Inside Nick Knowles’ lavish six-figure wedding to lingerie mogul Katie Dadzie, 27 years his junior – as DIY SOS star battles back from major surgery to walk down the aisle this weekend at celeb hotspot Braxted Park - suong

   

NICK Knowles and Katie Dazdie will tie the knot this weekend in a star-studded six-figure ceremony. 

DIY SOS star Nick, 62, and 34-year-old businesswoman Katie will say “I do” at luxury wedding venue Braxted Park in Essex - the same place Rylan Clark married ex-husband Dan Neal in 2015. 

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie attend day one of Royal Ascot 2024 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2024 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Nick and Katie will tie the knot this weekendCredit: WireImage
Braxted Park in Essex
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Their wedding will take place at luxury venue Braxted Park in EssexCredit: Braxted Park
Katie Dadzie and Nick Knowles
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Katie and Nick got engaged in 2023Credit: Instagram

The Sun can reveal that Nick and Katie have splashed the cash for their big day, with insiders telling us it’s set them back six-figures and guests are in for an unforgettable day. 

A source said: “Nick and Katie’s big day is taking place at Braxted Park, a stunning location in Essex. 

“He’s invited all of his famous pals, including his Strictly co-stars so it’s going to be a proper showbiz bash. 

“Katie’s dress is beautiful and is going to blow people away.

“Nick and Katie’s guests will be treated to delicious food and amazing entertainment - really no expense has been spared.” 

Katie and Nick got engaged in 2023 after getting together in 2021.

 

They met when Katie’s daughters befriended Nick’s youngest lad Eddie at a play centre.

Katie was accused of being a “gold digger” by internet trolls when the pair went public with their relationship.

But Nick insisted lingerie firm boss Katie was “wealthier and more successful” than him.

Nick has been married twice before. He and first wife Gillian, who share children Tuesday and Charlie, divorced in 2000. 

Nick Knowles 'learning to walk again' after Strictly injury left him needing major surgery

He then married Eddie’s mum Jessica Moor in 2012, but they split in 2016. 

Nick is also dad to son TJ from his relationship with dancer Paula Beckett. 

Nick was determined to get back to 100% fitness in time for his wedding to Katie.

The DIY SOS star revealed earlier this year that he was learning to walk again after suffering an injury on Strictly Come Dancing.

Nick tore his entire Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during a dress rehearsal on the show.

The telly star landed badly while performing a jump and it led to his and pro dancer Luba Mushtuk’s withdrawal from the BBC competition.

Sharing a video of him having physio on his knee after three operations.

Nick wrote on X: "For those of you who have had knee surgery you’ll know that first step the next day is quite a challenge but amazing it IS the next day thanks to a brilliant surgeon.

"The trick is then staying patient when you want to be up and about.

"I am not naturally a patient person."

Nick previously told The Sun:  “I’m really hoping I’ll be back on my feet by then, although I won’t be fully recovered until August next year.

 

“We’ve booked our wedding for next summer and the plan is for us to be able to do a first dance.

“It won’t be a full Strictly routine but I’m determined to have a special dance with Katie.”

w8media ..NO CREDIT.w8media Katie Dadzie Wedding Dress Shopping excl..Katie Dadzie is all smiles as she heads out into London to go wedding dress shopping with her maid of honour (black leather biker jacket) and her mum Lizzie and her Grandmother. Katie is very busy organising her wedding to Nick Knowles as he is in training for Strictly Come Dancing this week after injuring his arm. The ladies spent 2 hours in the designer dress store going through all the options available and whittled it down to 3 dresses before the big day next year..27/09/2024.
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Katie was previously seen shopping for her dressCredit: w8media
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Nick has invited all of his famous pals - including his Strictly co-starsCredit: BBC