But the low key affair made its way to the press, meaning that the 27-year-old's parents found out before she got the chance to tell them.

She told Elle magazine: "We were planning to take them out to dinner and tell them, but that got ruined."

The source of the leak was traced to an official at the courthouse.

Jessica said: "The person who helped us sign the documents told the press that day, so my parents found out from a reporter before we got to tell them."

Editor: Oh dear! I can understand her feelings on this one.... oops!