The Wedding Episode 💍

0:03Okay, guys, we're not here right now, but we wanted to do a little throwback to the past and give you guys the last episode of Nearlyweds just before we got married. No, this is when we got married. Newlyweds. Nearlyweds. Nearlyweds. So this is when we were getting married. This is the wedding episode, honey. Oh, the big dog. Oh, the big one. Oh, yeah. Here we go. Enjoy this very special episode of Nearlyweds.

0:58We'll see you next time.

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2:27Wow, what a year we had COVID. We had a lot of presidents. No, no, no, delete. It has been... It's been a rollercoaster. There's been some highs. There's been some serious lows. There's been some arguments. There's been some big arguments. There's been some tears. There's been some tears. And there's been a couple. We had some serious blues. We had some serious... Blue boy, blue boy, blue boy, blue boy, blue boy, blue. Wedding blues is a serious thing, honey. Yeah, we actually felt depressed. Well, I actually think I got COVID from the wedding or some form of illness from various people who sorted around going, oh, God, I've got COVID, but don't worry, I'm still coming.

3:16Some of the guests, some of the guests. Come see me the day before. Can't wait to just be dying on my wedding day. what was your favourite moment of the whole wedding your speech the speech your speech well I just your speech how do you say that sister because we have something coming up for you what else do you like about the wedding the band was incredible yeah ALR music shout out unbelievable the I don't think I had one drink because I couldn't move an inch yeah oh Penny B is calling me your mother she's phoned me as well oh what's that about and your dad called me really Oh, scary. Hold on, let's film my mum really quick.

3:55Hold on one second. Imagine if it's saying serious. Hey, you're doing it. Jump party? Yeah. I want to know how Sophie is. Oh, she's okay. Oh, Penny, I'm okay. She's okay, mum. So we're just recording a podcast. If anyone put me on the stage one more time, I was about to kick them in the teeth. I was like, please stop. Get on the stage, Sophie. I was like, no, no, I can't dance. And my cousin will just, I get straight off the stage and he was like, you're really sick of dancing. You need some dancing. That's not like perfect. I've been out there for 20 minutes. Trying to dance my little body away.

4:26I had my favorite moment was we changed the first dance last minute. I watched the Ed Sheeran documentary. And in the Ed Sheeran documentary, his song, Perfect. I found a girl for me. I'm just a rabbit. Follow my knees. Why are you like... I'm just a girl, boy. Why you didn't country? Anyway, I watched the Ed Sheeran documentary and he said that was about his wife and he said it's because I found someone who's so perfect to me. And I went, well, that has to be our first song. What was it going to be? It was going to be Adelaide. No, that would have been waltzing around. I would have had to... You know, I did dance.

5:08You know, I did dance lessons with my dad. Yeah, I know, it's phenomenal. But we just did this dance and Ed Sheeran's Perfect came on and it was just the most amazing thing and everyone was just on the dance floor singing it, screaming it on the dance floor. Yeah, that was pretty amazing. That was insane. No one got off the dance floor. I did a little dance with my dad. That was pretty special. That was so special. We were on shoulders and we kissed each other in the crowd. We did. I'm going to put it out. It's like they were a group of fans. It was our friends. Also, I felt so bad for your cousin, Geordie, on his shoulders.

5:39I was like, you can put me down if you want. I've been on them for about an hour. I was like, he's probably literally like, get off. Like, I'm going to put it out there. What's this, Dan? It's the greatest wedding I've ever been to. And it was our wedding. It's the greatest wedding I've ever been to. I wish I was a guest. I know. No, only because it was so great. I just want to give details, guys. Okay, Tally Hackett, our great friend, Tally Gilbert, came on the podcast with her Think Pinky Studios. Every single person had a little perm on their placemat. And everyone loved that. That was incredible.

6:11I truly think that made so many people, like, that warm their heart. Like, my Uncle Robert said he's going to frame his. and that like he truly was like choked and he doesn't get emotional. Emily Blackwell's boyfriend who I've only met a couple of times, Jordan. Well, you really knew a lot about him. I only knew, for some reason I get, no, I know a lot about people. I remember weird things, like the weirdest stuff. He told me once, I've met him twice. Or twice maybe. Sorry, but he's an absolute legend. He's a legend. I met him twice. He said to me once that on Mondays he always juices. I put that in the perm.

6:44He told me it's a passing comment ages ago and I remembered it. And he was like, he came up to me and he couldn't believe that I had remembered it. He couldn't believe it. By the way, I took credit for all of it. I was like, yeah, it took me so long to do this. No, you didn't. No, Tali, they know it was you. But everything, honey, and I'm just so excited about it. Like, the canapes, the fact that we had delicious croquettes and prawns. Sorry, the amount of food that went away makes my heart sick. Yeah, I think. Like, honestly, I cannot. It was amazing. Did anyone have a sherry? That was a whole sherry bar.

7:14We had a show. You know, we had Kurt, who was our celebrant. Celebrant? I get it wrong every time. Celebrant. Celebrant. Whatever the fuck he's called. Anyway. Wait, wait. Let me just talk to you about this. So we got told to do like, you know, I said I really wanted to keep it short. You know what I'm like? I don't, I get nervous standing up on stage. We were literally on like a pedestal with a million people watching. I was about to buckle at my knees. And we got told, look, please, it's going to be five minutes unless you say something nice about each other. so I got told to give bullet points four bullet points about Jamie Jamie made a bloody paragraph yeah I elaborated so what did I do four my bullet points looking like the cold hard bitch I am and you gave a paragraph about how much you love me and your parents again I was given three bullet points about my parents I'm going to read the ones about my mum and dad because I just think so lovely this is what was read out at our ceremony in the wedding and well I don't know why I'm going to read it's okay you said some lovely things but mine was a home run honey my mum and dad cried I'm going to read it to you Mum Where do I even begin?

