From the fairway to the red carpet: Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams scrub up well for charity dinner after teeing off
By Emily Sheridan
August 2011
Just a few hours earlier, they were looking far from glamorous in slacks and golf shoes.
But after struggling through a charity golf tournament, Brian McFadden's girlfriend Vogue Williams looked much more at home getting dressed up for the red carpet.
Following a game of golf for Ronan Keating's cancer charity in honour of his late mother, the couple changed into their glad rags for the dinner.
While ex-Westlife singer, 31, went for the smart casual look in a black ensemble, his Irish girlfriend Williams, 25, showed off her stunning figure in a red and orange bandage dress.
Admitting she was a 'bad golfer', it looked like Williams was much more comfortable at the dinner at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare - 30 kilometres west of Dublin.
The golf and dinner were raising money for the Marie Keating Foundation, a charity started by Ronan in 1998 after the death of his mother from breast cancer.
Teed off: Earlier that day, the couple were in slacks and golf shoes as they joined Ronan Keating at a charity golf tournament
On Wednesday, Keating is preparing to swim across the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin to raise money for the charity.
Sir Richard Branson was due to join the singer, but had to pull out following the fire on his island Necker in the Caribbean last week.
McFadden went public with Williams in May - just a month after ending his engagement with Australian singer Delta Goodrem.
Williams is a star in her native Ireland due to the reality TV show Fade Street, about a group of four twentysomething women living in Dublin and inspired by The Hills.
Time to party: McFadden and Williams chatted to Keating ahead of his swim across the Irish Sea on Wednesday
The couple met in a Letterkenny nightclub and within weeks Williams flew to Australia to spend time with the Australia's Got Talent judge.
Australia-based McFadden has been spending the last few weeks in Ireland looking after his daughters Molly and Lilly-Sue while their mother, ex-wife Kerry Katona is in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Earlier this month, he revealed he was 'in love' with his new girlfriend.
He tweeted: 'Being in love is the best feeling in the world...
'It sounds soft but nothing great in life you achieve is worth it unless you can share it with someone else.'
Feeling confident?: Williams admitted she was a 'bad golfer' ahead of the game
Vogue looking forward to turkey on the beach
Tuesday December 13 2011
MODEL Vogue Williams will be spending her first Christmas Down Under as her romance with Brian McFadden continues apace.
The Herald can reveal how the Fade Street beauty has "no plans" to fly back home to Ireland for the Yuletide season and instead she is looking forward to some turkey on the beach.
But the 24-year-old won't have to wait too long to see some members of her family -- her equally gorgeous sister Amber will be joining her in Sydney.
"Vogue's having an absolute ball over there. She loves the weather and the lifestyle and herself and Brian are getting on like a house on fire.
"Ireland's dead at the moment, there's nothing going on and there's not half as much modelling work as there used to be.
"She wants to make a name for herself over there as a DJ and has thought about signing up with an agency as well, so she has lots of plans for Australia," said a source.
The pair were recently rumoured to even be considering getting engaged, despite only dating since last April. But they are clearly smitten with each other.
The couple fell for each other after meeting in a Donegal club, just weeks after Aussie songstress Delta Goodrem ended her long-term relationship with father-of-two Brian (31).
"He just makes me laugh -- he has a gorgeous personality," said Vogue. "It was his personality and his sense of humour that attracted me. That, plus the fact that we're very similar people."
She accompanied him to Australia last May for what was meant to be a two-week holiday but ended up staying there for most of the summer as she hung out with his celebrity pals like Dannii Minogue and Kyle Sandilands.
The DJ and model came back last August to sort out a few work matters before flying back to Oz with her other half.
Brian has been living in Australia for the past number of years after falling for songbird Delta.
The pair announced their split on April 1 after deciding it just wasn't working -- and the singer clearly wasted little time in finding a new love.
