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Flowers arrive at Longleat as Edward Enninful gets set to marry

22/02/2022

Flowers arrive at Longleat as Vogue editor Edward Enninful gets set to marry his long-term partner Alec Maxwell in the A-list event of the year

Flowers arrived at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire today 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
The wedding, which takes place today on his 50th birthday, is expected to 300 A-list guests in Wiltshrie
Last night he shared a snap to Instagram at the Laylow restaurant in west London, with Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Irina Shayk

Flowers arrived at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire today 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.

The wedding, which takes place today on his 50th birthday, is expected to 300 guests, including Leonardo DiCaprio, David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and fashion designer Donatella Versace, are expected at the stately home in Wiltshire that boasts a 9,000-acre safari park famed for its lions.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who had a well-publicised falling-out with Mr Enninful, a friend for 30 years, is expected at the wedding after they settled their differences. The mother-of-one was also the cover star for the most recent edition of Vogue, where she shared the first picture of her baby’s face.

The Vogue supremo also counts Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Orlando Bloom and US models Gigi and Bella Hadid among his close circle, leading to speculation that they may also join the guest list.

Last night he shared a snap to Instagram at the Laylow restaurant in west London, which he captioned ‘pre-birthday dinner.

It showed him on the table with a posse of models including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Stella Maxwell, Irina Shayk as well as Burberry Vice President Rebecca Martinez and Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci and stylist Zoe Bedeaux, suggesting he may be sporting the British brand for his vows.

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.

The wedding, which takes place today on his 50th birthday, is expected to 300 guests, including Leonardo DiCaprio , David and Victoria Beckham , Kate Moss and fashion designer Donatella Versace, are expected at the stately home in Wiltshire that boasts a 9,000-acre safari park famed for its lions

Edward Enninful will tie the knot with his film-maker fiance Alec Maxwell on his 50th birthday today

Last night he shared a snap to Instagram at the Laylow restaruant in west London, which he captioned ‘pre-birthday dinner. It showed him on the table with a posse of models including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Stella Maxwell, Irina Shayk as well as Burberry Vice President Rebecca Martinez and Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci and stylist Zoe Bedeaux, suggesting he may be sporting the British brand for his vows

Supermodel style! Bianca Brandolini and Poppy Delevingne shared a snap on their way to the nuptials today

Supermodels Eva Herzigova and Irina Shayk are also expected to be invited, but it is not known if Dame Anna Wintour, , Vogue’s editor-in-chief, who lives in New York but is currently in London, will be there following rumours of tension between Mr Enninful and her.

Some believe he may invite her if only to scotch further rumours of a rift.

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.

The model and socialite, Britain’s first black marchioness, is a contributing editor to Vogue and is regularly seen socialising with the fashion magazine’s staff at swanky restaurants in London.

Earlier today, Mr Enninful posted a snap to Instagram writing: ’50th birthday on 22.2.22. Let’s go,’.

The post was quickly flooded with comments from A-listers who couldn’t wait to celebrate with him, including Poppy Delevingne, Munroe Bergdorf, Madison Headrick and Bianca Brandolini.

Mr Enninful and Mr Maxwell, who live in west London, are expected to bring their beloved black-and-white Boston terrier Ru to the event for a double celebration that will also mark the Vogue editor’s milestone birthday.

Snaps from today show preparations for the celebration underway, with dozens of bouquets arriving at the glamorous estate.

Richie shared a snap heading into the venue showing the luxurious estate from outside and inside

Earlier today, Mr Enninful posted a snap to Instagram writing: ’50th birthday on 22.2.22. Let’s go,’.

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

Photographers were seen on the estate, alongside vendors carrying in various items on what’s set to be an incredibly lavish celebration.

‘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.

‘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.’

Vendors unpack flowers, food and more in what’s set to be the A-list celebration of the year

In an interview in 2019, Mr Enninful confirmed that he had proposed to Mr Maxwell, whom he met at a party 15 years earlier.

Partying with the lions! The editor is set to be among animals in a safari park at the grand Wilshire wedding

Security are seen ariving At Vogue Editor In Chief Edward Enninful’s Longleat wedding today

Last month, Mr Enninful and Mr DiCaprio were seen shopping together on the Caribbean island of St Barts, where they were holidaying with their partners.

They worked together when the Vogue boss was a fashion stylist.

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,’ he said then.

The journalist also revealed that he would like to be a father.

Trowbridge Register Office confirmed that Longleat’s licence to carry out weddings had been renewed and that Mr Enninful and Mr Maxwell would be among the first couples to hold their weddings there, this spring.

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