8:17You have sat through church services sat on sidelines been hit by a white van sat in hospitals picked up my clothes and defended me at all times Your life has been spent looking after your kids and reminding us each day how proud you are of us But I think it's our time to say how proud we are to be your kids You're the greatest mother one could ask for I was told the quote that sums it up perfectly To the world you are a mother but to your family you are the world we love you no this isn't fair because I don't remember do you want to hear my dad's one? no this is a fact my parents shall too I'm going to read it to you dad where on earth would we be without you?

8:56literally we wouldn't be here funny joke ha ha ha you are the person that is never judged whatever path I have taken or chosen to you have encouraged it you have never stopped me from filling my dreams always filling me with the confidence to do so you might not remember but once I sent you a message saying what a great father you were you replied saying I'm the lucky one to have a son like you it's a message I have and will never forget we couldn't love you more sorry that's upset me because now my parents aren't getting the shout they are your parents are the coolest do you know what's so great listen we can just keep because we've got to get on with this episode because there is so much to cover and things like that but honestly are you going to ever let me speak no I don't think not today right okay well it's about meeting so we decided to do it at 6pm because my dad is a, he's a big old guy and he really, really couldn't bear the thought of it being any early because he was like, I'm not walking out that aisle sweating.

9:49So 6pm came. I woke up at 7. I felt... 7am. 7am. I was shaking in my boots. You and your ushers would not get out the villa. I was like, chop, chop, chop, chop. We had to leave the villa at 11am in the morning. Should have left at 7. Well, where would we go? Your mother's villa. Okay. I was quaking when I say guys you're like this and I good for a podcast that when I say my hands were shaking they were so clammy and I was the last person to get ready so I just had to watch everyone I was just pacing around pacing around pacing around pacing around and then by the time I was like five I was like right gotta go we've gotta go I got in my dress dad walked down the stairs for everyone to see me my dad cried it was very sweet I wrote all my bridesmaid letters and my dad letters and it was very emotional it's amazing And then we get in the car and I'm like, right, let's go.

10:45And no one had arrived. So I had to drive around the roundabout for an hour. I was like, and I couldn't move because if you see my dress, it's pretty bloody tight. And if you saw my veil, it's pretty bloody long. And I was like, that's in the car. Neck crooked. So the veil wasn't pulling out my button. And my dad just kept going, so when do you think, so what time's the first course going in? And I was like, dad, no talking. And then I finally got to come in. You were freaking out. You were so nervous. I actually genuinely thought I was going to faint. You squeezed my hand on the stage and went, I can't, I'm so hot.

11:19No, but the thing is, because the sun was burning in my eyes, and I can't even explain going up those stairs. It was just so many people. It was so overwhelming. Like, I often, I'm not that much of a nervous person, but I actually genuinely thought I was going to faint. I was okay. Jay, you weren't okay with tears. Oh yeah, I was crying a lot. I was crying a lot. I cried a lot throughout the day. No, you did. When I say my hands, if you closed them, you would have filled the whole bottle of water. I was like, Dad, please stop holding my hand because they were so sweaty. It was disgusting. And then we walked up the steps and had a little dress of mine.

11:57Oh, that wasn't easy, was it? It was just amazing. And then... We were on a pedestal. I know you like to be on stage, but you know I'm not as confident as you. And I was like... it's that tight little dress of mine as well. Heavy little veil, yanking my head back. I know, I know. I just loved every single minute. And we had these long tables around a water fountain, which was just amazing where everyone sat when we had the dinner. I mean, look, we can go on, but I tell you what, I just, I want to say, it couldn't have been better. It was the greatest day of it. And to anyone who is getting married and has listened to this podcast, the cheesy line is, is remember to drink it in because it goes by in a flash.

12:39It's impossible to hold on to it. It goes by so quickly and you look back at the videos and that was just so wonderful on how it's done. Yeah. So we're going to get into our final episode of being nearly weds. And like, hey, who knows what the future is going to hold? Who knows? It could be divorced. No, it's not going to be divorce. Who knows what's going to happen? I don't know. Who knows? Who knows if you'll ever see our faces again? Yeah, who knows? Who knows? Say it one more time. For potentially the last time ever, but it might not be. Could change the name, who knows. But potentially for the last time ever, let's begin the episode.

13:32Hello, I'm Jamie Lange. And I'm Safiya Boo. Leng, I think. Well, actually, I'm Safiya Leng. And we met four years ago, and now... We're married! Hello, and welcome back to Lady Mads. Hi, guys. How are you? Now, we have a very special episode today. Producer Jack has been working endlessly. Who... Also, shout out to the whole team. Jemima, Producer Jemima, Producer Jack, Jamie, Jamie G, videographer, for being at the wedding and just knocking everything out of the park and just being, what a great team. You haven't even listened to the episode when the team were on the podcast. I know I need to listen to it.

14:12But mostly because, guys, the weather was shocking. And these guys planted sausages for us. Jack, the rumour is, so tell us what happened. I thought you were joking when we recorded it before. There were quite literally thunderstorms the day before the wedding. Yeah. And so we thought it would be wise to plant a sausage. So we went out, bought a sausage. the first shop was closed because all shops are closed on Friday so we had to find this other off license bought a sausage cooked it buried it what happened on the wedding day? Blazing sunshine Blazing sunshine the only day the only day what happened the day after the wedding?

14:47rain thunderstorms our flight got cancelled because of thunderstorms we had to get a taxi £200 that's on you sorry about that sweet to Malaga and get another flight no we had to stay at a horrible hotel That's also a new IBIS budget Big up I shared a bed with Jamie We tried to cut costs And then got the flight The next day What the hell And you could have come To the pool party You could have come To the pool party Why didn't you come to that Because we had an episode To edit Oh that's true So just me with the laptop On the pool Sorry Sorry can you keep it down Oh my god Guys you're incredible Did you video planting The sausage Yeah No way What type of sausage was it It was a fat one I don't know what it was.

