It had all the attributes you’d expect from a world event of the year – a great venue, A-list guests, a famous DJ – and one you probably wouldn’t: a double-decker bus tour.
Still, the galaxy of stars who attended Vogue editor Edward Ennful’s wedding at Longleat House last week followed the wedding with a tour of the mansion’s famous safari park, spotted lions and embarked on Monkey Drive-Thru.
Those who enjoyed the 90-minute zebra striped bus ride included Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, isolated from the winter cold with a dark blue down jacket and baseball cap, and Orlando Bloom, with skinny jogging pants and a wide jog. hat with hat.
Exciting: Stars who attended Vogue editor Edward Eninful’s wedding at Longleat House last week followed the wedding with a tour of the mansion’s famous safari park, spotted lions and embarked on Monkey Drive-Thru (Edward pictured with Alec Maxwell’s husband) )
Here we go: Those enjoying the 90-minute zebra bus ride (pictured) included Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom and Kate Moss
Style Icon: Naomi Campbell wore a long cream skirt and jacket while making a stylish outing in the big house
Other highlights of Wiltshire’s majestic home included actor Idris Elba, pop queen Rihanna, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton.
Also present was Mr. Eninful’s boss, Lady Anna Wintour, Vogue’s editor-in-chief, who is spreading rumors of a breakup with her protégé. Ghanaian-born Mr Eninful was appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue in 2017, taking over from Alexandra Schulman.
The event was hosted by Mr Eninful’s close friend Emma Weymouth, the Marquise of Bath, and her husband Kayolin Tin, the 8th Marquis, who owns a Elizabethan pile of 128 rooms and a 9,800-acre mansion.
The Mail on Sunday may also reveal that the Marquise not only provided the place as a wedding gift, but also held the wedding ceremony herself on Tuesday night.
The news that Mr. Eninful, with good connections, will marry Alec Maxwell, 41, his partner for 18 years, was revealed by the newspaper earlier this month, along with details of the lavish celebrations.
Friends: Edward Ennful and Naomi Campbell talked as they walked out of the big house together on a bus tour
Smoking: Kate puffed on a cigarette as she stood outside the venue in her long black coat
Wow: The event was hosted by Mr. Eninful’s close friend Emma Weymouth, Bath’s Marquis, and her husband, Seulin Tin, the 8th Marquis, who owns the 128-room Elizabethan Mound and a 9,800-acre mansion (pictured by Leonardo).
Party’s over: Leonardo was also seen smoking outside after the big night
Casual: Leonardo cut a casual figure while out and about and wore a black padded jacket and navy jeans
Stars: Model Karlie Kloss was also at the wedding and wore a khaki jumpsuit while heading out the day after holding her son
cool? Emma showed off her toned brown muscles as she talked to friends
The guests were sent invitations to celebrate Mr. Eninful’s 50th birthday, and the wedding was originally supposed to be a surprise.
In fact, some of those who arrived at Longleat’s Orangery just after 5pm on Tuesday – after the place closed to the public – did not seem to know about the wedding.
Among them was Ms Beckham, who, just before leaving her home in London for Wiltshire, posted on Instagram that she was excited to attend Mr Eninful’s birthday party.
A source said: “Edward tried so hard to keep the surprise, some believed him and just expected a birthday party.”
Close: One of Edward’s close friends Ashley Shaw-Scott stepped out in a chic all-black ensemble and carried a black and white handbag
Journey: The celebrities piled into the zebra-print bus to go and see the animals
Stylish lady: Kate looked incredible as always despite the late night partying
Fun: The guests had been sent invitations to celebrate Mr Enninful’s 50th birthday, with the wedding initially due to be a surprise (Leonardo is pictured)
Beauty: American model Madison Headrick dressed down in a shearling jacket and comfy jogging bottoms
Stepping out: Naomi was joined by a handsome mystery man who wore a long grey coat
All smiles: Former supermodel Kate looked elegant as she left in her long fur coat
Newlyweds: Edward and Alec both wore quilted black jackets as they stepped out the morning after the wedding
Husbands: It is understood that the reception party went on well into the early hours, with Mr Elba DJing for some of the night (Alec and Edward are pictured)
Happy: The exchange of rings was hosted by Lele Del Fabbro, a fashion executive and close friend of the couple (Leonardo is pictured)
Love: The order of service, which featured a drawing of the couple’s Boston terrier Ru, stated that guests would be welcomed by the Marquess and Marchioness (the bus is pictured)
Amazing: American singer Alice Smith performed Endless Love, a cover of the Lionel Richie and Diana Ross duet (Alec is pictured)
Friends: Leo and Orlando were spotted hugging a friend wearing an elegant green jacket
The service, which included a drawing of the Boston Terrier of the Roo couple, said guests would be greeted by the Marquis before the American singer Alice Smith performed Endless Love, a cover of the duo Lionel Richie and Diana Ross and her own hit , Fool For You. The Marquis then officiated at the service, where the newlyweds took their vows.
