Olympic champion Adam Peaty received a scathing text message from his aunt Louise just moments before exchanging vows with Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey on Saturday.
The 30-year-old swimmer walked into the historic church clutching the hand of his five-year-old son George, only to find a damning notification awaiting him.
His aunt, who was herself excluded from the guest list, sent the message to condemn Peaty and his bride for their decision to uninvite his mother Caroline from the ceremony.
The text branded the couple's actions shameful, casting a shadow over what should have been an entirely joyous occasion.
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay were all smiles at their wedding | PADespite the family turmoil that has plagued preparations for months, the wedding proceeded as planned before a star-studded congregation.
The full contents of the message, as reported by the Daily Mail, laid bare the depth of family animosity.
"I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame," Louise wrote.
She continued with words designed to haunt the newlyweds for years to come.
"Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams."
The swimmer's great aunt Jane also spoke out, telling the publication: "I just feel so sorry for Caroline. I can't believe he's done this to his mother, who's done so much for him from an early age. To be treated like this is not kind."
Adam Peaty's Mum was not in attendance at the wedding ceremony today | PAThe rift between Peaty and his 59-year-old mother reportedly began during preparations for the couple's engagement party, when members of the swimmer's extended family were excluded from celebrations.
Tensions escalated further when Caroline was not invited to Holly's hen do, despite Tana Ramsay and Victoria Beckham being among the guests.
On the eve of the wedding, Caroline revealed the fallout had left her devastated, stating: "I don't think they understand how much they have hurt me."
She added that it felt as though the couple "have cut my heart out."
The situation took a more serious turn following Peaty's Budapest stag do, when he allegedly received threatening messages that prompted Holly to contact police.
His brother James was subsequently arrested and placed on bail over the allegations.
The ceremony itself attracted an impressive array of celebrity guests, with David and Victoria Beckham attending alongside their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
Adam Peaty fell out with his mother before his wedding to Holly Ramsay
| PADragons' Den star Sara Davies and former Strictly Come Dancing presenter Dan Walker were also among those present at the historic venue.
Gordon Ramsay proudly walked his 25-year-old daughter down the aisle, later sharing photographs on social media with a heartfelt tribute.
"I'm truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gaining an incredible son in law @adam_peaty!" the celebrity chef wrote.
From the groom's side, only his younger sister Bethany attended, serving as one of Holly's bridesmaids.
Gordan Ramsey and Holly Ramsey moments before her wedding ceremony to Adam Peaty | PAHis mother, father, and brothers James and Richard were all absent from proceedings.
The newlyweds departed the abbey at approximately 1.30pm before travelling to Georgian manor Kin House for their reception.