15:32Did you actually video it? Yeah, we put it on our stories. I haven't seen it. Oh, yeah, you were too busy partying. Oh, that's it. I was too busy all over the place. You were too busy breaking down. Breaking down, baby. Hey, okay, Producer Jack, you have created a wonderful episode for us today. We are going to get into it, and I think you want to kick it off with something special, right? Yeah, we've got two long bits of audio, but the first one to play is from the best man and woman. Do you want to intro it into it? Okay, guys. We had some speeches throughout the night. Patrikh, my father-in-law, gave one.

16:04I gave a group speech. And my two best men, my best friends, Georgie and Toby, also gave a speech. And here it is.

16:16Coming up next, very exciting. That's Spencer. Joint best man speech. Georgie LaRue, Toby Wilkinson. Welcome, everyone, to Jamie and Sophie's wedding. The Spanish edition. This is the fun one. The first one was a small gathering on the steps of Chelsea Town Hall where Jamie invited only his closest paparazzi. Or anyone but Spencer, really. The problem with writing a speech about Jamie is that nothing's a secret. I think we can all agree that Jamie is not a private person. He's laid bare for us all to see. He's actually downloadable via numerous different formats, TV, radio, podcasts, even a book, which FYI is on sale for£1.97 at the moment while stocks last.

17:15now it might be a surprise to everyone that he studied drama especially given how incredible he was at every single sport that existed how he was radley's greatest ever sports scholar the fastest man alive so keen to prove this he was often found challenging people to oppose raffles running race down the king's road not always fully clothed those of you didn't know back then, his name was Jamie Lang, not Jamie Lang Spencer.

17:50They had to change the mics. His hairline was much more like mine. And those Cuban heels he's wearing tonight to make himself seem a little taller, they were more all saints than Saint Laurent. And given he was arrested for shoplifting in boots, he certainly wasn't living up to being the heir to the McVitie's fortune.

18:13But the biggest change about Jamie now versus then is despite him getting older, the skin on his face seems to be getting smoother and tighter. Now, Jamie swears blind he's never had Botox or any sort of cosmetic surgery. So I suppose we'll have to take his word for it. It's not as if Jamie ever lies. In fact, Jamie's sworn on his parents' lives so many times it's a miracle they're all here.

18:48on the topic of fibs and fillers made in chelsea how could we not mention it we remember the day jamie told us he was going on the show we tried to warn him that some of his character traits could make this a high risk decision an unreliable posh party boy prone to the old porcupine what could possibly go wrong? Well, it turns out an awful lot. About 22 seasons were. As Jamie's celeb status grew, so did his busy schedule. We imagine that almost everyone here tonight, at one time or another, has had a plan with Jamie, only to find out he's got three other plans that evening. He is the original yes man.

19:39We've been on numerous holidays with Jamie and until his stag he'd never arrived or left at the time originally planned and it's genuinely a huge relief he's made it here tonight. But what's most frustrating about this trait of his is it's also what makes him so special. The only reason it was such a disappointment when he arrived late, left early, or didn't show at all was because every party, holiday, whatever, was always a brighter, funnier, and more joyful occasion for this Christmas.

20:17And what I would say is you can do anything you want if you can convince the great British is public that you're a good dancer.

20:28But we all know the real reason why MIC was the best decision ever. And it's because he met the wonderful, incredible Sophie, who looks beyond beautiful this evening.

20:44What's abundantly clear is that the acceleration of Jamie's career perfectly coincides with him and Sophie settling down together. No one can question how great a success Nearly Wedds has been. Success that's driven by your mutual talent, your immense chemistry and connection and your shared... your shared sense of humor. In Sophie you found someone who's even more popular with the fans than you are and together that you're a real power couple. Two people with an intense love of beauty treatments, the finer things in life, living life to the full and having a good time. And finally, Jamie has met someone who leaves parties even later than he does.

21:36She never leaves, that's the problem. Your generosity of spirit is unparalleled. Not only do you light up every room you walk into, but you also have the most incredible gift of making everyone in that room feel brighter. These are special qualities that Sophie also has. He is enormously supportive and believes so much in his friends. It's something I'll never take for granted in our friendship and what makes you so unbelievably special. So to finish, Jamie, this is to you, our friend, someone we couldn't be prouder of. And to you and Sophie, we wish you the happiest of futures. keep making each other laugh through those good times and the bad.

22:20Please, would everyone be upstanding and raise a glass to the very special, very incredible Mr. and Mrs. Leng. Not Leng, Leng. Woo! What the hell is wrong with me? What the hell is wrong with me? I've had it before. It's a fucking music jacket. Oh, my God. I cried the first time. I cried even more that time. Oh my God, that is just insane. Let's go into the next one. I don't think I can, Jack. What is the next one? Okay. Jamie G player. Hey, I'm Sean Stafford. I'm good friends with Jamie and I've trained both Jamie and Sophie to get them ready for their big day. We have just finished dinner, cut the cake, had the first dance and now everybody is cutting loose.

23:07And how's Jamie looking today? Come on, you've seen the abs probably more than most people. He's looking amazing. To be honest, he's been on such good form all day. His speech was incredible. There was not a dry eye in the house. All I'm looking forward to now is the pool party tomorrow where he can finally get to show off the six-pack he's been working on for the last year.

23:31Hello, I am Oti Mabuse and this is my wonderful husband. Hi, guys. What's your name? Oh, Marius, my name, yes. It's been a long night. I think coming in, we didn't know what to expect. We kind of got in late, really late. We arrived just after Sophie in the car, but then they stopped and then they hit her and then we went past her and then we got the best seats. We were right at the front. Amazing. Right at the front. So you snuck past, you didn't notice? Didn't notice, didn't see her at all. Then she came out, we all cried, and then got to know the entire family, all of them. Because people know I'm a dancer, everyone's going to want to dance with me.

