Britpop star Louise Wener marries Sleeper bandmate Andy Maclure after 30 years together as they joke 'you don't want to rush these things!'
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Britpop star Louise Wener has finally tied the knot with her boyfriend and bandmate Andy Maclure after 30 years together.
Louise, 60, was the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of the band Sleeper, alongside bandmates Andy, Jon Stewart and Diid Osman.
The happy news was announced by the official Sleeper Instagram account on Tuesday, after the couple tied the knot in a Brighton ceremony.
Joyful snaps from the day show Louise in a form-fitting animal print dress and cream ankle boots, forgoing the the classic white bridal look.
Andy looked smart for the occasion in a shirt and two-piece suit, which he wore with New Balance trainers.
The gallery of wedding photos poked fun at their three-decade relationship, and was captioned: '30 years. You don't want to rush into these things.'
Britpop star Louise Wener has finally tied the knot with her boyfriend and bandmate Andy Maclure after 30 years together
The gallery of wedding photos poked fun at their three-decade relationship, and was captioned: '30 years. You don't want to rush into these things'
The happy news was announced by the official Sleeper Instagram account on Tuesday, after the couple tied the knot in a Brighton ceremony
The montage included throwback images of them together as a younger couple taken throughout the early days of their relationship.
The couple were covered in confetti after they left their ceremony, before heading to the iconic beach where they cosied up for their wedding snaps.
The comments section was awash with people congratulating the newlyweds, including a message from English author Miranda Sawyer, who has a book called Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs.
She wrote: 'oh how lovely, CONGRATULATIONS!! xxxx.'
Others wrote: 'So much joy in this, to at least another 30'; 'LOVE this SOOOO much. Love you guys SOOOOO much xx'; 'This hais was the most gorgeous celebration, with coolest looking bride and groom I've ever seen. Love you beauts.'
Sleeper were originally together from 1992 to 1998.
They recorded three albums prior to their split: Smart, The It Girl and Pleased to Meet You.
They reformed in 2017 after almost two decades apart and played a series of shows, they released albums, A Modern Age in 2019 and and This Time Tomorrow, in 2020.
Andy Maclure didn't rejoin at the time and the band used a different drummer.
The montage included throwback images of them together as a younger couple taken throughout the early days of their relationship
Louise now serves as the band's vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
Appearing on Channel 5 News last year ahead of the 30th anniversary of their debut single, she had appeared to have hardly aged since their 90s heyday.
Sleeper embarked on a greatest hits tour to mark the occasion.
Dan Walker asked Louise what being a frontman during a time of 'laddish' Britpop culture was like, and she said: 'Some people don't remember it, but I think we were just treated on a different level.
'So we were objectified. It was lots of sexualisation of it. I just think we were held to a different set to standards, maybe, than some of the guys were.'
Touching on the passing of time, Louise said: 'It feels like 30 years and yesterday. It just feels like an eternity.
'But it's lovely to be out doing it again. It's been amazing.'
Appearing on Channel 5 News last year ahead of the 30th anniversary of their debut single, she had appeared to have hardly aged since their 90s heyday
