How Many Children Do Perrie and Alex Have Together?
In May 2021, Perrie announced they were expecting their first child. In August, son Axel was born. Earlier this year, they welcomed their second child, daughter Alanis Valentine, born in January 2026.
Where Do Perrie and Alex Live?
Despite ten years together and two children, Perrie and Alex do not share a home yet. Perrie and the children live in her £3.5 million Cheshire mansion. With Alex no longer at Beşiktaş, he has moved to Celtic and plans to relocate the family to Glasgow.
When Was Perrie Engaged to Zayn Malik?
Before Alex, Perrie was engaged to One Direction's Zayn Malik. He proposed in 2013, but they called off the engagement in 2015, with Perrie claiming he broke up with her via text. She described the heartbreak as 'hellish' and hinted at an overlap with his new partner, Gigi Hadid.
Where Are Perrie and Alex Getting Married?
Alex and Perrie will exchange vows in Quinta do Lago, Portugal, where she owns a villa. Loved ones have flown out for the ceremony, including Little Mix bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. They are staying at the five-star Conrad Algarve hotel, where rooms cost up to £2,800 a night. An insider told The Sun: 'Perrie has been planning their big day for some time… It is a very intimate celebration.'