24:10I'm going to leave as soon as people start dancing. Has anyone asked yet? Well, they pre-asked and I was like, yeah, yeah, yeah. But I know as soon as like, I'm like, I'm out. How would you rate the first dance out of the first dances you've seen? No, that was really sweet. They just rocked from side to side and I love that it wasn't just their dance. Their parents came on and everybody, the whole wedding party came on. I really liked that. My favourite part, I have to say, is the buffet. Dessert buffet. I would have been nuts before they were there Tell me, what have you had? I've had watermelon Okay, my version of nuts I was like, yeah Watermelon, blueberries Pineapples There were some amazing cakes Oh my god, yeah White chocolate, dark chocolate Middle, everything Like fruits mixed Strawberries with chocolate Oh my god

25:05Hi, I'm Oli Locke And I know Sophie and Jamie through that small show called Ben Chossie. Yeah, I knew Jamie before because he fancied me in Portugal. He always said I was the cool one. Turns out he's probably the cool one. And what was it like seeing Jamie marry Sophie instead of yourself? It's difficult for him or me, but it's nice to see him happy now. We certainly had some tears at some point. I saw Jamie look at me during the speech and really remember that I should have been there, really. But I'm pleased with him. Yeah, that certainly tears in some manner. Some of the speeches certainly got me wet.

25:44All of Maiden Chelsea were all together, basically, on the table with the staff. It's very nice. Couldn't be further away from him, but it's very nice for him to think that was tactical. Very much so. It's nice to see that his colleagues and friends are everywhere around him, and then suddenly we're stuck in the fucking corner. And also, everyone else had salmon. We had chicken. That's what we had. That was the staff meal. It was a very nice chicken. It was like a sea bass cheddar side in here. In the mountain sea bass, they fucking got murdered today. Hundreds of the fuckers. Was there any moments today that stood out to you?

26:17Anything that you'll remember? No, it's a shithole. It was heaven. I must admit, when you walked in, it was spectacular, I must admit. I mean, I got married in the Natural History Museum. It was pretty fucking amazing. but this is a close fourth or fifth. It was all right. I've enjoyed it in lots of ways.

26:37As a married man, I would say, well, don't do it, but that's fucking late, isn't it? I have absolutely no advice whatsoever. I'm shit at marriage. I need to shag more. If my husband was here right now, he'd be like, oh, yeah, because you don't give out as much. Like, I don't. I rarely give out. My name is Penny Baines, and I'm Jamie's mum. Today has been emotional. It's been quite a long day because Jamie was literally flying high and with anxiety and panic. And so we had a lot of calming him down, calming my daughter down because she was going to do the poem. So I'm just really glad it's all gone so perfectly.

27:19And the speech, let's talk about the speech quickly. A big dedication to you and unbelievably emotional from Jamie. But Jamie has always been high emotion. And I've always said two things about Jamie. One, when Jamie walks in the room, the lights go on.

27:40He has so much love to give. And I've been the lucky recipient of all that love all his life. It was hugely emotional because he said such lovely things. So mainly I cried through the whole of his speech.

27:58Mama, Mumsy, Penny, my true rock mum. Mum, I don't think I have enough time to express the love for you. You always have put your kids first. Even though everyone knows I'm your favourite, you don't make it too obvious.

28:16It hasn't been the easiest road for you. Breaking into flats, throwing parties, you thinking I was a drug dealer at one point, getting arrested in Peterborough me phoning you up and asking what a Maringe Tower was only to find out it was a meringue or getting my ill-in-laws doing my retakes and then getting worse than before Mama, your love for me is the one thing I have never questioned and I couldn't ask for a better mum

28:49Dad, Nick, Nikolaevich, Papa your unconditional kindness towards others, your unjudging attitude towards people in life and your ability to pay school fees for 42 years is unbelievable. Again, I haven't been the easiest for you, but you were patient and always gave me the greatest advice. When I decided to marry Sophie, I was nervous. You were the first person I told. It was at Radley with George. I quietly and nervously told you. you didn't say any words you just smiled and hugged me that was everything I needed the love you show Sophie is undeniable and I couldn't be prouder to be your son

29:37just thrilled for them both because it's been quite a build-up and I think quite a lot of anxiety I think they have a lot of pressure on them from the public perception of them and so You're always worried it's not going to be as good as you want, and it's just surpassed every expectation. But what I love most about Jamie is that he never, ever isn't himself. He's always charming, friendly, and he still, to this day, can't believe his luck. We laugh. We go... I keep saying to him, you're not Brad Pitt, you know. And he just... He says, isn't this crazy? People want to talk to me. So I've loved it.

30:17I've loved watching his journey. We've had some seriously dead years. He failed to make my 60th birthday dinner. But throughout it all, Jamie's love and his love for me and my love for him is just constant. And I don't think it'll change because I know him inside out and he'll always be a bit of mine.

30:46so what were these 76 marathons it wasn't just that it was something phenomenal what you did well i did i ran 76 marathons in the 76 cities of the united kingdom in 76 days yeah it was um it was crazy and i just finished a week ago my name is joshua patterson and i am Jamie Lang's I think favourite person from Norfolk ever because I'm the only person from Norfolk I think he knows to be honest you got a special shout out in the speech I'm actually really humbled that's quite special of all the people that were credited there it took me 76 marathons for him to notice me Josh where are you buddy Josh Patterson 76 marathons in 76 cities in 76 days and he's here tonight raising a huge amount of money for Samaritans Josh You're incredible, buddy.

