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Molly Smith and Tom Clare Marry in Manchester Civil Ceremony

Molly Smith and Tom Clare at their civil wedding ceremony in Manchester
Molly Smith and Tom Clare at their civil wedding ceremony in Manchester
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Reality television stars Molly Smith and Tom Clare officially tied the knot in a legal civil ceremony at Stockport Town Hall in Manchester on July 23, 2026.

The couple announced their nuptials on social media ahead of a larger wedding planned for later this summer in Majorca.

The Love Island: All Stars winners shared photos of their ceremony, where 32-year-old Smith wore a white minidress with a net veil alongside 26-year-old Clare in a black suit.

The couple first began dating in January 2024 before winning the reality show's inaugural all-star season.

Fellow television personalities including Jess Wright, Lucinda Strafford, and Alex Bowen sent congratulations following the announcement.

Close friend Casey O'Gorman also celebrated the event by sharing photos of the couple displaying their new wedding bands.

The legal union comes after Clare proposed during a candlelit beach setup in Dubai in September 2025.

Following their engagement, the couple took over as co-hosts of the NearlyWeds podcast in February 2026, replacing previous hosts Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo.

Reflecting on their engagement process, Smith shared details about the romantic proposal in Dubai.

"He smashed it. He had the whole set-up, a violinist - real flowers!

Without blowing his trumpet too much, it was extremely special, and he caught me off guard - I'd no clue it was going to happen," said Molly Smith.

The couple bought a house together four months after meeting on the reality series and quickly realized their long-term compatibility.

"I always say the real test is when you come out of the Villa and you're faced with real life but with me and Molly I just knew from early on," said Tom Clare.

He emphasized that their shared interests and strong family connections made the decision to get married clear from the start.

"We bought a house together after four months, I just knew. It was something I hadn't felt before with anyone.

I knew she was the woman I wanted to grow old with and spend the rest of my life with," said Tom Clare.

He further expressed his gratitude for finding a partner he connected with so deeply.

"We have the same interests, we get on, our families love each other. There's not one fault really.

I feel very lucky," said Tom Clare.

Ahead of the event, Clare indicated that their formal wedding celebration would remain focused strictly on close personal connections.

"I just want people at our wedding that I care about and that care about me and that I can ring and I know they'll be there," said Tom Clare.

He confirmed that their upcoming celebration would prioritize meaningful relationships over a large guest list.

"They're the only people I want there," said Tom Clare.

The couple is currently preparing for their second wedding ceremony abroad, which will take place later in the summer season.

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