- Melanie Finn
Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams to marry
Former Westlife singer
Brian McFadden has revealed that he is engaged to his Irish model girlfriend Vogue Williams, after proposing to her during his tour with Stevie Nicks back in November. Brian and Vogue have been dating for eight months, following his split from Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who is now dating Nick Jonas.
McFadden explained,
"It's early to be engaged when you think about how long we've been together, but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together, we've literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now. Vogue and I are actually setting a date and we're actually getting married." Brian also stated that he and Vogue have informed their previous partners about their engagement.
He added, "We've let them know out of respect. They both went, 'Great, as long as you're happy,' because they're both happy as well and have moved on. We don't have any nasty 'ex' animosity with our recent partners." While Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem still have a friendly relationship, he and his ex wife Kerry Katona do not see eye to eye and Brian recently admitted that he was disgusted by Kerrys claims that he does not contact his daughters very often.
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Friday January 13 2012
NEWLY-engaged Vogue Williams has admitted she was bowled over by boyfriend Brian McFadden's proposal - and the size of the ring.
The 26-year-old from Howth was presented with a massive square-cut diamond ring by the former Westlife star.
"When he showed me the ring, I really couldn't say no," Vogue said.
Divorced dad-of-two Brian (31), who is from Artane in Dublin, admitted that he popped the question to his fiancee in November -- and the pair managed to keep schtum about their news for two months. He proposed while touring with Stevie Nicks.
The proposal came just seven months after the former Westlife singer split from Aussie singer Delta Goodrem, to whom he was engaged for seven years.
Before his relationship with Delta, he was married to reality TV star Kerry Katona, who is mother to his two children Molly and Lilly-Sue. His daughters live in the UK with their mum, regularly visiting Brian's mother Mairead in Dublin.
While McFadden had planned to be a "hermit" after his relationship with Delta ended, he instantly fell for Williams, whom he met in Ireland while home visiting his daughters, he told OK! magazine. The pair met in a nightclub in Donegal where former Fade Street star Vogue was performing a DJ set. She flew to Australia to be with Australia's Got Talent judge Brian just weeks later.
McFadden told the magazine he knew he wanted to marry Vogue soon after meeting her.
"It's early [to be engaged] when you think about how long we've been together, but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together ... we've literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now," he said.
"We've let (our exes) know out of respect," McFadden said. "They both went 'Great, as long as you're happy' because they're both happy as well and have moved on."
McFadden said, unlike his lengthy engagement to Goodrem, there will be a wedding this year, probably in Europe.
"I never really planned to get married then," McFadden says of Goodrem. "Vogue and I are actually setting a date and we're actually getting married."
McFadden is due to release a new single, Wrap My Arms, next month.
Last night, Vogue broke the news to friends in Dublin via her Twitter page.
"Engaged. Couldn't be happier," she wrote.
Fade Street co-star Louise Johnston told the Herald the news came as little surprise to her.
"I'm really happy for them, they are made for each other, we all knew it was going to happen at some stage. I've met Brian a few times and it's clear they are in love."
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Get the Look: Vogue Williams
This time last year they didnt know each other, fast forward a mere 8 months and now their engaged! It really has been a whirlwind romance for Irish model Vogue Williams and one-time Westlife member Brian McFadden. Last night the couple shared their joy with family and friends at a party in Harrys on the Green, Dublin. Vogue proudly flashed her diamond engagement ring which was complemented by the stunning Rachel Gilbert Dress she chose for the evenings festivities.
The blush coloured scalloped silk dress looked incredible on the former fade street star, who opted to give this feminine dress an edgy twist with a black leather biker jacket, tights and black patent Christian Louboutin pumps. Interestingly Vogues choice of dress may have been a nod to her newly adopted home of Australia. Designer Rachel Gilbert is an Aussie native and has become known for her signature luxury embellishments, which is clearly illustrated by the flapper style beading in Vogues dress.
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AFTER initially planning an extravagant wedding with hundreds of guests, Brian McFadden and his bride-to-be Vogue Williams are to marry in a low-key ceremony in Europe later this year.