31:35Fada, I can't see you, but you're amazing. That's an unbelievable feat. There you are, buddy. Legs are good. Body's good. Mine's a little bit tired, but I'm so happy to be here. Weirdly, it's things like the wedding today. You have to look forward to things when you're getting back, and this was one of them, and here we are. It's mad. So you were actually thinking about the wedding when you were doing your runs? I was. I was actually thinking of the wedding. Like I said, the thing is, when you're in a camper van and you're parked in an Asda car park in like Dundee, it's quite bleak. You have to think of things that are positive.

32:10And for me, I knew this was going to be such a special day. Jamie is a friend that's so close to my heart. And there's something really special about seeing the ones closest to you getting married and getting married to the person that they love more than anything in the world.

32:27Oh, hello. Are we into being interviewed? Oh, I like it.

32:35Melissa Chatham and Toby Watkins. I mean, you could do this interview yourself, but I don't need to be here. Splendid. So the boys got kicked out of the villa because the girls were doing a full-on five-hour glam operation. It sounded like there was a lot of anxiety, there was a lot of drama, there was a lot of running around, rushing, panicking. But they all look amazing, so it was worth it. And then I guess the speeches of her husband and her sister. Well, I've been to a fair few weddings, but those speeches were 100 % the best. It was incredible. It was so great. So how much did you cry? I cried so much.

33:14And also it's fine at the wedding when everyone's looking forward. You can kind of get away with a few tears. But then when at dinner, everyone sat opposite you and I was there like... And it hadn't gone dark at this point, so it was full sunlight. And I was there like wiping away tears. It was amazing. It was really, really cool. Very happy tears, but a lot of tears. And you led the charge with the bridesmaids. You were the first person to walk down, right? What was that like? I think there was a little bit of a logistical error, if I'm being honest. But I think we went a little bit too early because the wedding planner in front of us told us to go and the one behind us was like, don't.

33:45And we were like, well, what the fuck do we do? We just need to go. So we just went. All I remember was getting up there and turning around and looking for Sophie. And then she was already like there. And I was like, oh my God, she's already there. So I had missed Jamie's reaction because I was getting up there and I just turned around and stared at her the whole time and everyone was talking about Jamie's reaction and I was like damn I missed because I was just staring at Soph but Sophie's your best friend you've got to stare at her I know I like who else I mean she was like the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life An angel from heaven above So I think for me the dress fitting was probably maybe the most emotional part Because that was when she walked out and I was like oh my god wow wow wow wow And then they put the veil on her and then her sister held out the veil the dress fitting and the veil, as you guys are going to see, is like quite something.

34:25So that was really like a, I don't know, like it really like hits something. I don't know what it is. And then it happened again today when she walked down the stairs the first time and her father saw her and he choked up and then all of us choked up. We all loved what we were wearing, which I thought was special and important for us to feel confident and lovely. And like, I love it. I want to wear this dress again. So we were all in the same color, which was basically white. I was saying, I was like very generous of the bride to be like, oh you guys can like I want you guys in this and we were all basically wearing like this champagne whitish kind of colour I don't think she breathed about the dog hello my name is Alexander Mitten my middle name is Louis and I'm at a wedding I've sat next to somebody called Emily Lang I'm back sorry guys I'm drinking a coffee just to let you all know how does it feel to see Jamie Leng, one of your best friends, you know, getting married?

35:24I never thought I'd see the day. I certainly didn't think he would get married before me. Jamie, like, choking up like that. I was, like, nearly in tears as well. It was a beautiful, beautiful moment. And I remember when they first started dating, in the back of my mind, I was like, nah, like, I don't think that's going to be a thing. And then, like, slowly over time, I started... Do you remember what Jamie said to you? Do you remember the first conversation where he mentioned, oh, I actually quite like Sophie? He says, oh my God, there's this girl. I really want to smash her back doors in. I don't know what that means.

35:54Is that something to do with building and construction or something? I hope he finally gets to do what he said to me when he first mentioned tonight. Because I imagine they would have waited until now, being the good, faithful Christians that they are. So hopefully that happens tonight. But I actually can't remember what he said. because their relationship was obviously born in quite a weird way. So it was all a bit like hush-hush. So it was like one of those, like, those loves that weren't supposed to be. And then it just, like, kind of blossomed. And then it finally clicked with me and I was like, oh, my God.

36:30These guys, I think, are actually going to go, like, the long term. Like, this is it. Jamie quivering. Did you see? Like, before she'd arrived, Jay was, like, up on the stage bit. He had a little, like, trout mouth going on because I think he was like maybe worrying that she wasn't going to turn up or something. And I could see him quivering and like standing on his tits face. And look, I was like, oh my God, this is so cute. And then eventually she arrived because we were all like checking our phones and being like, oh my God, imagine if she actually doesn't turn up. That would be a fucking twist.

37:05At the end of Nearlyweds podcast, she doesn't turn up to the wedding. Yeah, what are you guys going to do now? Nowlyweds. No, let's just come up with a word that doesn't exist. Yeah, nowly. Yeah. Also, Alex, just a quick one. No black tie from you today. I didn't realise it was black tie. I've been away for a bit. I came back and got here and I was like, what are you guys wearing tomorrow? I was like, summer suits. They're like, no, it's black tie. I was like, yeah, good one. They're like, no, it is actually black tie. I was like, okay, cool. I don't have that. I've got a black t-shirt. So that's as far as I've gone with the black tie.

37:41But I like it. I felt unique today for the first time in a while. So I'm sorry for not having black tie.

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40:28Hi, I'm Lib Bentley from Celebsco Dating and Crime Watch. There are loads of fit older people here. It was a bit like Crazy Rich Asians, as in like it was phenomenal. Did I shed a tear? No, because I was pissed. No, I did, I didn't. Has there been any gossip or any dirt of tonight that maybe you could share with us? Oh, yeah, I saw Father of the Bride shagging. No, obviously not, I don't know. The night is young, the moon is out. Get your tits and flush them about.

