Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has left his social media followers deeply moved after sharing a series of intimate photographs and details from his daughter Holly's wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. The event, which took place last month at Bath Abbey, saw Ramsay deliver a powerful father-of-the-bride speech he has since described as "perfect".
A Father's Emotional Tribute
Taking to Instagram, an emotional Gordon Ramsay posted a reel of snaps from the star-studded nuptials, which included high-profile guests like David and Victoria Beckham. In a gushing caption, he reflected on the poignant car journey to the church with his daughter, calling it "one of the most exciting car journeys ever in a father’s life".
He wrote about helping Holly stay calm before their walk down the aisle, tagging the newlyweds and his wife Tana, and stating it was a "moment I’ll never ever forget". The post featured several touching images, including one of Gordon clutching his daughter's hand en route to the ceremony and another of them sharing a dance during the evening reception.
The Speech That Made Everyone Cry
Among the photos was a shot of Ramsay holding a microphone mid-speech. Appearing on This Morning earlier this month, the chef defended his "explosive" father of the bride address, admitting it was a "tough gig" but one he felt he executed perfectly. "I was a hot mess but the speech was perfect, it went well," he told hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.
His eldest daughter, Tilly Ramsay, corroborated the speech's impact, revealing she sat with him for an hour as he practised. "It made everybody cry," she said, describing the day as "so emotional but so incredible". Reports from The Sun suggest the speech included Ramsay telling Adam Peaty he was a "lucky man" and remarking on his daughter's beauty.
Family Unity Amidst Past Tensions
The public display of family joy comes after a period of highly publicised fallout between Adam Peaty and his own parents. The wedding photos and Gordon's heartfelt tribute strongly indicate a warm relationship between the Olympian and his new in-laws.
Both Holly and Adam responded lovingly to Gordon's Instagram post, with Holly commenting, "I love you dad xx," and Adam replying with three white love hearts. Followers were equally effusive, flooding the comments with crying emojis and praise for Holly's wedding dress.
The last image in Gordon's collection seemingly showed the father and daughter sharing their first dance, capping off a day the Ramsay family has unanimously labelled "perfect".
