Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has married Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey today, in a star-studded ceremony overshadowed by a bitter family feud. The groom's parents were notably absent after being excluded from the wedding, leaving only his sister Bethany to represent his immediate family.
David and Victoria Beckham arrived at the historic Bath venue with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper, joining celebrity guests including MasterChef's Marcus Wareing and Dragons' Den star Sara Davies. The couple's childhood friend Brooklyn Beckham did not attend, reportedly due to his own ongoing family rift.
Adam Peaty, who turns 31 tomorrow, was seen arriving in a tuxedo with his groomsmen and his five-year-old son George. Gordon Ramsay posted on Instagram expressing pride in walking his daughter down the aisle, writing: «I'm truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gaining an incredible son in law @adam_peaty!»
Family Rift Casts Shadow
The wedding proceeded without Adam's parents Caroline and Mark Peaty, who remain at their home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire - 120 miles from Bath. The family feud reportedly began at the couple's engagement party last December and escalated when Caroline was excluded from Holly's hen do six weeks ago.
Caroline had initially vowed to «watch from the street» but ultimately decided it would be «too sad» and she didn't want to «spoil his big day». Her husband Mark convinced her it would be «too upsetting».
The tensions intensified when Adam's brother James was arrested on suspicion of harassment after allegedly sending threatening messages during Adam's stag do. He was questioned for two days and released on conditional bail.
Mother's Heartbreak
Caroline Peaty, 60, told the Daily Mail: «I don't think they understand how much they have hurt me; it's as if they have cut my heart out.» She added: «This is the first Christmas that I've not had my family together – my family is broken.»
Despite the pain, she conveyed a message to her son: «I know it's the end. But please, the message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point.»
Mark Peaty, 65, was reportedly «fuming» after being offered only a church ceremony invitation without reception access - an offer he refused.
Lavish Celebrations
Bath Abbey was adorned with hundreds of white roses around its historic 15ft West Front door. The venue, which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests, was booked for the entire day, with guests arriving around 11am for a midday service.
Security guards with patrol dogs were observed at Kin House, the Georgian manor in Wiltshire where the evening reception is being held. Guests were instructed to have their phone cameras covered upon arrival «to help maintain the intimacy and intentionality of the day».
The couple's gift list featured luxury items including a Big Green Egg barbecue for £1,896, a mahogany table for £995, and a cream recliner chair for £800.
From Strictly to Wedding Day
Adam and Holly met in 2021 through Holly's sister Tilly while both were involved in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. They confirmed their relationship in June 2023 after Adam's split from his previous partner Eiri Munro, with whom he shares his son George.
Adam proposed in September 2024 during a trip to Cornwall. Holly announced the engagement on Instagram, writing: «I am marrying my best friend. I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now.»
Adam responded: «I can't believe you're going to be my wife. I'm truly the luckiest man on earth to have such a gentle, caring and beautiful woman by my side.»
On the morning of his wedding, Adam posted to Instagram: «Morning of our wedding.»
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
