MOLLY-MAE Hague and Tommy Fury had already begun scoping out 'dream' wedding venues before their shock break-up.
The couple, who have today confirmed their split after five years, had been on the hunt for somewhere to get married following their engagement last year.
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Molly and Tommy had already been to look at a number of churches in Cheshire, close to their home, after setting their hearts on a traditional wedding.
Insiders had revealed they planned to throw a "huge affair" for their nuptials and were even looking at it as 'their own royal wedding'.
A source told The Sun in April: “MollyandTommyhave really ramped up their wedding plans.
“They know exactly what they want, but want to find the perfect venue.
“It’s going to be a huge affair and the locals are already bracing themselves for the fanfare surrounding it. It will be reality TV’s very own royal wedding.”
Molly and Tommy, who met on Love Island, got engaged in July last year.
Tommy's proposal was nothing less than lavish either, after he whisked Molly and their daughter Bambi to Ibiza before getting down on one knee.
Molly went on to make no secret of her desire to have a religious wedding ceremony in a church and also showed another dream venue to fans on YouTube.
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During a visit to the Lake District, Molly said in a vlog: "That's a really beautiful church.
"We're currently in the talks of looking for a church to get married at, because we definitely do want to get married in the UK in a traditional Catholic Church.
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"So if anyone knows any beautiful churches, Catholic churches in Cheshire, because I think we want to do Cheshire because that's where we live obviously, or maybe London as well..."
Tommy had proposed to Molly with a £600,000 diamond ring, however by November she had removed it.
The couple faced a big relationship test when Tommy was pictured partying topless with women during a trip to Abu Dhabi.
Although the ring was back on by Christmas and Bambi's first birthday in January, it seems the writing was already on the wall
Since May, the couple have been dodging split rumours before finally confirming their break-up today (Wednesday).
In an emotional statement, Molly told her followers on Instagram: "Never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this.
"After five years of being together I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.
'Molly and Tommy appeared to be picture perfect, their break-up was completely unexpected'
BY Ellie Henman, Bizarre Editor
GASPS of horror echoed around our desks as Molly Mae revealed she had split from Tommy.
The break up, after five years, was completely unexpected.
In recent months, the pair had faced rumours he had a roving eye after he was spotted partying with women - all while Molly-Mae was at home holding their baby.
Her statement smacks of something that has yet to come to light.
Although she’s written it with a clever PR eye watching over it, Molly’s devastation spills out in every word.
As I type, my WhatsApp groups are flashing up with texts about how this seemingly rock solid couple have crumbled into nothing.
Just three weeks ago, Molly posted a video of the moment Tommy proposed – after he pulled an elaborate stunt which ended up with him getting down on one knee.
The pair’s relationship, complete with Love Island fan-favourite Ellie Bellie and, later, the arrival of their daughter Bambi, appeared to outsiders to be picture perfect.
Molly has built her brand around her wholesome family life with Tommy.
Cosy photographs are carefully curated for her Instagram grid, with her 7.9million followers poring over her every word as they attempt to emulate her life.
In truth, Molly is one of the only Love Islanders I, along with a number of my friends, follow on social media for her girl next door vibe and stylish fashion picks.
Celebrity breakups are often ten a penny, but there is something shocking about the ending of what, on the surface, appeared to be such a happy relationship.
Earlier this year, at Soccer Aid, Tommy was cagey when asked about their upcoming wedding plans by one of my colleagues.
It wasn’t altogether too strange, as most blokes aren’t overly keen to chat about their missus when they're with their mates playing football.
But it was a definite gear change from the Tommy many of us have interviewed over the years, as he was always so gushing about his bride-to-be.
Thousands of Molly-Mae’s fans, and no doubt a number of Instagram and Tattle Life sleuths, will now be combing the internet and social media for clues.
And given the number of calls coming into our desk, I have no doubt that the real reason Molly-Mae ended things with Tommy will come to light in the next few hours.
As a genuine fan and follower, I really hope she is being supported by the people who love her most.
Break ups suck at the best of times. But when you’re in the public eye, and you choose to announce your split so suddenly – and clearly without mutual consent – they are a hell of a lot harder.
"I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy's relationship has come to an end.
"I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me now and always, my beautiful daughter.
"Without us there would be no her, she will always be my priority."
Molly-Mae added: "I want to thank you all for the love you have shown us over the last five years.
"You have all been a part of our journey and I feel it's right to share this with you all.
"Whilst I attempt to navigate the coming days and weeks, please kindly respect my privacy over this difficult time.
"I'll be back when it feels right. Molly-Mae x."
Molly-Mae and Tommy's relationship timeline
From Love Island to a diamond ring and baby - we look at how Molly and Tommy have got to where they are today.
June 2019: Molly and Tommy first meet on Love Island.
July 2019: Tommy makes things official by asking Molly to be his girlfriend.
July 2019: Molly and Tommy finish Love Island in second place.
September 2019: The couple move in to a three-bedroom apartment in Manchester.
December 2019: Molly supports Tommy at his first boxing match since leaving the villa.
May 2020: Molly and Tommy both turn 21 and pull out all the stops with dozens of balloons and lavish cakes to mark each other's milestone days.
June 2020: The loved-up couple move to a new apartment just outside of Manchester city centre.
October 2021: Molly and Tommy fall victim to burglars. Their rented flat is targeted by professional thieves while they are away and they lose £800,000 worth of possessions.
March 2022: They buy their first 'dream home' together. Molly and Tommy warn they will only 'share snippets' of their pad following the burglary.
September 2022: Molly and Tommy announce they are expecting their first baby together. Alongside a sweet video, Molly says: 'I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet.'
October 2022: It's a girl! The couple confirm they are having a daughter.
January 2023: Molly gives birth to baby Bambi on January 23rd.
July 2023: Tommy whisks Molly and Bambi on a family holiday to Ibiza. The couple get engaged after Tommy pops the question on a cliff top.
September 2023: At Home With The Furys drops on Netflix. The couple feature in Tommy's cousin Tyson's reality show. Tommy and Molly come to blows over their parenting plans.
November 2023: Tommy is caught on camera partying topless with Chris Brown and unknown women in Abu Dhabi. Molly removes her engagement ring.
December 2023: Molly admits she's 'been through it' but puts her engagement ring back on.
January 2024: Bambi turns one. Molly and Tommy celebrate with a lavish party at home.
March 2024: Bambi goes on her first skiing holiday to France with her parents.
April 2024: Molly and Tommy treat Bambi to a family holiday in Disneyland Paris.
Tommy, meanwhile, has since released his own statement.
The boxer said: "I am heartbroken to share that Molly & I have decided to end our relationship.
"The past 5 years have led us to having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi, and I will forever be thankful to Molly for making me a dad.
"Bambi is our priority."
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Fans are convinced Molly had hidden hers and Tommy's split for two weeks before the news broke.
Meanwhile, Molly's army of followers have been bombarding Tommy with messages asking why they have split.
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