Good News: Rory Douglas-Speed and Nadine Mulkerrin Talk About Getting Married – ‘It’s the Right Time’

After years of waiting, Hollyoaks stars Rory Douglas-Speed and Nadine Mulkerrin have finally decided to take the next big step in their relationship. The beloved soap couple, who got engaged back in 2018, have now confirmed that they are officially planning their wedding, believing that “it’s the right time.”

A Long-Awaited Celebration

Fans of the Hollyoaks duo, who played Joel Dexter and Cleo McQueen on the show, have been eagerly awaiting news of their wedding ever since Rory popped the question nearly six years ago. However, the couple’s busy lives—filled with work commitments, parenthood, and unexpected global events—meant that their plans kept getting postponed.

In a recent interview, Nadine shared how life had kept them from setting a date sooner:

“We’ve just been so busy! We got engaged, then we had our first child, then COVID hit, and then we had another baby. Life has been non-stop. But now, with our little family complete and things finally settling down, we feel like it’s the right time to do it.”

Keeping It Simple and Meaningful

Nadine and Rory have always preferred a more down-to-earth approach when it comes to their wedding plans, and that hasn’t changed. While some fans might have expected a grand celebrity wedding, the couple is opting for something much more intimate and personal.

“We’re not the big, extravagant type,” Nadine admitted. “We still love the idea of a simple ceremony at the Liverpool Register Office, followed by a relaxed celebration on the beach with our closest family and friends.”

And in a fun twist, Nadine even joked about incorporating their real-life wedding into Hollyoaks:

“I actually told the producers that if they ever want Cleo and Joel to get married again on the show, they should just use a real vicar and bring our families in as extras!”

Balancing Parenthood and Wedding Planning

While wedding planning is now officially on their to-do list, Rory and Nadine are still first and foremost dedicated parents to their two young boys. According to Nadine, they want to make sure that their children are part of the celebration in a way they will always remember.

“It’s really important to us that our boys are old enough to be part of it and remember the day. We want them to look back and know they were there, celebrating with us,” she said.

Although there’s no confirmed wedding date just yet, the couple is excited about this new chapter in their lives.

Fans Celebrate the News

As soon as Nadine and Rory’s wedding plans were revealed, fans took to social media to express their excitement. The couple, who met on Hollyoaks and quickly became a fan-favorite pairing both on and off-screen, have been adored for their down-to-earth personalities and strong relationship.

While Cleo and Joel’s love story on Hollyoaks may have had its fair share of ups and downs, it’s clear that in real life, Rory and Nadine are happier than ever. And with their long-awaited wedding finally in sight, fans can’t wait to see them say “I do!”