And afterwards, the expat Irish couple plan on making Australia their permanent home and bringing up their kids here.
"It'd be a nice place for kids to grow up," Williams tells us.
"I definitely would want to stay here. I love it here so I have no reason to go back to the cold."
Williams, 26, met McFadden, 31, at an Irish nightclub last year.
She's now building a career for herself as a DJ and model and has signed on as an ambassador for Puma. Williams will also be the ambassador for the Future Music Festival VIP marquee at Randwick Racecourse on March 10.
"It didn't just happen overnight but it's definitely worked out. I'm glad I'm finally able to work," Williams says.
Williams - who has two degrees in construction and used to work on a London building site - joked that The X Factor judge's fame in Australia hasn't hurt her career options here: "I got a bit of a leg-up off Brian, which isn't bad. No shame in that."
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Vogue's 'dirty dancing' on her big day
By NIAMH HORAN
Sunday Mar 4 2012
Guests at the wedding of Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden could be in for a big surprise -- if the model's latest TV show Dancing With The Stars is anything to go by.
The TV star has joked that she may pull out a few Dirty Dancing moves, which she picks up on the celebrity TV show, when she marries the chart-topping singer-songwriter this autumn.
And the pretty DJ has just been signed up to one of the biggest reality shows in Australia.
"I don't think Brian's forte is ballroom dancing, but it will be good for the wedding dance. I could teach him a few dirty dancing moves. Maybe we'll perform some lifts on the big day," she quipped.
"I loved the movie Dirty Dancing so I'm looking forward to learning all the moves and hopefully doing a couple of lifts too."
And the Fade Street star says she is looking forward to the rigorous dance workouts to get fit in time for the couple's big day.
"I'm definitely looking forward to the exercise benefits and getting fit -- if I make it through the first couple of nights and get to stay on the show.
"It'll be a great pre-wedding diet. It was the first thing my mom said -- 'Oh, you're going to get so fit from it'."
The model, who was spotted looking tanned and trim in a tiny bikini as she soaked up the sun at Sydney's Tamarama Beach last week, revealed her nerves at making it through the first night.
"I think it's a worry for everyone -- 'what if I get kicked off on the first night?' -- but I don't think I'll cry. Well, I might, actually," she laughed.
"I used to dance years ago at The Factory [a nightclub], but that was purely hip hop dance. I've never done ballroom dancing before, everything will be new. So that's pretty nerve-wracking."
But she says she will have her fiance there to support her each week as she battles it out with other stars, including former AFL player Brendan Fevola and Danielle Spencer.
"Brian works on Australia's Got Talent on Sundays too and that is also recorded in Melbourne, so he'll come down to the set of Dancing with the Stars to support me when he's finished recording there."
The pair will dominate Sunday night television in Australia when their shows go out to millions across the country at the same time.
It's been a whirlwind year for Williams, during which she started dating the former Westlife star, moved to Australia and became engaged last November.
The model has been busy with a host of modelling and DJ gigs but this is her biggest break since moving to Australia last year.
Unconfirmed reports say the couple will tie the knot in Florence in September, but the pair have been keeping tight-lipped on their plans for the most anticipated Irish wedding of the year.
- NIAMH HORAN
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Bit needy? Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams to have joint hen and stag dos
Brian McFadden and his model fiancée Vogue Williams hate being separated how sweet
and sad
Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden are planning two joint stag and hen bashes, because they cant bear to be apart for more than 24 hours.
The smitten couple, who are getting married in September, decided to that they couldnt face being away from each other after only spending one day apart since meeting a year ago.
And in a bid to make sure none of their friends scattered around the world feel left out, Vogue revealed they will be having celebrations in Australia and Dublin.
The 25-year-old confirmed: "We have decided to have two joint stag and hen girly nights, one in Australia and one closer to home."
This will allow Vogue to keep her eye on Brian after his encounter with a lap-dancer on his stag night before his first marriage to Kerry Katona.
