Charli XCX wedding reception 'featured only 20 guests'

The 32-year-old singer, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, got hitched to The 1975 drummer George Daniel, 34, in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall, east London, on the weekend.

After tying the knot, the couple reportedly headed to an Italian restaurant and hosted a party at a local bar. 

A source told The Sun the couple invited about 20 guests for what was described as a "very cool" and intimate day - a contrast to the larger celebration they are planning in Sicily later in 2025.

After exchanging vows in Hackney, Charli and Daniel walked to the nearby Italian restaurant Dalla for a private dinner. 

"Charli's wedding reception was the epitome of Brat. Her and George wanted to keep it very cool, so they shunned cars and walked down Hackney High Street to get to Dalla," an insider told The Sun. 

"The restaurant had closed for them and they had a massive family-style meal with loads of pasta and champagne.

"People walking past were stunned when they saw Charli and George having a cheeky pre-dinner cigarette outside.

"Charli and George then went to a nearby hotel to get changed before they went to Ellie's for a party."

The reception continued at Ellie's, a bar in Dalston that opened in May and is becoming known as one of the capital's trendiest spots. Ellie's is known for its STG8 ($A16.50) martinis.

Charli reportedly changed out of her STG3300 ($A6800) Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini dress into a second white outfit in case of any drink spills.

"To get in you just had to walk up to the front and say 'Charli'," the source said. 

"Once inside, Charli and George had laid on a free bar and there were trays of cigarettes lying around for the smokers. 

"There was a 'no social media' policy so no one posted any of the pictures from the reception online. It went on until around 4am when everyone crashed out and went home."

Earlier in July, it was reported Charli and Daniel had chosen Sicily as the location for their second, larger wedding later in 2025.

"This was the formal wedding and the big event is happening in a few months. "Charli and George had the most perfect day in London," The Sun source said. 

"It was everything they wanted it to be - relaxed, informal and fun."

Australian Associated Press