Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has delighted fans with new insights into her recent wedding, following the announcement that she had tied the knot with her partner of three years, Adam Whitehead. Isabel, best known for playing Victoria Sugden on the long-running ITV soap since 2006, exchanged vows with Adam, a teacher, in a beautiful ceremony last month that brought together not just friends and family, but several familiar faces from the Emmerdale cast.

Now, the actress has opened up further about her special day, sharing touching moments from the wedding and revealing which of her co-stars took on the meaningful role of bridesmaid. From heartfelt speeches to joyful celebrations, Isabel’s wedding was clearly filled with love, laughter, and deep friendships forged both on and off screen. As more details continue to emerge, fans are thrilled to see their favourite soap star so happy in real life.

Victoria is hard at work planning her brother’s wedding – while the star who plays her recently celebrated her own! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins shares wedding details

Despite being an actress, Isabel confessed to the Mirror that she doesn’t like being the centre of attention and found the planning process quite stressful.

“Then the day came and I was like, we’ll just go with the flow,” she added “It was perfect. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it, how full my heart was. It was just brilliant.”

The wedding took place at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, Isabel’s hometown. She decided on a “simple” dress as she didn’t think any of the fuller frocks would suit her.

Her bridesmaids on the day were school friend Shannon and Emmerdale co-star Eden Taylor Draper, who plays Belle Dingle.

She walked down the aisle to the song Perfect For Me by Bradley Marshall in front of just 63 guests. “It was so special,” she said. “He looked so handsome. I was too happy to be emotional. It was like, ‘There he is, I can’t wait to be his wife.’”

Going against tradition, Isabel also made a speech, in which she shared how her dad had been her wingman. While in the gym with her dad, she’d asked him to approach Adam and find out his age.

The evening festivities went on until midnight, with Isabel sharing: “I was quite an antisocial bride. Once the evening kicked off, you could not get me off the dance floor. I took my heels off. I was over being poised and looking like little lady bride.”
She has played Victoria in Emmerdale since 2006 (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale co-stars attend big day

Along with Eden, there were other Emmerdale co-stars in attendance, including, Danny Miller (Aaron Dingle), Mark Jordon (Daz Spencer), Laura Norton, Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle) and Zoë Henry (Rhona Goskirk).

Isabel said: “I’ve known them for so long, Laura’s like a sister to me. Eden was my bridesmaid. They’re just all such special, beautiful people. I said in my speech that me and Adam hadn’t been going out for very long and I was telling Zoë about him and she was like, ‘’I’ve got a feeling you’re going to marry this man.’ She just knew.”

On Instagram, Laura Norton returning the compliment, writing: “My little sister got married to the most wonderful man and my heart got a whole lot bigger. Most beautiful bride ever with the most amazing adventure ahead.”

Isabel’s Emmerdale co-stars also treated the pair to a minimoon in Saltmoore. Though the couple are planning a trip to California in the summer.