On December 27, 2025, the historic Bath Abbey in the United Kingdom became the setting for one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity weddings, as Holly Ramsay, daughter of famed chef Gordon Ramsay, married Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty. The union of the 25-year-old podcaster and the 30-year-old triple Olympic gold medallist was as glamorous as it was emotionally charged—a day marked by both star-studded celebration and the shadow of a deeply personal family rift.
Holly, escorted down the aisle by her proud father, wore a classic white wedding gown with a long veil, her look blending traditional elegance with the festive charm of the season. Gordon Ramsay, ever the doting dad, shared his feelings with the world on Instagram, 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! I love you so much Holly Ramsay and couldn’t be a prouder Dad xxx.” The Ramsay family was out in full force, with Holly’s mother Tana and siblings Megan, Matilda, Jack, Oscar, and Jesse all present for the occasion. Megan and Matilda took on bridesmaid duties, adding a personal touch to the ceremony.
The guest list read like a who’s who of British celebrity. David and Victoria Beckham attended with three of their four children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—lending extra sparkle to an already high-profile affair. The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul was filled with around 200 guests, their presence a testament to the couple’s connections in both sporting and entertainment circles. According to Hindustan Times, the event sent social media into a frenzy as photos and well-wishes poured in from fans and friends around the world.
But beneath the surface of this fairy-tale wedding, a storm was brewing. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, a bitter feud erupted within Adam Peaty’s family, culminating in the absence of both his parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty. The discord reportedly began in December 2024, when Adam’s wider family was not invited to his engagement party. While Caroline and Mark were included, Caroline’s sisters were left out—a slight that sparked tension and set the stage for what was to come.
The situation worsened in November 2025 when Caroline was not invited to Holly’s hen party. According to Daily Mail, this exclusion deeply hurt Caroline, who described herself as “beside herself” and said, “I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out.” She added, “I’m not going to be hurt like this again.” Adam’s aunt, Louise, also voiced her sorrow in a text message to Adam, stating, “I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame. Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.”
Initially, Caroline considered watching the wedding from the street outside Bath Abbey as an act of protest and longing. However, she ultimately decided against it after her husband, Mark, convinced her it would be too painful. “Me going would just cause even more of a storm, and I don’t want to ruin his wedding day,” Caroline explained to Daily Mail. “I wanted to be there quietly to watch him get married, but that can’t happen now.” Mark himself was told he could attend the church ceremony but not the reception, a compromise he declined, feeling it would be too hurtful. “Mark’s fuming,” Caroline shared. “He’s so hurt.”
For Adam, the lead-up to the wedding was as much about addressing public scrutiny as it was about preparing for the big day. In a statement released in December 2025, the Olympic swimmer acknowledged the family fallout, saying, “Over the past few days, a lot has been reported and comments posted about the private life of Holly and myself. My sister Bethany has also been targeted. This has been almost entirely one-sided and, in many cases, excessive and intrusive. What makes it worse is that it has been encouraged by members of my family.”
Despite the emotional turbulence, the ceremony itself unfolded with poise and joy. Adam entered the Abbey hand-in-hand with his four-year-old son George, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Eirianedd Munro. Holly, for her part, has embraced her role in their blended family, with sources noting the warmth and togetherness she brings to their home. The two first met in 2021 through Holly’s sister Tilly while Adam was competing on Strictly Come Dancing. Their relationship blossomed over the next few years: Adam’s split from Eirianedd in 2022, a romantic holiday in Rome in 2023 where they confirmed their relationship publicly, and an engagement in September 2024 all paved the way for their winter wedding.
While some speculated that the family feud was motivated by money or fame, Caroline Peaty was quick to dismiss such notions. “I don’t think he is that fickle. I think he has been swept along,” she told Hindustan Times. “Adam has more than enough money to do all this himself anyway. That’s why I know his head hasn’t been turned by money. Adam has made his own money, investing and building businesses. He has worked very hard for what he has got and what he has gained. Adam is genuinely in love with Holly. When he told me she was his soulmate, that made me so happy. It still makes me happy now.”
For Holly and Adam, the day was not just a celebration of their love, but also a testament to resilience in the face of personal challenges. The couple’s journey—from a chance meeting on a TV set to a public engagement and, finally, a wedding at one of Britain’s most iconic churches—has been closely followed by fans and media alike. The presence of the Ramsay clan, the Beckhams, and other luminaries only added to the sense of occasion, but the absence of Adam’s parents was a poignant reminder that even the most glittering events can be touched by private heartache.
As the newlyweds exited Bath Abbey, hand in hand and smiling, they stepped into a future shaped by both the joys and the complexities of family life in the public eye. Their story, marked by high-profile romance, athletic achievement, and very human struggles, promises to remain a source of fascination for years to come.