40:56They made each other laugh so much. And in South Africa, when they first sort of got it on behind closed doors, they were just so cute together. And I remember Jamie used to giggle like a little schoolgirl, which I, and I've seen Jamie in many relationships prior to Sophie. Because I knew Jamie when I first joined the show. He was horrible to be, by the way. He was an absolute bellend. But no, with her boo, he was like, he was so giggly and sweet. It was so nice. I've never seen him like that, and I've never seen her like that before. And they love anal, so yeah, it was great. Yeah, I'm not sure we can air any of that.

41:30I'm not sure we can air any of that.

41:41father of the bride do i need another introduction that's it let's talk about that first time when sophie walked down the stairs at the villa and you saw her in the dress for the first time what was that like oh you've nailed me there jack um i completely lost control of my emotions i just i just tears kept flooding out. She looked so spectacularly stunning. I genuinely have never been so emotionally moved as that was at that moment. And then on top of that, she gave me a handwritten note about her feelings for me as a father. So having been knocked sideways emotionally, I got like a double punch to the chin.

42:25I was knocked out. I was gone, completely, utterly gone. She looked like a million, million, million dollars. She looked absolutely beautiful.

42:36and to walk her down the aisle beautiful proudest moment of my life so far proudest moment

42:46we were surrounded by all our friends and family and all our loved ones there was so much warmth and love towards the the couple it was just fantastic and the speeches i mean you did your own speech incredible it was so lovely well thank you i mean i mean i don't know whether mine was any good or not I was so nervous I couldn't I can't even remember what was said here is Patrick Habou who makes the rest of us look horrific there he is in a normal father of the bride speech part of my duty is to introduce half of the bride to half of the people here who don't know her but who here has not watched their friendship develop and blossom into true love on screen who here has not listened to Neely Wed's podcast which is super successful although no filter applied and we all know certainly more than I wanted to know about their arguments, anxieties bowel movements Jamie's piles but somehow I feel there was a destiny to their story and if I may I'll take you back to Sophie's early days at school she was always a hugely popular girl and it's so lovely to see some of her school friends here today.

44:03We were catching up earlier. After graduating, Sophie went on a tour around Central and South America with Naomi and Chrissy, who's here tonight as one of the bridesmaids. She came back and we sat down straight away and she said, Dad, I've thought about what you told me to do and what I want to do. I've decided this working thing is not for me. and that's where this sort of destiny part comes in because she joins Made in Chelsea but I remember vividly after her first week of filming in Made in Chelsea she was Sophie you were living with me at the time and Georgia came over for supper one night and Jamie's name came up and I remember this absolutely word for word Sophie said after one week this is said I love him.

44:52He's so funny. I could marry him tomorrow.

45:04I truly believe you were meant to be together. The stars aligned, the universe conspired to bring you together, whatever you believe in. But I personally could not be happier that you two are married here together. So to Jamie, a big character with an even bigger heart, welcome to the family. I hope you know what you're getting into and just so we're absolutely clear as father of bride I operate a strict no returns policy

45:33If you'd had an x-ray in my stomach you'd have seen a thousand butterflies going around but I thought Jamie's was unbelievable so from the heart so romantic he got some jokes in as well it was just a genuine expression of who Jamie is and his love for Sophie and for everyone here. Okay, I want to kick things off. A big thank you. First thank you to the father of the bride.

46:06My father-in-law, the biggest dilf, Patrigue Caboo. Now, Patrigue, I heard there's apparently an Instagram fan account are dedicated to you. And also, some people here tonight are actually starstruck meeting you. For the very first time we met, I was welcome... Sorry. I was welcomed into your arms and into your family's arms and it was incredible. I remember the very first time that I asked for Sophie's hand in marriage. I said to you I wanted to do a FaceTime and it was about Christmas. I made a sneaky thing. You were in Spain, I was in London. and I phoned you up and you were in a completely packed restaurant and I thought, shit and I said, is this a bad time?

46:55and you went, no, it's a perfect time as you drank some wine and I started to tear up and you panicked, realising what I was about to do and the waiter behind you thought you were breaking up with me

47:09which was amazing your first words were is this a prank? and Patrik, if it was a prank wow, we would have been an elaborate one. Patrik, it's true a daughter knows their true worth when a father loves them. Patrik, your love for your daughters goes completely beyond. And I promise you from the bottom of my heart to take care of your daughter for the rest of her life.

47:39Sarah Wigley, my mother-in-law. I was... Oh yeah, I was going to say MILF, but I thought that was pretty weird. Though I'm not going to say it. Feels weird. Sarah, I like to tweet the first time I met you, you treated me like a son. We were five espresso martinis down. I got very drunk and passed out naked on the bed, which I apologise for. But we bonded from the very beginning. Whether it's me calling you for advice or helping both Sophie and I whenever we need it, you're always there for me and your daughters. You have the kindest heart and are immensely generous. I couldn't be luckier to have you as a mother-in-law.

48:23Thank you so much.

48:28Georgia Habu. The coolest sister-in-law anyone could ask for. George, you have been there for me through thick and thin. I'm still yet to meet two sisters who talk as much as you do honestly it's remarkable I don't even know what you talk about but you do George without fail you put your sister first every single time you selflessly make sure she's okay before checking yourself and you've always been there for me I always joke to you how great it would be if we could be brother and sister but we can finally say it's true we're brother and sister dude it's amazing it's unbelievable and I can't wait to celebrate your wedding with Tom in September.

49:10It's going to be amazing. I love you, George. You're incredible.

49:17I have won the Euro Millions on my son-in-laws. I could not wish for two better son-in-laws. I love them to bits, both of them. They're honourable. They're kind. They're funny. They're everything you would want as a father. All my dreams have come true.

