Sophia Smith, Liam Payne’s Ex, Marries James Bridgwood in Lavish London Ceremony; Stuns in Chic High-Neck Gown

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Sophia Smith, Liam Payne’s Ex, Marries James Bridgwood in Lavish London Wedding

[Image: Sophia Smith in a chic high-neck gown and veil, sharing a kiss with James Bridgwood on a hotel rooftop. Caption: "Sophia Smith and James Bridgwood tied the knot at London’s Hotel Cafe Royal."]

Sophia Smith, former girlfriend of late One Direction star Liam Payne, married her partner James Bridgwood in a luxurious London ceremony over the weekend. The 30-year-old influencer, who dated Payne from 2013 to 2015 after years of friendship, shared stunning photos from the wedding on Instagram.

Wedding Highlights
Sophia dazzled in an elegant A-line gown with a high neckline and dramatic veil, pairing the look with a sleek bun. The couple exchanged vows at Hotel Cafe Royal, celebrating on the venue’s rooftop with sweeping city views. She captioned the post: “Mr & Mrs!! @cranberryblueevents you made our day perfect xxx.”

The pair, who welcomed daughter Angelina in April 2023, announced their engagement in December 2024 with a romantic black-and-white video of the proposal. The clip showed James kneeling among rose petals and champagne, with Sophia writing, “Yes a million times over.”

[Image: Black-and-white photo of James proposing to Sophia surrounded by rose petals. Caption: "The couple’s engagement clip shared in December 2024."]

Sophia and Liam’s Past
Sophia and Payne first met as schoolmates in Wolverhampton but began dating in 2013. Their split in 2015 shocked fans, especially after Payne had hinted at marriage plans months earlier. He told Attitude magazine, “22 seems a bit young… I don’t want her to be a stay-at-home girlfriend.” Post-breakup, he admitted, “I’m devastated, but sometimes you do what’s better for them, not your heart.”

[Image: Liam Payne and Sophia Smith smiling together in 2015. Caption: "The ex-couple dated for two years before splitting in 2015."]

Liam Payne’s Tragic Death
Payne died at age 31 on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. His cause of death was ruled “polytrauma” (multiple traumatic injuries). An inquest in the UK remains ongoing, with a pre-inquest review set for November 2025.

Argentinian authorities charged five individuals in connection with his death. Hotel staff members Gilda Martin and Esteban Grassi, along with Payne’s friend Roger Nores, face manslaughter charges. Two others, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz, were charged with supplying cocaine. Prosecutors allege negligence and abandonment contributed to the tragedy.

[Image: Liam Payne performing on stage. Caption: "The late One Direction star passed away in October 2024."]

Sophia, now focused on her new family, has not publicly commented on Payne’s death. The couple’s daughter, Angelina, attended the wedding, marking a joyful milestone for the Bridgwoods.

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