Brian and Vogue also like to touch at all times, although she wears a cape to stay strong in case he needs the toilet
Brian and Vogue, who live in Australia, are set to tie the knot in Florence, Italy, in front of a small group of celebrity pals. And hopefully some real ones.
But since landing a spot on the Oz version of Dancing With The Stars, Vogue admitted she's had no time to plan the big day.
Now the panicked bride-to-be is looking at hiring a pricey A-list wedding planner to make her ideas a reality.
Vogue is a big fan of Westlife... and Google
Vogue said: "I was really starting to panic the other day so I Googled 'flowers' and 'cakes' for a while and felt great again.
"It reinforced that I know exactly what I want, but I might just need some help organising it."
Good old Google, eh? Better hope someones got an iPhone on them in case Vogue gets cold feet on the big day. Particularly because the model still hasn't decided what dress to wear.
But Vogue is definitely planning on "going girly" after being inspired by the glitzy costumes on her new reality show.
She said: "When we were at the photo shoot for Dancing With The Stars I couldn't stop spinning around in the dresses.
"I'm definitely going to go girly for the big day."
Brian, 31, was previously engaged to Aussie singer and actress Delta Goodrem, but after splitting a year ago he went straight on to date Vogue.
However, the couple have shrugged off concerns at how quickly their relationship became serious.
Brian said: "It's early when you think about how long we've been together but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together.
"We've spent every second of every day together."
That's physically impossible, stop being silly Brian.
Brian McFadden Vogue will be bitchy on Dancing with the stars
Wednesday April 04 2012
BRIAN McFadden has said his fiancee Vogue Willams will be bitchy when she appears on the Australian version of Dancing with the stars.
The former Fade Street star will take part in the celebrity dancing competition which begins its run in two weeks.
McFadden was asked by National Features if Williams had begun to trash talk her rivals, to which he said Not yet, as soon as the live shows start, it'll be on...This one's a bitch. That ones a? to which Williams interjected Shut up, you're making me sound like a bitch.
Williams claims she has her eyes firmly on victory, saying I don't think there's anybody in this who's not trying to win the show. Otherwise, why would you bother?
McFadden claims Williams is very competitive, and that she has been checking Twitter updates of competitors to see how much training theyve been doing She's already been scanning Twitter going, 'Erin is doing five hours, Kerri-Anne's doing six'. Then she's ringing her partner screaming, 'We've gotta do more hours'.
The appearance will give Australian audiences the chance to get to know Williams, who is a relative unknown in the country, only recognised as the fiancee of McFadden.
Brian McFadden has seen his star rise down under since his high profile relationship with Australian singer Delta Goodrem and has since taken a seat on the panel of Australias Got Talent.
It's a great opportunity for people of Australia to get to know her, instead of just in magazines. She's got a great personality and this is going to be a great challenge. McFadden said.
Williams isnt worried about the public perception, saying I'm just going to be myself and hope that people like me. I don't really feel the pressure.
Australias version of dancing with the stars begins on April 15th.
- Brian O'Reilly
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She is waltzing her way into Australian audiences' hearts on their version of Dancing With The Stars.
So Brian McFadden will want his fiancée to get in as much practice as possible.
The singer was spotted waltzing the Irish beauty around on the street as she headed into rehearsals in Sydney today.
Getting in some practice? Brian McFadden waltzes his fiancée Vogue Williams on the street in Sydney
The couple leaned in for a kiss before going their separate ways.
Earlier, they were spotted dining al fresco for lunch with friends at Sienna Marina Cafe by the water's edge in Woolloomooloo.
Vogue changed from her black top and little white shorts into comfortable tracksuit bottoms for her training session.
kiss me quick! The couple had a public PDA before Vogue headed into DWTS rehearsals
Brian proudly told the Irish Independent of his fiancée's participation in the show: 'It's a great opportunity for people of Australia to get to know her, instead of just in magazines.
