Simon Cowell walks X Factor star Lucy Spraggan down the aisle at 'perfect' Yorkshire wedding

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has delighted fans by sharing the first beautiful photos from her recent wedding to Emilia - and Simon Cowell played a pivotal role.

Lucy, who became a household name after her 2012 stint on the X Factor, got married earlier this month but had kept the images of the day under wraps until now. She initially teased followers with glimpses of the pre-wedding excitement and the honeymoon that followed.

After her previous marriage ended, Lucy found love again with Emilia, and they exchanged vows in a breathtaking ceremony. Simon Cowell, 64, who struck up a bond with Lucy during her time on the show, proudly walked her down the aisle.

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The newlyweds were captured beaming as they descended the staircase at Saltmarshe Hall, near Howden, in East Yorkshire, with Simon applauding from behind, as seen in the exclusive pictures released to Hello magazine. "Mrs and Mrs Spraggan-Smith," Lucy captioned the heart-warming post, adding the date "14.6.24."

For the occasion, Lucy was dapper in a white suit by King and Allen, while Emilia dazzled in an exquisite dress, reports the Mirror.

The guest list boasted names like Simon Cowell and his partner Lauren Silverman, actor Tom Turgoose, Ru Paul's Drag Race icon Bimini Bon-Boulash, and reality star Adam Collard. The comments section was flooded with well-wishes, including Bimini Bon Boulash's "So gorgeous! ! ! " and Lizzie Cundy's exuberant "Wow! Huge congratulations my darlings."

One admirer gushed: "You both look so beautiful," and another added: "How beautiful are you both! ? Congratulations."

Lucy opened up about her wedding day, describing it as the 'perfect' experience, especially as she made her entrance to her own tune, Other Sides of the Moon. Overwhelmed with emotion, she confessed she was 'already crying' before she even began her walk down the aisle, accompanied by Simon.

Lucy shared with Hello magazine: "Simon and I were standing outside the door and my song started playing. I was already crying, and Simon definitely had a tear in his eye. I was linking arms with him but then I realised I was holding on to his arm. He kept saying, 'You're OK, you're all right.' Then when Emilia walked in with her dad I just sobbed."

Simon expressed how 'honoured' he felt to be given the role of escorting her down the aisle, acknowledging the gravity of the moment. Speaking to the same publication, he reflected: "Being asked to walk her down the aisle made me realise the significance and importance of that role. And throughout the day, I was thinking even though it's been a relatively short time, we do feel like family, and we share a very special bond."

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