Stacey Solomon and her partner Joe Swash were all smiles over the weekend as they hosted a grand pool party for their son Rex's seventh birthday at their Essex home, affectionately known as Pickle Cottage. The event, which brought together family and friends, served as a united front following recent speculation about their relationship.
A Dream Birthday Celebration
The television personality shared images on social media showcasing a spectacular pool party that any child would adore. The pool was adorned with inflatables shaped like fruits, unicorns, and flamingos, while a sparkling disco ball backdrop covered in colorful balloons added to the festive atmosphere. Stacey posted several photos of her family standing before the decorations, including a sweet snapshot with the birthday boy, Joe, and their two youngest children, Rose (4) and Belle (3).
Heartfelt Tributes and Fan Reactions
In a touching Instagram tribute to her son, Stacey wrote: "I cannot believe you're 7, Rex. Where did that time go? 7 wonderful years of you." She expressed her love for Rex and his friend Mila, who also celebrated her seventh birthday at the joint party, saying she loved them "to the moon and back." Fans quickly flooded the comments with admiration. One wrote: "Looks amazing. Family is everything and your relationship with your sister is awesome. Love you guys, so real." Another added: "Happy birthday Rex and Mila. By the looks of it they have the most incredible day surrounded by the best people. For me this is what family is all about. You guys are the best."
Family Dynamics
Rex is Stacey and Joe's first child together, followed by daughters Rose (born 2021) and Belle (born 2023). Stacey also has two teenage sons, Zachary and Leighton, from a previous relationship, while Joe has an older son, Harry, with an ex-partner. The united family display comes weeks after Joe expressed pride in his wife following a night out at the Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals, despite rumors of marital strain after Stacey was photographed without her wedding ring.
Addressing Relationship Speculation
Last month, Stacey hit back at speculation about their romance, particularly reports that they had not legally married. She clarified: "I said we were not getting legally married and having a religious blessing and ceremony at home in front of our friends and family – and we'll get legally married at a later point." The couple tied the knot at Pickle Cottage but opted not to make it legally binding to avoid making their home "readily available." They had planned a registry office ceremony but were hindered by their packed schedules.
Joe also took to social media to praise Stacey after her appearance on BGT, writing: "I never take for granted the chance to share moments like this with my family. The kids excitement means everything. Proud husband @staceysolomon you smashed it. Thank you for having us BGT."
