Vogue’s Edward Enninful ties the knot
Vogue’s Edward Enninful ties the knot! Editor marries partner Alec Maxwell at 50th birthday bash with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at his BFF’s Longleat home
British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful and partner Alec Maxwell married at Longleat House yesterdayThe couple were joined by friends including Naomi Campbell, Diane von Furstenberg and Victoria BeckhamThey were given use of Longleat House, in Wiltshire, by close friend Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of BathCouples pay a minimum of £13,800 for a service in The Orangery followed by a marquee reception Catering was provided by high-end firm Cellar Society, whose clients have a budget of £20,000-£100,000
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He is one of the most powerful men in fashion. So it is of little surprise the guestlist for Edward Enninful’s wedding read like a who’s who of A-list royalty.
The British Vogue editor-in-chief tied the knot with long-term partner Alec Maxwell in Wiltshire yesterday, surrounded by close friends including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham.
The star-studded bash, which coincided with the fashion supremo’s 50th birthday, was held at the 16th century Longleat House, home to Enninful’s close friend Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, and her husband, the 8th Marquess.
It is thought D&G model Emma, 35, gave Enninful and Maxwell use of the historic stately home as a wedding present. But ordinary couples must pay a minimum of £13,800 for venue hire of the Orangery for their ceremony and a marquee for the reception.
Edward and Alec were joined by some of their nearest and dearest for their service in the glass-walled Orangery, which was decorated with blooms by Princess Eugenie’s wedding florist Simon Lycett.
Celebrations continued into the night with some 300 guests partying in the main house, which is no longer available as a wedding venue to paying couples. Catering was provided by high-end London firm Cellar Society, whose clients include Rolex, Harrods and Balenciaga, and typically have a budget of £20,000-£100,000.
‘This is a knockout wedding,’ says Sarah Balfour, director of luxury London-based wedding planners Orchid Events. ‘I have no doubt every supplier pulled out all of the bells and whistles.’
Golden girl: Naomi Campbell was among the 300 guests who gathered for Edward Enninful and Alec Maxwell’s wedding
A-list friends: Karlie Kloss looked glamorous in black dress is by Bach Mai as she arrived at Longleat with Joshua Kushner
Designer dresses: Diane von Furstenberg (left, getting ready for the bash). Right, Enninful with husband Alec Maxwell in 2019
Glamorous guests: Anders Christian Madsen, a fashion critic at British Vogue, shared a picture with editor Christine Centenera and Victoria Beckham – who sported a white dress
Party time! Kate Moss appeared to be among the guests who partied into the night at Longleat House, in Wiltshire
Intimate venue: It is understood Edward and Alec married in The Orangery underneath a stunning floral arch
The Orangery is one of the wedding venues available to hire at Longleat House, starting from £275 per head
House party! Longleat House was lit up by Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, for her friend Edward Enninful’s party
Guests including Poppy Delevingne, Marc Jacobs and Italian model Bianca Brandolini checked into nearby Babington House, part of the Soho House group, ahead of the event.
Rooms at Babington House cost upwards of £400-a-night, with the most expensive accommodation, The Cabin, setting you back £1,180, although it is only open to members.
Fortunately there was no shortage of Soho House card holders at the wedding, with Diane von Furstenberg and influencer Derek Blasberg both bagging rooms.
Guests including model Adut Akech, who has been championed by Enninful, shared photos as they had their hair and makeup done ahead of the event.
Others snapped photographs en route, like Maya Jama, who looked radiant in a black strapless gown. It was a night of big name designers, with ensembles by Dior, Chanel and Victoria Beckham all on show.
It is understood that the service took place once the Longleat Safari Park had closed at 5pm.
The Orangery, which was built by Jeffry Wyatville for the 2nd Marquess of Bath c.1807, was decorated in a simple and elegant fashion for the service.
Candles lined the staircase, white benches were arranged in the room and a Champagne bar set up along one side. A black grand piano suggests Edward, Alec and their guests were treated to romantic music as part of the service.
Fashion editor Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, centre, shared this photo from the evening celebrations on Instagram
Showtime! Maya Jama on her way to the party. Right, celebrity hairdresser Ben Skirven with his glamorous dates
Black tie glamour: Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner arrived at Longleat last night for the birthday and wedding celebration
Radiant: Model Karlie looked beautiful in a black cut-out gown, which she wore with glittering chandelier earrings
Starry bash: Karlie and Joshua are understood to have been among the guests invited to the evening celebrations
On their way to party! A guest keeps his eyes down as he arrives in the back of a car for the bash at Longleat House
Well-dressed: A suave man in the back of the car was driven to the venue, where A-listers gathered to celebrate
Stylish: Two guests arriving for the evening celebrations at Longleat House, in the Wiltshire countryside
Night-time arrivals: It is thought Edward and Alec exchanged vows in front of a few friends then partied with hundreds
Arrivals: Well-dressed guests arrived by car at Longleat for the star-studded evening bash
Still on cloud nine: Guests including Ben Skervin (left) and Diane von Furstenberg (right) shared photos from this morning
Dominating the space was the stunning flower arch created by royal florist Simon Lycett using varieties of roses and other white blooms.
Edward and Alec would have had the option of holding a drinks reception in the nearby Secret Garden after the service, or enjoying a walk through the grounds.
It is thought the evening reception was held in the main house, which is no longer available to hire as a wedding venue but has played host to star-studded bashes for the likes of Idris Elba.
