Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have celebrated a significant personal milestone, marking 29 years of marriage this past Sunday. The couple shared their joy on social media, just days before their daughter Holly is due to marry Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty in a ceremony that has been clouded by a very public family rift.
A Sweet Social Media Tribute
The 59-year-old television personality took to Instagram to honour his wife of nearly three decades, calling the 51-year-old Tana his 'best friend'. He posted a collection of nostalgic photographs, including images from their 1996 wedding day. In one cherished shot, a young Gordon, dapper in a grey and black suit, embraces Tana, who looked elegant in a V-neck, short-sleeved wedding dress, complete with the era's signature backcombed hair.
The post also featured glimpses of their life together over the years, showcasing glamorous date nights at various luxurious locations. Alongside the images, Ramsay penned a heartfelt caption: '29yrs ago I got to marry my best friend, what a journey and thank you. Love you so much'.
A Large Family and a Forthcoming Wedding
Gordon and Tana first met at a party in the early 1990s, though Tana was dating someone else at the time. They reconnected years later and tied the knot in 1996. Their family has since grown to include six children: Megan, 27, twins Jack and Holly, 26, Tilly, 24, Oscar, six, and their youngest, Jesse James, two.
The anniversary celebration comes just before a major family event: their daughter Holly's wedding to Adam Peaty. The couple are set to exchange vows at Bath's historic Abbey Church Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul later this week, followed by festive drinks. Holly herself reposted her parents' anniversary tribute on her social media, writing: 'Happy Wedding Anniversary mum and dad. I love you both so much.'
Underlying Tensions and a Family Feud
However, the lead-up to Holly and Adam's wedding has been far from smooth. Last month, it was revealed that Adam had uninvited most of his relatives from the ceremony. This drastic action followed reports that his mother, Caroline Peaty, was not invited to Holly's exclusive hen party at Soho Farmhouse, an event attended by Tana Ramsay, Adam's sister Bethany, and even Victoria Beckham.
The snub ignited a bitter public feud. Adam's aunt, Louise, publicly criticised the couple on social media, later claiming Caroline was excluded from the wedding due to her appearance not fitting the desired 'look'. Sources suggest tensions first surfaced at the couple's engagement party in December, which was filmed for Gordon Ramsay's Netflix docuseries. Guests reportedly had to sign non-disclosure agreements and surrender their phones.
Amid the fallout, Adam's sister Bethany appears to be the sole family member from his side still attending the wedding. Reports indicate she has even been asked to be a bridesmaid, with sources suggesting she 'fits in' with the Ramsays' glamorous world.
As Gordon and Tana Ramsay reflect on their 29-year journey together, their family prepares for a wedding day that promises both celebration and the palpable tension of unresolved family discord.