The ring exchange was hosted by Lele Del Fabro, fashion executive and close friend of the couple.
Understandably, the reception party lasted until the early hours, with Mr. Elba DJing part of the night.
Shades: Kate covered her tired eyes with a pair of huge sunglasses
Nuptials: Only a select group of guests were given rooms to stay overnight at Longleat itself – others were ferried to nearby Babington House (Jonathan Newhouse is pictured)
Here we go: At 11am the following morning, the celebrity charabanc got under way to tour the grounds.
Hungry: After the trip, the stars were ushered to the Bath Arms pub on the estate for a spot of lunch (Edward and Alec are pictured)
Fun: Mr Enninful and film-maker Mr Maxwell (pictured) were able to enjoy all the amenities of the venue – which was owned by Lord Bath until his death in 2020 – until 4pm, when the wedding guests finally headed home
Exclusive: The private members’ club and hotel that has become a favoured haunt of celebrities and fashionistas (Luke Worthington is pictured)
Beautiful: Model Madison was all smiles as she stepped out in her casual ensemble
Celebs: Guests were seen leaving on Wednesday morning to go on a safari bus ride (Leonardo is pictured)
Famous family: Kate’s daughter Lila Grace Moss Hack and her partner Nikolai von Bismarck stood together after as they headed out
Print: The bus was covered in a zebra design
Coffee: .It looked like it could have been a long night with guests including Leonardo (left) and Orlando Bloom looking a little weary
Big week: Edward tied the knot with Alec Maxwell on Tuesday at Longleat and the celebrations continued the following day (Orlando Bloom is pictured)
The look: Eric Rutherford wore baggy black trousers and boots
Big names: Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, was out and about the day after the wedding too
Casual look: Richie Akiva wore a tracksuit to head out
Coffee time: Leonardo had a pick me up in the form of some caffeine
Late: Mr Enninful and film-maker Mr Maxwell were able to enjoy all the amenities of the venue – which was owned by Lord Bath until his death in 2020 – until 4pm
Yum: After the trip, the stars were ushered to the Bath Arms pub on the estate for a spot of lunch
Time to go: At 11am the following morning, the celebrity charabanc got under way to tour the grounds
Smart: Kate Moss’ partner Nikolai Von Bismarck wore a dapper outfit
Chatting: Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom both seemed engrossed in their phones
Off they go! They then headed out on the bus
Home: Lila sat in the back of a sleek black car and Nikolai then came to join her
Gesticulating: Orlando put on an animated display as he waited by the car with Leo
Only a select group of guests were given rooms to stay overnight at Longleat itself – others were ferried to nearby Babington House, the private members’ club and hotel that has become a favoured haunt of celebrities and fashionistas.
At 11am the following morning, the celebrity charabanc got under way to tour the grounds. The Marchioness – the first black woman to hold that title in British history and a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 – carried a tiger-patterned tote bag, and again acted as host.
After the trip, the stars were ushered to the Bath Arms pub on the estate for a spot of lunch.
Mr Enninful and film-maker Mr Maxwell were able to enjoy all the amenities of the venue – which was owned by Lord Bath until his death in 2020 – until 4pm, when the wedding guests finally headed home.
But that was not the end of the partying, as the newlyweds flew to New York, where they again celebrated Mr Enninful’s 50th birthday with friends in a restaurant.