Some guests, including socialite Richie Akiva – who is known as ‘the king of New York nightlife’, were given a tour of the historic stately home on their arrival.
Meanwhile evening guests were treated to the spectacular site of Longleat lit up against the night sky. Vogue Australia editor Christine Centenera shared a photograph of the stunning view.
Details of the party were kept under wraps, no doubt to be revealed in one of the Conde Nast publications, if at all, but florists and a stage production company were seen arriving on site ahead of the event.
‘This is going to be the wedding of the year – there will be no expense spared and no detail ignored,’ a source previously told the Mail on Sunday.
Model RJ King opted for a sharp black Dior ensemble for the wedding on Tuesday. Right, cars queuing up
Writer Pippa Vosper shared this photo from her nearby hotel room. She wore a stunning black and white Chanel gown
Celebrity hairstylist Ben Skervin shared his journey from dressed down to glam for the celebrity bash yesterday
Getting ready! Edward’s BFF Adut Akech shared this photo from a hotel room as she got ready for the party
Large scale operation: Suppliers were spotted arriving at Longleat, a sprawling Wiltshire estate, ahead of the celebration
Setting up: Florists arriving at Longleat House, in Wiltshire, yesterday, hinting at a pink and white theme for the day
Guests’ gowns were carried across the estate in garment bags, pictured, ahead of dressing for the big event
‘Edward is one of the best-connected people in Britain, and across America too, so expect super-famous guests. People are already saying you won’t see so many A-listers in one room ever again.
‘Edward appears to have saved some money on the venue as he is thought to have been given it by Emma Weymouth as a wedding present.
‘Edward and Alec have been wanting to marry for some time and Edward’s 50th birthday seemed such a special day to do it.’
There was speculation as to whether the event was just a birthday bash for Edward.
But a handful of guests hinted at the true occasion, with Diane von Furstenberg writing: ‘Getting ready to go and celebrate @edward_enninful and @kloss_films.’
Edward himself wrote: ’50th birthday on 22.2.22. Let’s go.’
On Monday night Enninful was centre of attention at a ‘pre-birthday dinner’ attended by some of his closest friends including Naomi, Kate, fellow models Stella Maxwell and Irina Shayk, stylist Zoe Bedeaux and Burberry CCO Ricardo Tisci.
Supermodel style! Bianca Brandolini and Poppy Delevingne shared a snap on their way to the nuptials today
Guests arriving at the wedding appear to be treated to a tour of Longleat. Socialite Richie Akiva – who is known as ‘the king of New York nightlife’ as he owns many clubs in the US, shared a video to his Instagram story showing his arrival at the estate and a tour headed by Emma Weymouth, followed by afternoon tea
Richie shared a snap heading into the venue showing the luxurious estate from outside and inside
Security are seen arriving At Vogue Editor In Chief Edward Enninful’s Longleat wedding on Tuesday
Vendors unpack flowers, food and more in what’s set to be the A-list celebration of the year
Photographers were seen on the estate, alongside vendors carrying in various items on what’s set to be an incredibly lavish celebration
Guests arrived at the venue where they readied themselves for the evening’s celebrations
Flowers arrived at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire on Tuesday as preparations began for the wedding of Vouge editor Edward Enninful to his long term partner his long-term partner Alec Maxwell, a director and editor
Partying with the lions! The editor is set to be among animals in a safari park at the grand Wilshire wedding
It is believed that Mr Enninful’s close friend Emma Weymouth, the Marchioness of Bath, has given him the use of Longleat where she lives with her husband Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath
Flowers arrived at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire yesterday as preparations began for the wedding of Vouge editor Edward Enninful to his long term partner his long-term partner Alec Maxwell in what’s set to be the A-list event of the year
Protecting themselves from the British weather! Guest were seen sheltering under umbrellas as they arrived at the estate
In an interview in 2019, Mr Enninful confirmed that he had proposed to Mr Maxwell, whom he met at a party 15 years earlier.
‘Over dinner I just asked if we should get engaged. We’ll marry eventually – there’s no rush.’ The journalist also revealed that he would like to be a father.
The couple live in west London with their beloved black-and-white Boston terrier, Ru.
Ghanaian-born Enninful began his career as fashion director of British youth culture magazine i-D. In 2011, Enninful was tapped to take the style directorship at W magazine.
In August 2017, Enninful was named editor-in-chief of British Vogue. In December 2020, Enninful was promoted to be the first European editorial director.
He now oversees Vogue’s editorial operations in France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Guests sported fashionable looks as they headed into the wedding celebrations
Glamourous guests were clutching bags sure to be full of designer clothes as they headed to the festivities today
Travelling in style: The guests appeared to be in casual clothes ahead of the celebrations where they are sure to be dressed to the nines
Bianca Brandolini looked effforlessly stylist with her monogrammed Louis Vuitton suitcase as she arrived with Poppy Delevingne
Poppy Delevingne arrived clutching a alongside Italian model Bianca Brandolini and a designer suitcase
Poppy Delevingne lead the arrivals at the the Longleat estate in Wiltshire as Vouge editor Edward Enninful’s gets ready for his wedding to his long term partner Alec Maxwell in what’s set to be the A-list event of the year
Spotted arriving on the estate yesterday was model Poppy Delevingne who arrived clutching a Covid test alongside Italian model Bianca Brandolini
Men in black suits were among the guests arriving at the estate in Wiltshire
Bianca held a bottle and a suitcase as she headed into the luxury estate on Tuesday