49:40I am Verity Balditch. My name is Tom Lucy. And we came here because Tom couldn't be funny. So he said, let's go to the newlyweds podcast area and I'll be funny. I mean, that's kind of true, to be honest. So in the speech, Jamie mentioned South Africa. Okay. Lamy bear. My bear, bear, bear. My kitchen sink. My wife.

50:11four years ago we shared a bed in south africa i got a little drunk drank water from a vase and you thought who the hell is this blonde boy but who would have thought four years later we'd be here together you were somewhere in proximity to the room can you explain what happened so in south africa we were all like best friends and they had a room upstairs I had a room downstairs. And then B, like, B come up. So I'd get in the bed with them. Jamie used to put this, like, sausage video on. This, like, movie. Sausage? Like, this, like, movie about sausages. Porn. No, no, no. Like, a weird, like, ask Jamie.

50:54Like, this weird sausage thing. Do you know what I mean?

51:00Half the time, I'm like, what the fuck? I was like, I'm going to go. So I rolled outside the bed and went down to my bed. When you were all in the bed, were you all under the covers or over the covers? Under the covers, fully coat pyjamas. Okay. No, like nothing was going on. Nothing was going on. Yeah. And did you think something was going on with Sophie and Jamie at this point? No. I thought we were all my three best friends. Sausage movie followed by flowers. Flower water. If you never played that sausage movie, you might not have ever left. And maybe they wouldn't be getting married today.

51:30No, because then we had another hotel room and we were all in the same bed. What an intimate relationship you have with Jamie and Sophie. Are you in a truffle? No, no. Are you going to get in bed tonight with the two? No, I mean, no. Consummate the marriage? No. I'd say there's a cracking sausage movie Jamie's going to play later. I've seen it on the big screen. It's really good stuff. Is any of this usable? Yeah, so about 20 seconds.

52:05Hi, I'm Ruby. I'm very good friends with Sophie Havu and with Jamie Leng. Hello, I'm Zara McDermott. Tell me, how's today been? Truly magical. I mean, we were just looking at the whole set up. It feels like we're in a movie and I was actually speaking to Patrice, Sophie's dad, earlier and he was like, it feels like we're in Romeo and Juliet on the set and I was like, it actually does. It's like the terracotta building and all the flowers. It kind of feels like you're in an underwater world almost. It's like enchanted almost. It's just incredible. The flowers, the colour scheme. I love how they've gone for colour as well.

52:46I think so many weddings go quite simple. They've actually gone for a burst of colour, which is so nice. To see Sophie walking up the aisle, how did it feel? Emotional, actually. I think everyone was crying, like genuinely. I think everyone was just shedding a tear. Like it was one of the most beautiful things. And the song, it was just a slow acoustic guitar, wasn't it? It was just so beautiful. It felt like time had stood still, weirdly. And like, yeah, she looked absolutely stunning. The most perfect bride. I think what set everyone off though is seeing Jamie started crying. Literally just as he saw the tiniest glimmer of Sophie around the corner, he was already just bawling.

53:24Like he couldn't even like face forward because he was crying so much, bless him.

53:31Every speech was amazing, but Jamie's really, like, hit like a nerve. It was, oh my God, like, talk about pressure. Like, I don't know how you then do a speech after his.

53:47My best men, women, MC, Georgie, Toby, Ollie, Spencer.

53:58Guys, I don't know where I'd be without you today. Gee, from downing Jager bombs in the Greyhound pub when we were 17, to renting our flat together dressed as a bat and a cat on no sleep. You've always been my partner in crime. Ollie, whether it's me beating you at golf, or arguing whether I can hold my breath for three minutes, dude, your loyalty is unquestionable and your stamina is undeniable.

54:32Tobe's bubble Our time at Leeds You have been my confidant And when I really needed someone You would echo back to me Which I'll never forget Boy, we'll go through it together Spend the little pug We've been through it all and out the other side We can fight over stolen goods in New York Or argue about my under-10s javelin record Which I still hold and our friendship remains the same unique and something that I always treasure my brothers and sisters guys Tash, Jem, Sander, Emily, George guys you have supported me in everything and whatever I have done whether embarrassed or proud of me you're always there whether it's me phoning you Sander for the 15th time thinking I have some undiagnosable disease or Emmy it's just calling you to have fun and laugh about something we've heard.

55:20You guys have always had my back and I couldn't love you more. And each and every one of you have moulded me to the person I am today. You guys are my rock.

55:33Patrick's speech was just something else. I think that there was a lot of talk about how much he loved Sophie and you can tell he's absolutely a daughter and just obsessed with her. As a father, when you have a child, daughter, son, whatever it is, You have so many aspirations, so many hopes for that child. But above and beyond everything, you want her to be happy. That's it. You just want to be happy. And Jamie, you make my daughter happy. You make her happier than I've ever seen her before. And for that, I will be eternally grateful.

56:12On that note, I'd like you all to be upstanding, raise a glass to two people who we all love dearly the new Mr. and Mrs. Lane.

56:22Seeing everyone come together it's just, it's such a lovely feeling like there's not many times in life where you really celebrate love and family in the way that you do and it's just been such a special day.

56:39What? Just come on and head down, just look for us. Okay, I'm coming now. I'm coming one second.

56:52So, it's been the most phenomenal night. It's been the most amazing night.

56:58We have done this for a year, and leading up to it, there is quite a lot of pressure and anxiety and adrenaline and so many things. And, oh my God, I rarely say this, but I think we knocked it out of the park. And I'm so proud of everyone. I love my wife more than anything. I love my friends more than anything. It's just been the greatest day and I couldn't be happier. It's phenomenal.

57:24Just quickly, how are the photos? No one was really there for that. How did that go? Bad at the beginning. Sophie was nervous. Good at the end because I think she had a champagne. And now she's having the best time. And now she's got an outfit change. My stepmother has asked me to come dance with my wife.

