Strictly star Nick Knowles, 62, marries Katie Dadzie, 34, in lavish six-figure ceremony
Both bride and groom defied tradition with their outfits.
Congratulations are in order for Nick Knowles, who has tied the knot with his girlfriend, Katie Dadzie.
The DIY SOS presenter, 62, wed his 34-year-old partner this weekend in a romantic ceremony in Essex.
Nick, who also took part in Strictly Come Dancing last series, got hitched at Braxted Park Estate, which is somewhat of a celebrity wedding hotspot, given that it’s also where Rylan Clark married Dan Neal in 2015.
Their lavish celebrations are rumoured to have cost six figures, with photos from their special day showing a large number of guests.
Snaps capture Nick and Katie’s loved ones outside the venue, gathering for photos.
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Katie, who co-owns lingerie brand Boa Boa with her now-husband, opted to defy tradition with her dress.
The DIY SOS star wore a blush pink blazer for his big day He was seen helping a friend sort his bowtie Katie defied tradition with a gorgeous gown covered in a blue floral patternStraying from convention, she looked stunning in a strapless white gown adorned with blue flowers.
She wore her brunette locks in a chic updo, accessorising simply with a silver necklace and, of course, her latest addition to the jewellery collection—a dazzling ring.
Meanwhile, Nick also pushed against the typical groom attire, looking dapper in a blush pink tuxedo with black lapels, completing the look with a bow tie.
A source previously shared that ‘no expense had been spared’ for Nick and Katie’s nuptials.
‘Nick and Katie’s big day is taking place at Braxted Park, a stunning location in Essex,’ they spilt to The Sun ahead of the lovebirds saying ‘I do.’
‘He’s invited all of his famous pals, including his Strictly co-stars, so it’s going to be a proper showbiz bash.
The lingerie brand co-owner wore her sparkling new ring The newlyweds are thought to have splashed six figures on their nuptials They wed at the luxury Braxted Park Estate in Essex‘Katie’s dress is beautiful and is going to blow people away. Nick and Katie’s guests will be treated to delicious food and amazing entertainment – really no expense has been spared.’
It’s currently unknown which of Nick’s Strictly pals attended his wedding, but he featured on the BBC dance series alongside JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, Wynne Evans, Jamie Borthwick, Sam Quek, and eventual winner Chris McCausland.
Alas, Nick’s own Strictly journey came to a sour end when he suffered a series of brutal injuries in training.
He was forced to sit out of Movie Week with his pro partner, Luba Mushtuk, returning with a Paddington-themed routine the following Saturday, which ended up being his final hurrah.
At the start of 2025, Nick revealed it was going to take eight months for him to recover fully after undergoing two surgeries: one to reattach his bicep and one to reconstruct his knee.
By his side through the rehabilitation process, though, has been Katie.
Nick popped the question to Katie in 2023 (Picture: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock) She was by his side as he recovered from two operations after his Strictly injuries (Picture: Instagram)Following his Strictly stint, then-fiancée Katie warned that Nick was ‘a shell of a man’ due to being ‘exhausted’.
She started dating him in 2021, having met when their children became friends at a play centre.
Nick has three sons and one daughter, whom he shares with two ex-wives, making Katie his third marriage.
He has long been vocal about the backlash to his relationship with Katie, who is 28 years his junior.
The TV personality previously told The Times that Katie ‘occasionally wondered if it’s all worth it’ due to ‘horrible’ racist abuse she receives online.
Nick said: ‘It’s really unpleasant and unfair,’ with Katie also accused of being a ‘gold digger’ in her Instagram comments.
‘Katie’s a mum of two, she’s super intelligent and capable, within just eight months, her lingerie brand was stocked by Next.
He has long hit back at critics of their age gap (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)‘But you just get people being properly vile. So you understand when she goes, “I don’t know if I want to be around this”.’
Nick was then asked if he tried to change her mind in those moments, to which he replied: ‘No. I understand. But in the end, we love each other very much.’
Speaking in 2023 about the moment he popped the question, Nick revealed he actually used a Haribo ring.
Nick shared on The One Show that Katie was travelling to see him in New Orleans and he realised it was ‘the ideal time’ to propose, but he ‘didn’t have a ring.’
