MADE IN CHELSEA STAR SAM VANDERPUMP MARRIES ALICE YAXLEY IN INTIMATE LONDON CEREMONY

Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has married his fiancée Alice Yaxley in a heartfelt and intimate ceremony, marking a joyful new chapter for the couple after what has been described as an incredibly challenging year. The newlyweds exchanged vows on Sunday afternoon at Chelsea Registry Office, choosing a private setting surrounded by close friends and family rather than a large-scale celebration.

Following the ceremony, Sam and Alice celebrated their marriage with a luxury dinner, keeping the focus firmly on family, reflection and togetherness. While the wedding was deliberately small, sources have described the occasion as deeply emotional and “beautiful”, particularly given the difficult months leading up to their big day.

The couple, who are expecting their first child together, are already looking ahead to a much larger celebration. They plan to host a full wedding party in May 2027, once they have welcomed their baby son, who is due in February. Friends say the pair wanted to prioritise their health, their growing family and the meaning of marriage itself, before planning a more traditional celebration at a later date.

According to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail, the registry office ceremony was anything but ordinary, despite its modest size. One insider revealed: “Sam and Alice’s ceremony was very small and intimate, but still gorgeous. They’re calling it ‘the start of our marriage’.” The source added that the atmosphere was filled with emotion and optimism as the couple began married life together.

The insider went on to share more personal insight into the relationship, saying: “Sam told Alice from the moment they met that life would never be boring with him, and so far he’s delivered on that promise.” With a wedding, a baby on the way and future celebrations planned, it’s fair to say the couple are entering one of the most exciting chapters of their lives.

Their son is due on Valentine’s Day, making the timing even more special for the newlyweds. Friends close to the couple say the New Year is set to be an unforgettable one, as Sam and Alice adjust to married life while preparing to become parents for the first time.

The wedding comes after an extremely serious health scare earlier this year for Sam Vanderpump. In January, the reality TV star was hospitalised after suffering liver and kidney failure, which later developed into life-threatening sepsis. The ordeal brought the couple closer together and prompted a reassessment of priorities, according to those close to them.

Just weeks later, in March, Sam proposed to Alice, a moment that took on even greater significance following his recovery. The proposal was widely seen as a symbol of gratitude, resilience and a renewed appreciation for life after his brush with death. Friends say the experience reinforced how important family and stability had become to the Made in Chelsea favourite.

The 28-year-old is expecting his first child, Marmaduke, with his fiancée- Credit: Instagram/Alice Yaxley

Fans of the long-running E4 series have taken to social media to congratulate the couple, praising their decision to focus on the meaning of marriage rather than the spectacle. Many have also expressed admiration for Sam’s openness about his health struggles and his determination to move forward positively.

While the couple’s May 2027 celebration is still some way off, Sunday’s ceremony marked a powerful and emotional beginning. For Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley, this wasn’t just a wedding day, it was the start of a new life together, built on resilience, love and the promise of a future that, as Sam once promised, will never be boring.