The fairy-tale wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and television personality Holly Ramsay was overshadowed by a deepening family rift, with reports emerging that more relatives were barred from attending just days before the ceremony.
Last-Minute Disinvitations Spark Fury
Adam Peaty is said to have told his great-aunt, Janet, and her partner, Eddie, that they were no longer welcome at his wedding, despite them having already booked accommodation and purchased outfits and gifts for the couple. The decision, described by sources as "completely unacceptable", was reportedly communicated over the Christmas period, leaving the pair devastated after spending hundreds of pounds.
This incident appears to be part of a wider, ongoing conflict within the Peaty family. The roots of the dispute trace back to September 2024, when Adam and Holly did not invite wider family members to their engagement party. The situation intensified last month when the groom's mother, Caroline Peaty, 60, was not invited to Holly's hen do at the exclusive Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds, an event attended by the bride's mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends including Victoria Beckham.
Sister's Attendance Labelled a 'Betrayal'
Amid the tensions, Adam's sister, Bethany Peaty, who served as a bridesmaid at the Saturday wedding, has been accused of betraying her mother by attending. A family insider told The Sun: "Beth has betrayed her mum to see what she can get out of being the only family member who gets on with Adam and Holly."
Speaking to the Mail ahead of the wedding, a heartbroken Caroline Peaty said, "I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out. This is the first Christmas that I’ve not had my family together – my family is broken." Despite her pain, she sent a card and gift to Adam for his 31st birthday, which fell on the same day as his wedding.
A Star-Studded Day Marred by Dispute
The couple finally tied the knot on Saturday, 28th December 2025, in a highly anticipated ceremony at the historic Bath Abbey. Large crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds, who emerged hand-in-hand beaming with happiness. However, the build-up was dominated by talk of banned relatives, with Adam himself requiring an escort by security guards into the venue.
Body language expert Judi James analysed the day for the Mirror, noting that bride Holly looked "confident and radiantly happy" and "fully in control of her image" as she walked into the church with her father, Gordon Ramsay. Meanwhile, it is reported that Adam's aunt, Louise, confronted him via text message moments before the ceremony about the ongoing feud and his treatment of his mother.
The fallout from the wedding suggests the Peaty family conflict is far from resolved, casting a long shadow over what was otherwise one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
