It’s official! Cher Lloyd, 20, is now Mrs. Monk! The former ‘The X Factor’ contestant married her boyfriend of 2 years, hairdresser Craig Monk, in a secret wedding ceremony on Monday, November 18.
The couple began dating in 2011 and announced their engagement in January 2012. Although many were surprised since Cher was just 18 then, the “Want U Back” singer didn’t let all the negative statements stop her from marrying her longtime beau.
Cher rose to fame when she appeared on the 7th season of The X Factor, finishing fourth place. She was mentored by Cheryl Cole.
On Instagram, Cher Lloyd announced her marriage by sharing a black-and-white wedding photo with the caption “18/11/2013 ❤.” Cher Lloyd looks gorgeous in a strapless lace gown, with her dapper man in a suit with a single rose attached on the lapel. She wore a simple necklace and a veil and carried a bouquet of roses. Congrats, Cher!
Cher Lloyd and Craig Monk share a romantic moment on their wedding day, with Cher stunning in a strapless lace gown and holding a bouquet of white roses (Credit: Cher Lloyd’s Instagram)
We don’t see this couple in public often, but photos of them together look really sweet. Check them out:
Cher Lloyd and her boyfriend, Craig Monk, holding hands while leaving Mahiki nightclub in London on September 9, 2011 (Credit: Will Alexander / Stuart Castle / Daniel Deme / Lia Toby/ FayesVision / PNP / Andres Otero / Daniel Tanner / WENN)
Cher Lloyd and her boyfriend, Craig Monk, holding hands while leaving a club in Soho, London, on October 13, 2011
Cher Lloyd and Craig Monk enjoy a sweet, casual moment together, with Cher beaming as they embrace outdoors in London on November 1, 2011
Before marrying Craig, we spotted Cher in several interesting shoes. Since this post is dedicated to her, we decided to take a trip down shoe memory lane to check out some of the hot shoes she wore before tying the knot.
1. Cher’s Sparkling Bejeweled Boots: A Bold Fashion Statement
Cher Lloyd effortlessly combines edgy and chic, rocking a bold pink blazer, a cozy white knit top, and floral ankle boots while greeting fans in London on June 20, 2011
Cher Lloyd dazzles in a pair of intricately bejeweled ankle boots
2. Vintage Vibes: Cher Lloyd in Red or Dead Art Deco Ankle Boots
Cher Lloyd showcases her bold fashion sense at the Rimmel London event, pairing a striped top with a sleek leather jacket, statement necklace, and colorful platform heels at Battersea Power Station in London on September 15, 2011
Cher Lloyd turns heads with these eye-popping, colorful platform heels featuring bold geometric designs and a striking mix of patterns
3. Iconic Heels: Christian Louboutin “Asteroid” Pumps on the Red Carpet
Cher Lloyd dazzles on the red carpet in a vibrant, sequined magenta jumpsuit paired with statement heels, showcasing her bold and glamorous style at The O2 in London on February 21, 2012
Cher Lloyd’s quirky and eye-catching heels feature a striped design with bold magenta accents and spiked gold embellishments
4. Edgy and Fierce: Jeffrey Campbell “Edea” Spike Wedge Boots
Cher Lloyd rocks a playful and edgy look on stage, wearing a polka-dot top, a black leather mini skirt, and studded boots, accessorized with bold star-shaped jewelry and a spiked microphone in Los Angeles on August 11, 2012
Cher Lloyd adds an edgy touch to her performance outfit with these black wedge sneakers featuring bold silver spikes and studded detailing on the heels
5. Classic Elegance: Cher Lloyd’s Chic White Pumps
Cher Lloyd looks playful and chic in a flirty white dress with colorful beaded detailing at her fragrance launch, paired with classic white heels and a bold pink lip in London on September 3, 2012
Cher Lloyd completes her sweet and stylish look with these charming white pumps featuring a delicate bow detail
6. Stepping Out in Style: ASOS “Treasure” Leather Peep-Toe Shoes
Cher Lloyd exudes elegance at the J-14 InTune event, wearing a chic white long-sleeve mini dress paired with open-toe gray booties at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City on September 20, 2012
Cher Lloyd adds a modern edge to her outfit with these stylish gray open-toe booties featuring a chunky heel and ankle straps
7. Rocker Glam: Sam Edelman “Kit” Boots on Display
Cher Lloyd brings a mix of elegance and edge to the red carpet, pairing a chic white peplum dress with eye-catching leopard print ankle boots at Z100’s Jingle Ball 2012 in New York City on December 7, 2012
Cher Lloyd makes a fierce statement with these leopard print ankle boots
8. Floral and Fabulous: Christian Louboutin “Pensee” Mary Jane Flower Pumps
Cher Lloyd exudes sophistication in a black strapless peplum dress paired with sleek black pumps and a studded clutch at the 16th Annual Friends ’n Family Party at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 8, 2013
Cher Lloyd completes her red carpet look with these elegant black pumps featuring a unique flower detail on the ankle strap
9. Sophisticated Edge: Cher Lloyd in Chanel Stud Platform Pumps
Cher Lloyd stuns in an all-black ensemble featuring a sleek belted tunic and leather pants paired with platform pumps and bold red lips at the NARM Music Biz Awards dinner party at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 9, 2013
Cher Lloyd adds a touch of edge to her sleek black outfit with these platform pumps featuring gold studded detailing on the heels
10. Casual Cool: ASOS “Essi” Pumps for Everyday Style
Cher Lloyd turns heads at the Teen Choice Awards in a chic two-piece ensemble featuring a metallic striped crop top and matching skirt, accessorized with a bold gold chain necklace and sleek black pumps in Universal City, California, on August 11, 2013
Cher Lloyd completes her stylish look with black pumps featuring metallic gold toe caps