Former The Saturdays star Vanessa White has welcomed her first child into the world, a baby boy named Sage Remi-Bisaya Lawal, with husband DJ Emmanuel Lawal. The joyful announcement comes just weeks after the couple celebrated their intimate Christmas wedding, marking a whirlwind period of personal milestones for the singer.
A Bundle of Joy Arrives
The 35-year-old singer shared the happy news on her Instagram account on Tuesday, posting an adorable photograph of her newborn son surrounded by balloons. The image revealed the baby already sporting a full head of hair, prompting delighted comments from fans and friends alike.
Vanessa captioned the post with the heartfelt announcement: "Our darling boy, Sage Remi-Bisaya Lawal." The unusual and meaningful name choice reflects the couple's personal style and cultural influences.
Bandmates Share Congratulations
Vanessa's former Saturdays bandmates were quick to offer their warm congratulations in the comments section of her social media post. Mollie King expressed her excitement, writing: "Oh my love, just the best!! So happy for you!! He's so lucky to have you as his mama."
Rochelle Humes commented on the baby's appearance, noting: "The best news, all that hair," while Frankie Bridge added: "Awww congrats babe." Una Healy also joined in the celebrations, responding: "Congratulations Ness, so beautiful."
Recent Wedding Celebration
The birth follows closely on the heels of Vanessa and Emmanuel's wedding, which took place just before Christmas in a simple ceremony at Hackney Town Hall. The couple opted for an intimate affair with just two witnesses present, including their photographer.
In an interview with Vogue magazine, Vanessa shared details about their decision to have a low-key wedding, recommending that other couples consider similar approaches. "It was so nice. I really do recommend people just going off and doing it on their own," she explained.
Navigating Pregnancy and Planning
Emmanuel revealed that the couple had been putting off wedding plans due to Vanessa's pregnancy and the approaching Christmas season. "Obviously Vanessa is pregnant, and it's nearly Christmas, so things have been hectic, so we kept putting it off," he said. "Then we realised if we didn't sort something soon, it wasn't going to happen."
Vanessa also discussed the challenges of finding appropriate wedding attire while pregnant, admitting that her original plan to wear a "cool suit" for the registry office ceremony proved impractical. "When I tried on the dress, I knew it had to be it," she recalled. "It was just one of those moments where it clicked."
Double Announcement Earlier
The couple had previously made headlines in November when Vanessa announced both her engagement and pregnancy in the same social media post. Emmanuel had proposed during a romantic weekend getaway in the Cotswolds, and Vanessa shared the dual news with a photograph showing her baby bump and engagement ring.
Her caption at the time, "There's a V and E in love," offered a sweet nod to the couple's initials and their blossoming relationship. The news of their engagement and subsequent wedding received warm wishes from numerous celebrity friends, including Vanessa's former bandmates.
The arrival of baby Sage marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Vanessa White and Emmanuel Lawal, following their recent wedding and completing their transition into parenthood.