57:46I was told to find true love, you must first find a true friend. And I have, without a doubt, found my best friend in you.

58:02You look absolutely outrageously beautiful tonight. You look insane. But of course, that was never going to be a shock. People in the street and here tonight are still thinking, how on earth has he done that? And I don't have an answer. I don't know. Luck. I don't know what it is. Sophie, you are the most beautiful person inside and out.

58:28You love a gossip, but you never judge. You laugh at my silly jokes and always comfort my insecurities. You're smart and clever in so many more ways than me, but you never praise yourself. You allow me to be centre of attention but we all know who the real star is. But most importantly, you love me for who I am. I always joke that I first realised I was in love with you when you were nearly eaten by a shark. I say shark, it was a barracuda and I just swam to shore saving myself.

59:04But the truth is Soph, I've always loved you ever since we first met. I'm constantly asked every time I ever chat to people what my greatest achievement is and I um and ah not really knowing what to say but I can now say hand on heart marrying you is and will be my greatest achievement I ever do

59:26so I wanted to make some promises to you tonight I promise that we will fight about silly things but I promise to never go to bed angry I promise I won't always check to make sure the loo is clean but I promise I'll be there for whenever you need me. I promise that I will make you irritated with me whether I deserve it or not but I promise to always try and make you happy. I promise that I will forget dates in the diary but I promise I'll never forget to put you first. I promise that we will have hard times and I promise you they will pass. And lastly, I promise that I will love and look after you for the rest of my life.

1:00:25Such an amazing couple. They're so well suited. They really bring out the best in each other. You know when you can see people that have it? They're going to go the distance. Keep making each other laugh. Yes. Keep making each other smile. Have patience, it's gonna get better. Yes. Happy wife, happy life. Oh yes, definitely. That's a big one. Go Jamie, you can do it!

1:00:51He's the love of my life. You are my favourite child secretly, Jamie. Don't tell the others. You know, enjoy. You've got here, we've done it, you're married. Just love each other and here's to the future.

1:01:09Oh, we're all so proud of them and so happy for them. And, you know, they really are made for one another. And we're just honoured to be a part of their special day. I think it was so special, like, seeing them on Made in Chelsea all those years ago. And I remember their first double date with Sam and I. And then to now, like, actually being married and spending the rest of their lives together. I mean, it's incredible. It's incredible. love.

1:01:33Sophie, I said something about you down there, but you weren't there to hear it. I just want to let you know from the bottom of my part, you look phenomenal this evening. And we are all so proud and delighted to be part of such a special evening. And Jamie, I am so proud of you and I'm so delighted. I wish you all the best and all the love in the world. Congratulations. Congratulations on an amazing evening.

1:02:08I love you both so much, and I think you're both incredible, and you deserve the absolute world. And you guys are amazing together. Even though you like brother and sister, love you both. Love you. Guys, both of you, I think you're both fantastic. You're so wonderful. Tonight has been so incredible. Such a demonstration of both your loves, and I wish you all the health and happiness in the world. Don't put pressure on yourselves. Love is a magical thing and it's an incredibly tough thing. But I think when you pick the right partner, no matter how many highs and lows you go through, you'll go through them together.

1:02:49I genuinely think when you see them together, when you see the connection between them, I don't need to wish them good luck. They don't need it. The connection between them, the whole positive vibration between them. They look at each other in the eyes. You can almost feel the love, you can feel the electricity and the fun. You can be beautiful, you can be successful, you can be whatever. Unless you've got that 100 % connection, unless you've got that fun aspect of life, you're up against it, but these guys have got it. They're done for life, they're made for life.

1:03:26I was told a quote, this too shall pass. It doesn't matter what you're going through, the ups, the downs, the left and the rights. It doesn't matter because it always passes. And I've always loved that quote because it helps you through the tough times. But in truth, it's the last thing I want. I feel like the happiest and the luckiest person in the world right now. And I never want that to pass. Sophie, you're the most unique, amazing, awesome person I've ever met And I feel so unbelievably lucky to be married to you tonight I can't think of anything better than spending the rest of my life with you I love you so much

1:04:11Oh my God, I think I'm going to be sick I love you I love you too. I've got to go catch a flight now. I'm going to tell them like a blubbering mess. We've got to go. We've got to go. Hey, listen.

1:04:27To everyone who has followed our journey and been a part of this podcast for the last year, thank you so much. It's been phenomenal, everything about it. And we're so lucky because sometimes what happens with these situations is that they pass in time and you forget what happens. but we have it stored not only in our memories but also literally on podcasts which is the greatest thing in the world so we can relive that moment all the time um i want to say thank you to my beautiful wife so if you're the greatest and i'm so proud of you for everything you've done and got through and everything like that proud of our team jack jemima jamie g um you guys i love our family i love our friends and to every single person who's continued to listen to us for the past year you guys simply rock um we're gonna go and take a break now because emotionally i'm all over the place but also i think we're gonna do this we're gonna go on honeymoon we're gonna be away for a few weeks a couple weeks uh honeymoon and just relax and be with each other because we spent so much time doing this and it's been amazing but we'll be back uh with a freaking bang baby so get ready for that love you guys so much anything you want to say i just love I'm so amazed what's wrong with me alright everybody we're going to sign off for now thank you so much for listening we won't see you next week but we'll see you very soon we love you goodbye wait if you're getting married good luck if you're getting engaged you go do it if you're single you're so happy and if you're just I don't know we love you we love you guys goodbye I can't thank you enough for that dude that is so right man that is very very very immensely special I'm a laugh that is so cool when you touch a heart in that, I can beat it.

1:06:09So thank you. That's right. Thanks, guys. That is so kind. Sorry all this time. You're not making a favor.

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