'She's got a great personality and this is going to be a great challenge.'
But his support only extends so far. Miss Williams says it is unlikely that the couple will be putting down the moves for their bridal dance at their upcoming wedding.
The couple were earlier spotted lunching with friends
Posh nosh: They enjoyed an al fresco lunch at Sienna Marina cafe in Woolloomooloo
'I don't know if I will get Brian to do that (fancy dancing),' she told the Herald Sun.
'He is dedicated to the wedding but to try and get him to do a foxtrot, I highly doubt it.
'And after a few drinks at the wedding it is not going to look nice. Maybe we will just do a standing spin around like everyone else.'
Sunny Sydney: The couple were dressed for summer
DUBLIN model Vogue Williams has a date and a venue for her wedding to Brian McFadden all booked, but is missing a dress.
Vogue and Brian, the 32-year-old former member of Irish band Westlife and now a judge of Australia's Got Talent, will walk down the aisle in the European summer, with Florence in August said to be the destination and time they are telling friends.
"I am not really a stressy bridezilla person,'' the Dancing With The Stars contestant said of her gown.
THIS is one way to get a few extra votes on Dancing With The Stars.
Irish model-slash-DJ Vogue Williams has posed in her smalls for the cover of men's magazine Maxim before her Australian television debut tonight.
Williams, best known for her relationship with Delta Goodrem's ex, Brian McFadden, said she was nervous about performing her first dance on the Channel Seven series that airs from 6.30pm.
"I know the moves really well but I'm scared (I) won't do any of (them) properly," Williams said.
The 25-year-old Dubliner said she and fiance McFadden were planning to hold their wedding in Europe but hope to settle in Sydney permanently.
Westknifed
Brian and Vogue ditch lads from wedding list
Snub ... Westlife members Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne
By BARRY MORAN Published: Today at 00:01 BRIAN McFadden and his bride-to-be Vogue Williams have sensationally DITCHED their Westlife and Fade Street pals from their guest list.
Pop struggler McFadden has sent out the invites to the upcoming nuptials with his chart-topping ex-pals set to miss out.
Brogue announced theyve only invited a small number of close friends and family to the ceremony, to be held in Florence in August.
One new pal has made the list former Spice Girl Mel B who the couple got to know during the Aussie series of Dancing with the Stars.
Vogue hasnt forgotten her Irish roots entirely she will be flanked by SIX bridesmaids at the bash. But its believed none of her Fade Street co-stars have made the cut.
She laughed: I have so many good friends in Ireland, I couldnt choose, so I have six bridesmaids.
McFadden will also have six groomsmen, including Australias Got Talent co-judge Kyle Sandilands. And chart-topper Mel is set to Spice up the bash with Vogue confirming her new pal would be asked to attend.
Nuptials ... Brian and Vogue
Vogue said: Mel B is invited, 100 per cent. We get on really well.
Mel found herself caught in a series of unflattering pictures at Brogues engagement party in Sydney. The boozy babe had to be supported by her husband as she tripped out of a bar.
She revealed the following day: Had lots of wine fell down and got paparazzied . . head still hurts.
McFadden popped the question to his girlfriend of just eight months in January. And the former Westlife star, 32, said the intensity of his relationship with Vogue, 25, explains the swift engagement.
He explained at the time: Weve literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now.
Friday Aug 10 2012
Vogue booked for Euro Millions photoshoot, and Brian came too...
But not the summer sunshine, his upcoming nuptials next month, or even a ?
190m Euromillions draw tonight could brighten Brian McFadden's mood yesterday
The former
Westlife singer was back on home soil with his model fiancee, Vogue Williams, to spend time with family ahead of their big day next month.
The 32-year-old pop star will marry Ms Williams (27) in Castello Di Vincigliata in Florence and the couple are believed to be spending more than ?200,000 on the wedding.
The couple will tie the knot in a luxurious Italian castle on September 2.
