I’m a football WAG but snubbed a big flashy wedding – I wore my own-brand dress, mum’s 90s shoes & only had 30 guests
A WAG has revealed she wore her own-brand dress and mum’s designer shoes to tie the knot with her footballer beau.
Jilly Cross, 29, and ex-Rangers and Hearts star Andy Halliday enjoyed an intimate wedding ceremony with under 30 guests in her parents’ back garden on Thursday.
It comes after the down-to-earth pair made things official at City Chambers in Glasgow and hired a black cab to whisk them away to their reception.
Fashion influencer Jilly owns her own fashion brand Dula and snubbed a designer wedding dress in favour of a classic frock from her own collection.
She paired the simple dress – which is yet to be released to buy on the website – with a white blazer, also by Dula.
She completed her outfit with a mini veil and a pair of her mum’s Chanel heels from the 90s which she hailed as her “something borrowed” for the day.
Jilly revealed her look and details of the ‘secret’ wedding on social media, leaving fans of the famous couple open-mouthed.
In a short clip, she said: “I’m getting married, surprise. And this is my outfit that I’m wearing.
“It’s new Dula, so that can be my something new. Just registry office vibes.
“Wearing your own design on your wedding day is fun.”
She added: “The morning of the wedding getting ready was just lovely. Chill, calm, zen vibes (everything I’m not lmao).
“I was actually working the morning of, but the whole wedding had calm energy around. I wasn’t one bit stressed, just excited.”
Jilly’s videos sharing an inside peek at their big day have racked up a staggering two million views in just two days.
And fans of the couple, who got engaged in 2022, are loving everything from her laidback “just married lol” announcement to own-brand outfit.
One said: “Congrats beautiful! Love the outfit, very Carrie marrying Big!”
“Love how you just do your own thing”, insisted someone else.
A third exclaimed: “Did Glasgow just have the wedding of the year?”
A fourth gushed: “The most gorgeous bride!! Glasgow’s version of Kate Middleton!”
“What a beautiful way you’ve done it! Perfect and so modest”, wrote another person.
“The real royal wedding”, chimed in a sixth.
Meanwhile, someone else said: “Wearing your own brand on your wedding day is iconic.”
And another echoed: “Getting married in your own design is such a FLEX. Congrats Jilly we love you.”
The couple’s wedding planner Laura McCranor has since revealed sweet details from the big day.
The award-winning event planner and co-ordinator told us that Jilly and Motherwell midfielder Andy drew inspiration from 90s movie Father of the Bride for their decor and arrangements which were a “beautiful blend of nostalgia, elegance, and pure joy”.
Jilly and Andy's suppliers
If you're looking to copy any of the details from the Halliday wedding, check out their full list of suppliers below:
- Planning & styling – @lauramccranorevents
- Photographer – @gemmapurdon
- Florals – @oliveflowersglasgow
- Cake – @cakedaysaweek
- Dress – @dulalabel
- Veil – @gigiandolive_
- Entertainment – @leecammy_ @saxingh
- Content creator – @quinnmgmt
- Rentals – @88eventscompany
- Stationary – @lovepaperco
- Marquee – @crownmarquee
- Makeup – @heatherniblo_makeupartistry
- Hair – @murrayowenshmua
She added: “Hosted at the bride’s family home, the wedding exuded warmth and intimacy, surrounded by the love of their closest family.
“The details, from the decor to the personal touches, reflected the timeless charm and whimsical romance of the classic film and the couple’s love story over 10 years.
“We used the movie [Father of the Bride] as inspiration, specifically for the old school marquee with traditional draping, the crystal cut glasses to the nostalgic edits and feel of the photographs.
“It was all about the couples love and being surrounded by family at home. Jilly’s shoes were her mum’s vintage Chanel’s, so even this was a lovely nod to the 90’s.
“Their wedding ceremony was full of warmth and light hearted moments detailing their love story over the years.
“As for decor, we had custom napkins and slippers, that said The Hallidays with little cute lobster doodles on them. They both love the show Friends, so this was inspired by this.”
Jilly and Andy’s chilled vibe also extended to their menu with mozzarella sticks, penne arrabbiata and chips offered as starters, mains and sides.
For their signature drinks, the bride opted for Aperol Spritz while her new hubby picked Moretti.
Reflecting on her involvement in the big day, Laura said: “Oh my goodness I’m so delighted with how it all turned out, and more importantly that Jilly and Andy loved it and had the best day.
“To see the reaction on social media has been great. Gemma, the photographer did an amazing job of capturing the atmosphere and vibe. All of the suppliers that worked on the wedding, did a really amazing job.
“I’ve always loved planning, people and making memorable experiences and to do this for a living feels like a dream.”
She added: “I’ve been in the wedding industry for 14 years however I started my wedding planning business three years ago.
“I take on a small amount of weddings each year, so I can focus 100% on my couples and give them the attention they deserve.
“This ensures that I am the person you are dealing with from start to finish during wedding planning and managing the day itself.
“Hiring a wedding planner can be seen as a luxury, but it’s a necessity for lots of couples when they may not know where to start, maybe don’t have the time or are based in a different country to where they are getting married.
“An average wedding takes 300 hours of planning, which is a huge undertaking.
“Bringing on a wedding planner means couples get to enjoy their engagement and enjoy all the fun moments without the stress!
“I was so delighted to be part of their big day. Especially with Jilly having such a great eye for detail and someone who values aesthetic, I knew we had to make it beautiful.”
How to pick the perfect wedding dress
Wedding season is in full swing, but when it comes to picking your perfect dress, most new brides-to-be probably feel a bit clueless.
As someone who’s tying the knot in August 2024, Josie Griffiths, deputy digital Fabulous editor and bride-to-be, has shared her top tips…
- Give yourself time – unless you’re a sample size, dresses can take months to even arrive. Don’t stress yourself out by looking too late, in my opinion dress shopping should be the second thing on your list, right after finding a venue.
- Visit multiple shops – you don’t want to be buying on your first visit.
- But not too many – like a f***boy who can’t stop swiping on Tinder, having too much choice isn’t going to help you find The One.
- Take people with you – women who will be honest but also hype you up, unlike the mean relatives on Say Yes To The Dress, and ideally people from different areas of your life who won’t automatically say the same thing. I shopped with my mum and two best friends, who didn’t know each other and had different styles.
- Think it over – I returned to the shop before making my final decision on the dress I chose, re-trying it with my second favourite to make sure I was certain. It’s an expensive purchase, and you can’t send it back like you might your next Asos order, so take time to mull it over.