Returning to the place where he first popped the question two years ago, Vicky Pattison and her husband-to-be, Ercan Ramadan, partied in style last week as they celebrated their joint “sten do” in Dubai.
And while Vicky, 36, and Ercan, 30, may have spent big on their upcoming Italian nuptials this summer – with the reality TV star-turned-influencer admitting that the day is set to cost more than a house – the pair also spared no expense as they jetted their loved ones out to the celebrity top spot for a wild yacht party.
Sharing a series of snaps from her special day on social media, former Geordie Shore star Vicky looked gorgeous in a white bikini and matching veil, which was customised with the words “Mrs Patti-Ram to be” and accessorised with diamante heart-shaped sunglasses.
Elsewhere, guests were invited to down tequila rose shots at sunset, with the boat decked out in silver disco balls and white floral arrangements. At the bar, lucky friends and family also toasted the happy couple with coconut bowl cocktails engraved with their names. And while Vicky’s celeb pals were noticeably missing from the intimate getaway, she posed for a sweet snap with her mum, Carroll.
The pair, who have been dating since meeting through friends in 2019, are set to tie the knot in front of 150 of their loved ones in Italy this summer, with another ceremony to take place at trendy Marylebone Town Hall. But their fairy-tale nuptials haven’t gone without a hitch. Alongside navigating the demands of 13 bridesmaids, Vicky was forced to scale back her plans when her wedding planner advised her that their initial budget wasn’t even enough to cover the flowers.
The bride-to-be admitted, “I don’t want to be paying it off for the next 10 years, or remortgaging my house for a wedding.
“I want everyone to be talking about it for years but, ultimately, I just want everyone to have a nice time.”
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