Westlifes Brian McFadden marries Vogue Williams in Dublin
Former member of Irish boyband Westlife, Brian McFadden is all grown up now after signing the legal wedding papers at a registry office in Dublin over the weekend. McFadden is now married to supermodel Vogue Williams, and will celebrate the nuptials in Italy.
Brian McFadden and Vogue
RTE reports that McFadden and Williams made it legal on Thursday at Dublin registry office in front of a small group of family and friends.
Afterwards, McFadden tweeted ,"I am one happy camper, which was followed by, Look out Italy the Irish and Aussies are coming in hot!!!"
The couple, who mainly lives in Australia now, is having their wedding in Florence, Italy at Castello Di Vincigliata in Florence. McFaddens two daughters, Molly and Lilly Sue, will serve as flower girls.
The newlyweds are said to have penned a deal with a glossy mag in Ireland that will get exclusive rights to their wedding photos and story. Thus, guests have been asked to not bring mobile phones or take pictures at the ceremony in order to honor the deal made.
A source said: "It's a very private compound which is perfect as all of the details of the magazine deal have been finalised.
"Brian and Vogue's guests will be brought to the castle by bus mid-afternoon on Sunday and it is a private estate.
"The magazine is well used to keeping events private and there won't really be a chance of catching a glimpse of the newlyweds in their castle in the Tuscan hills
Former Westlife member Brian McFadden has wed model/DJ/reality TV star Vogue Williams. The couple exchanged vows in front of 80 friends and family members at Florence, Italy's medieval castle, Castello di Vincigliata on Sept. 2.
After getting engaged this past January (2012), Brian, 32, and Vogue, 26, tied the knot. The Dublin natives became an item back in May 2011, just one month after an announcement that McFadden had called off his engagement with Australian singer/actress, Delta Goodrem.
According to U.K.'s The Sun, Brian's "Australia's Got Talent" co-judge, Dannii Minogue, was in attendance, while his former Westlife bandmates were not present for the ceremony.
McFadden's two daughters, Molly, 11, and Lilly-Sue, 9, served as the flower girls for the nuptials. The girls are from Brian's previous marriage to Atomic Kitten singer, Kerry Katona, to whom he was married from 2002-2006.
Brian and Vogue's Florentine celebration followed the couple's official wedding, a quiet, civil ceremony in Dublin on the previous Thursday (Aug. 30).
Former Westlife star Brian McFadden considers his new marriage to be effectively his first - and said he had no idea what he was doing when he tied the knot with his ex, Kerry Katona.
The Australia's Got Talent judge married Irish model and DJ Vogue Williams earlier this month in Tuscany, Italy. In an interview with Hello! magazine, Brian said he has a "completely different life" to when he and Katona staged their wedding a decade ago. He said he considers this to be his "first time getting married".
Brian, 32, said: "This is me getting married for the rest of my life - and a completely different life. I was 18 or 19 when I got married the first time. I was in Westlife. I had no idea what I was doing. It wasn't till I was 30 that I turned into an adult."
He and Vogue married less than 18 months after they met in a Dublin nightclub. They chose a medieval Tuscan castle in Italy because they wanted to keep their wedding relatively small and saw it as a "halfway" location for friends and family flying in from both Ireland and Australia, where the couple now live.
Brian said: "You can't get married in Ireland and only have 80 people."
Among the guests was Brian's TV colleague Dannii Minogue who said: "They make a beautiful couple and I wasn't surprised at all when they got engaged."
Brian, who was engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem for four years, said Vogue, 26, had the effect of "taming" him. He said he had never done any domestic chores before.
"Vogue has made me so happy. She puts a smile on my face every day. She has made me a better person," he said.
The couple said they could not bear to be parted the night before their wedding. Vogue said: "I was asking everyone: Is it that bad if I spend the night with him? So I did and he got up in the morning and left before the bridesmaids came. It was perfect."
McFadden's two daughters, Molly, 11, and Lilly, nine, were junior bridesmaids.
