Olympic champion Adam Peaty appeared serene on the morning of his wedding to Holly Ramsay, sharing a tranquil sunrise snap to Instagram just hours before the ceremony at Bath Abbey on Saturday, December 27. This moment of calm came despite a very public and bitter family feud that had cast a shadow over the lead-up to the nuptials, resulting in his parents being disinvited from the event.
A Wedding Overshadowed by Family Strife
The couple's journey to the altar has been marred by a highly publicised falling out with Peaty's family. The rift reportedly began in November when his mother, Caroline Peaty, was not invited to Holly's hen party in the Cotswolds, which was attended by celebrities including Victoria Beckham. This snub ignited a series of public accusations from both sides.
Caroline Peaty had initially considered gatecrashing the wedding but ultimately decided against it. A family member told The Sun she would not attend because "it would be too sad and she doesn't want to spoil his big day." Further claims emerged that Holly and Adam had asked Caroline to change her chosen wedding outfit, adding to the tension.
The Roots of the Dispute and Exclusive Arrangements
Sources suggest tensions first surfaced during the couple's engagement party in December of the previous year, an event filmed for Gordon Ramsay's upcoming Netflix documentary. Guests were required to sign non-disclosure agreements and surrender their phones. It's reported that Caroline was unhappy some family members weren't present and confronted Gordon Ramsay at the party.
Amid the fallout, Peaty's sister Bethany emerged as the only member of his immediate family to remain involved, having attended the hen do and reportedly being asked to be a bridesmaid. A friend suggested Bethany "fits in" with the Ramsays' glamorous world, describing her as "blonde and very pretty."
The wedding itself at the historic Bath Abbey also sparked some local controversy. The couple reportedly secured exclusive use of the venue for the entire day of December 27 for a ceremony lasting around 90 minutes. A notice confirmed the abbey was "closed all day for a wedding," preventing public access and other weddings. While standard hire costs approximately £2,500, the pair are believed to have paid several thousand more for privacy, a move some locals called "rather selfish."
A Quiet Moment Before the Big Day
On the wedding morning, Adam Peaty's social media post suggested a focus on tranquillity. The photograph, showing a countryside sunrise over a pool, hinted the swimmer might have been planning a pre-wedding dip to settle his nerves. This stood in stark contrast to the familial drama playing out in the press. Earlier in the week, Peaty had also shared a loved-up Christmas photo with his bride-to-be, signalling his personal focus was firmly on the celebration ahead.
The service went ahead as planned at the iconic Bath Abbey, marking the union of the three-time Olympic gold medallist and the television chef's daughter, concluding a chapter of very public personal turmoil for the sports star.
