Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty is set to tie the knot with his fiancée, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly, in a lavish ceremony today. The high-profile nuptials are taking place at the historic Bath Abbey in the picturesque city centre, with the venue transformed by hundreds of white roses and under a blanket of tight security.
A Historic Venue Adorned for Celebration
The couple have hired out the majestic, 1,200-capacity former Benedictine monastery for the entire day. Ahead of the midday service, the grand 15ft carved wooden doors were adorned with a classy array of hundreds of white roses, setting a serene and opulent tone. By 9:30am, the Abbey's organist was already warming up, adding to the palpable buzz at the venue.
Guests, including a star-studded list of Gordon Ramsay's high-profile friends, were scheduled to arrive between 11am and 11:30am. The world's press were also accommodated, with a dedicated pen sectioned off for media coverage. A source described the atmosphere as electric, noting the venue was expected to be "rammed" thanks to the Saturday timing.
Family Tensions Overshadow the Big Day
Despite the celebratory preparations, the wedding has been marred by a significant and very public family feud. Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, has been banned from attending the ceremony, and his father, Mark, did not attend the stag do after Caroline was uninvited.
The rift reportedly began when Caroline was excluded from Holly's hen do at Soho Farmhouse and tensions escalated when the rest of Adam's family were left out of the engagement party. A clash over Caroline's reported wish to wear a cream dress further soured relations, with Adam understandably insisting only the bride should wear white.
The situation intensified dramatically upon Adam's return from his stag do, when he was met by five police officers at the airport over fears of a potential assault. This followed alleged threatening messages from his 34-year-old brother, James, a builder. James was arrested on suspicion of harassment earlier in the week, questioned for two days, and released on conditional bail.
A source close to the couple stated, "This feud is heartbreaking from both sides. But the reality is Adam sees his mum, Caroline, to be enabling his brother's actions rather than pushing him to deal with his demons." The only family member from Adam's side in attendance is his sister, Bethany, who is serving as Holly's bridesmaid.
A Serene Start for the Groom
Despite the underlying tensions, Adam Peaty, 30, appeared calm on the morning of his wedding. He posted a serene image of a sunrise over a wintery field to social media, captioned simply: "Morning of our wedding," accompanied by a white love-heart emoji matching the floral theme. The couple's opulent celebration at Bath Abbey marks the culmination of their romance, even as it unfolds against a complex backdrop of family discord.
