Mark Hughes brought the house down at his daughter Xenna’s wedding with a touching father-of-the-bride speech that had him in tears! The former Wales international and current manager of Carlisle United had to miss his team’s 1-0 victory against Wealdstone, but it was all worth it for this special occasion. Sneakily, he did manage to catch some of the game during a quiet moment at the wedding – football never stops, right?
In a heartwarming clip shared on Instagram by Reel Boys Film, Hughes shared some sage advice for fellow dads with daughters. He chuckled, advising them not to fall for the emotional “first look” moment at wedding venues, warning, “You’ll be crying your eyes out for at least 20 minutes!” Any dad with daughters can probably relate! 🥲
Xenna, who is a talented hockey player for Wales, has represented her country at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. The athletic genes certainly run in the family!
Hughes admitted he had to wait until after the wedding festivities to fully catch up on his team’s match result, proving that even on his daughter’s big day, the love for football is never too far away.
Fans of the former manager who led Wales, Bradford City, and now Carlisle United, will love seeing this softer side of him. It’s clear that leading football teams might be his job, but family is his team for life! 🥂💍