Festive ‘I Do’s’ on Coronation Street: Weatherfield weddings over the years

Coronation Street's Claire, Audrey

Soaps can’t get enough of a Christmas wedding – but Coronation Street has always played it a bit differently. In its 65-year history, only seven couples have actually tied the knot over the festive season.

Across those nuptials, we’ve had last-minute ‘I do’ surprises, controversial pairings that left the cobbles buzzing, and one bride who simply can’t get enough of walking down the aisle.

Let’s rewind the tape and revisit those seasonal Corrie weddings, from heart-stopping shocks to romantic chaos, and relive all the drama that made these festive ‘I Do’s’ unforgettable.

Alf and Audrey Roberts on their wedding day in Coronation Street

Coronation Street Christmas Weddings: Audrey Potter and Alf Roberts

Audrey and Alf’s romance raised eyebrows amongst the gossiping folk of Weatherfield. He was a respected local councillor and widower, while Audrey was a flighty hairdresser and unmarried mother. The couple proved their doubters wrong and were married on December 23, 1985 at Weatherfield registry office. Audrey’s daughter Gail acted as bridesmaid.

The reception was held at The Rovers, where barmaid Betty laid on one of her famous spreads, and guests enjoyed a festive knees-up. Mr and Mrs Roberts then headed off to Paris for their honeymoon. Alf went on to become Mayor, and social climber Audrey reveled in her role as Mayoress. She and Alf remained devoted to one another until his sudden death in 1999.

Angela Hawthorne and Norris Cole

Angela and Norris weren’t exactly wedding rookies when they tied the knot on December 29, 1995 – it was Norris’s second marriage and Angela’s third. Adding to the drama, Angela’s ex, Corrie favourite Derek Wilton, bizarrely served as best man at her wedding to Norris.

The big day nearly didn’t happen at all after Derek, still bitter over a gnome theft, drove Norris to the wrong church in a cheeky act of revenge.

Although Angela was often talked about, she appeared in just six episodes, and viewers never even saw her face on the wedding day. The couple eventually split, and Angela went on to marry twice more before her passing in 2007.

Emma and Curly Watts get married

Coronation Street Christmas Weddings: Emma Taylor and Curly Watts

Curly feared he’d never love again after his first wife Raquel walked out on him, but police sergeant Emma helped mend his broken heart. The soulmates got hitched on Christmas Eve 2000 and welcomed their son, Ben, into the world the following year.

The Watts’ marriage ran into crisis after Emma shot a man dead during a siege at Frescho supermarket. There was a brief split, but they found their way back to one another. As far as we know, Curly and Emma are still together and living in Newcastle.Ashley Peacock married his children's nanny