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 at Longleat House, 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, in Wiltshire, 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.
A small number of close friends were reportedly invited to see Edward and Alec exchange vows in The Orangery, an intimate space which ordinarily costs a minimum of £275-per-person to hire.
Celebrations continued into the night with some 300 guests expected at the evening bash, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Rihanna. Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner were among those seen arriving for the evening do which is thought to have taken place inside the main house – an option not available to ordinary paying couples.
Catering was provided by high-end London firm Cellar Society, whose clients include Rolex, Harrods and Balenciaga, and flowers by Simon J Lycett, who did the floristry for Princess Eugenie’s 2018 wedding to Jack Brooksbank.
A large number of guests including Poppy Delevingne, 35, stayed at nearby Babington House, part of the Soho House group. A cabin at Babington House can cost up to £1,180, although only members can book.
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 as she arrived at Longleat with Joshua Kushner yesterday
Designer dresses: Diane von Furstenberg (left, getting ready for the bash). Right, Enninful with husband Alec Maxwell
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
Setting up: Florists arriving at Longleat House, in Wiltshire, yesterday, hinting at a pink and white theme for the day
Model RJ King opted for a sharp black Dior ensemble for the wedding on Tuesday. Right, cars queuing up to arrive at Longleat
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
Large scale operation: Suppliers were spotted arriving at Longleat, a sprawling Wiltshire estate, ahead of the celebration
Designer Marc Jacobs, British Vogue fashion critic Anders Christian Madsen, Italian model Bianca Brandolini and Derek Blasberg, head of fashion and beauty at YouTube, were also in attendance.
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.
‘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.
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
Night-time arrivals: It is thought Edward and Alec exchanged vows in front of a few friends then partied with hundreds
Stylish: Two guests arriving for the evening celebrations at Longleat House, in the Wiltshire countryside
‘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.’
A handful of guests hinted at the occasion, with Diane von Furstenberg writing: ‘Getting ready to go and celebrate @edward_enninful and @kloss_films.’
Guests’ gowns were carried across the estate in garment bags, pictured, ahead of dressing for the big event
Supermodel style! Bianca Brandolini and Poppy Delevingne shared a snap on their way to the nuptials today
Anders posted on Instagram: ‘Off to @edward_enninful’s birthday ball with my two dates, because prom dreams come true,’ sharing a photo with Victoria Beckham and stylist Christine Centenera.
Enninful had to deal with high-profile no-shows, the blight of any party host.
Perpetual Vogue cover girl Gigi Hadid shared a trio of snaps saying she would be unable to make it to the celebrations and thanking the editor for his ‘support, guidance and friendship’. Dua Lipa also shared an Instagram post saying she couldn’t attend wishing Edward a happy birthday and saying she wished was there.
Guests arrived at Babbington House, a 20-minute drive from Longleat, yesterday afternoon, suggesting the celebration took place in the evening.
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.
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 ariving 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
Yesterday morning the magazine editor hinted of big things to come, writing: ’50th birthday on 22.2.22. Let’s go.’
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.
It is thought the couple wanted their beloved black-and-white Boston terrier, Ru, to be involved in the day.
On arrival at Longleat guests appeared to have been treated to a tour.
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.
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
Earlier today, Mr Enninful posted a snap to Instagram writing: ’50th birthday on 22.2.22. Let’s go,’.