Gemma Collins has hinted that the preparations are already under way for her and Rami Hawash’s big day.
The former TOWIE star, 43, and her boyfriend Rami confirmed they had gotten engaged on Tuesday, after the businessman popped the question for the third time during their idyllic Maldives getaway.
The reality star had been enjoying a five star stay on the tropical island when Rami decided to propose on the beach after a romantic meal.
And it seems the couple have already begun planning the celebratory day as Gemma took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to reveal her mum had visited to talk all things wedding.
Sharing a clip on her story of her mother, Joan, 67, and Rami at the table for dinner, she captioned the snap: ‘Wedding planning!!!!!! Mother is READY’.
Gemma Collins, 43, has hinted wedding planning has already begun as her mum visits after the star announced her engagement to Rami Hawash on Tuesday
Gemma enjoyed a post-holiday roast dinner with her fiancé and mum Joan, 67, as the threesome reunited to chat all things wedding
In all the hilarity and celebration of the day, the star also admitted she had completely forgotten it was pancake day.
On another slide, Gemma wrote: ‘I’ve totally forgot it’s Pancake Day!!!!! Major fail’.
Back home after their romantic holiday, the threesome tucked into a roast dinner after announcing the news earlier that day.
The stunning diamond teardrop shaped ring was set on a gold band
For the romantic proposal, Rami had set up an outdoor seating area and flown out hundreds of roses so petals could cover the sands where they were sitting, with the ring in a shell.
‘Rami popped the question again in the Maldives, and Gemma had no idea it was coming, she was so shocked,’ a source told The Sun.
‘She is absolutely thrilled and she can’t believe it is finally happening. She didn’t know what was happening until a huge platter of cakes came out and as Gemma started eating her mango dessert, Rami surprised her and said, “look at that”.
‘He had lit up, “Will You Marry Me?” on the sand.’
Gemma has known Rami for over ten years. She met the businessman in 2011.
In all the hilarity and celebration of the day, the star also admitted she had completely forgotten it was pancake day
The former TOWIE star, 43, and her boyfriend Rami confirmed they had gotten engaged on Tuesday, after the businessman popped the question for the third time during their idyllic Maldives getaway
Rami had set up an outdoor seating area and flown out hundreds of roses so petals could cover the sands where they were sitting, with the ring in a shell
Rami had originally proposed by placing the ring in a Christmas pudding in 2013 when they first start dating.
Four weeks later however, Gemma had called off the engagement.
But the pair then reunited during lockdown, seven years after breaking off their original engagement.
Gemma revealed in November she has begun a fertility journey in the hopes of having her first child with Rami, who has a son, six, from a previous relationship.
The former TOWIE star has suffered three heartbreaking miscarriages and has been open about her struggles to fall pregnant in recent years.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about her family plans, she revealed she was pleased to hear that Tana Ramsay had welcomed her sixth child at the age of 49, because it gave her hope that she, too, could conceive in her 40s.
She said: ‘The Tana Ramsay news was the greatest thing to wake up to. Incredible.
The former TOWIE star had been enjoying a five star stay on the tropical island when Rami decided to pop the question on the beach
Rami has son Tristan, six, from a previous relationship and Gemma has spoken openly of her hopes to have her own child
Rami had originally proposed by placing the ring in a Christmas pudding in 2013 when they first start dating
Gemma has known Rami for over ten years. She met the businessman in 2011 (pictured in 2013)
‘It really made me think positively about my future and kind of took the pressure off. I don’t think anyone knew she was pregnant, so it was a lovely surprise, but I got butterflies in my stomach when I saw it.
‘This is amazing news for me. I’m starting my fertility journey within the next couple of weeks. I’m going to a clinic so watch these cards and get ready for me, honey.’
Also in the interview, Gemma said she was in ‘no rush’ to tie the knot after previously jetting abroad to look at various wedding venues.
When asked about her wedding plans, she said: ‘For me, there’s just no rush! I love J-Lo, her and Ben tied the knot at 50, they were ready to settle down and put their comfy slippers on, so I’m not probably going to do anything like that until I’m a bit older really.
‘There’s no rush! You’re a long time married, you’re a b****y long time married, and I kind of feel like marriage is sadly – and it is sad – it’s a bit old hack now.
‘When you see people going through divorces and all that comes with it, you’re like hell no! I do not want that, I can’t bear admin anyway, I couldn’t be bothered to do the paperwork. So I’m just postponing it as long as possible.’
Gemma went on to say that marriage was not a ‘priority’ for her right now.
Admitting she has not yet picked a wedding venue, she continued: ‘It could be Claridge’s, it could be Italy, who knows!
‘It could be in the middle of the forest, who knows! I’m just cool and happy as we are at the minute… It’s just not a priority for me at the minute.’
