Inside Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett’s ‘£500,000’ wedding

Ant McPartlin is reported to have splashed a whopping £500,000 on his lavish wedding to Anne-Marie Corbett in Hampshire this weekend.

The TV presenter – who is worth an estimated £20m – married his former-PA at Heckfield Church on Saturday, hosting a reception at Heckfield Place Hotel afterwards.

Heckfield – in Hook, Hampshire – saw Ant, Anne-Marie, and their star-studded roster of guests descend upon the quaint English village for the big day, which The Sun has suggested set him back half a million.

The church itself, the Grade II listed Heckfield Parish Church of St Michael, would have cost Ant £25 for a day’s hire – a paltry sum compared to the afterparty.

The church’s tower was used as a lookout post during times of unrest – from the days of the Armada through to World War II. 

A window inside features red and white roses, the emblems of the Houses of Lancaster and York. This was installed in following the 1486 marriage of King Henry VII to Elizabeth of York. While the pair did not marry in Heckfield, the window was added to mark the end of the War Of The Roses.

Former long-serving vicar of the parish, William Milton, was known for his knack at design – creating a safety device to prevent the wheels of stage coaches falling off. He also assisted in planning the Bristol Docks.

Nuptials: Heckfield – in Hook, Hampshire – saw Ant, Anne-Marie, and their star-studded roster of guests descend upon the quaint English village for the big day, which The Sun has suggested set him back half a million

Venue: The church itself, the Grade II listed Heckfield Parish Church of St Michael, would have cost Ant £25 for a day’s hire – a paltry sum compared to the afterparty

Historic: The church’s tower was used as a lookout post during times of unrest – from the days of the Armada through to World War II. A window inside features red and white roses, the emblems of the Houses of Lancaster and York. This was installed in following the 1486 marriage of King Henry VII to Elizabeth of York

His daughter Frances was born in 1779 and raised in the village. She was the mother of Anthony Trollope, who became one of the greatest Victorian novelists of the time.

The church features a memorial to former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who was in power from 1937 to 1940. 

The ornate building was bedecked with seasonal flowers, including hydrangeas, stocks and roses, in mauve, cream and light pink.

They were married by The Reverend Canon Marion De Quidt, who was seen outside the venue welcoming the guests ahead of the ceremony.

Arrival: Ahead of the service the bride was driven up to the church in a £300k black Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Chic: The Cullinan is the first all-terrain SUV from Rolls-Royce, making luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time

Cheers! The car features a spacious interior, and accommodates every traveller in unparalleled comfort

Luxury: Some of the guests – which included the likes of Phillip Schofield, Stephen Mulhern, Alesha Dixon, Christine and Frank Lampard and Dermot O’Leary – arrived in a Mercedes minibus, worth around £30k

Come on in: They were married by The Reverend Canon Marion De Quidt, who was seen outside the venue welcoming the guests ahead of the ceremony

Incoming: The ornate building was bedecked with seasonal flowers

Summer flowers: The florists arranged an intricate archway over the church gate ahead of the wedding

Ahead of the service the bride was driven up to the church in a £300k black Rolls-Royce Cullinan and was helped out of the car by event manager Jason Morais who held up her long train.

The Cullinan is the first all-terrain SUV from Rolls-Royce, making luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time. The car features a spacious interior, and accommodates every traveller in unparalleled comfort.

The bride, 43, looked elegant in a bespoke floor-length dress by designer Suzanne Neville that featured a one-shoulder design with lace detailing. Anne-Marie wore a long veil which flowed down the back of her dress and pinned her blonde tresses back in a chic up do while opting for glowing makeup as she carried a beautiful bunch of white and purple roses. The dress cost an estimated £15k.

Some of the guests – which included the likes of Phillip Schofield, Stephen Mulhern, Alesha Dixon, Christine and Frank Lampard and Dermot O’Leary – arrived in a Mercedes minibus, worth around £30k.

Palatial: The reception took place at Heckfield Place, with Ant reportedly shelling out £110k to put guests up for the night

A source ahead of the wedding said: ‘Ant and Anne-Marie hoped to get married abroad but this is the next best thing. The wedding reception is located away from prying eyes and set in beautiful surroundings’

Lavish accommodation: Ant’s own bridal suite came in at £5k for the wedding night

 

Idyllic: The spacious grounds also boast ancient woodlands, tranquil gardens and a beautiful lake, offering the perfect backdrop to wedding pictures

Decadent: The hotel is also situated several 100 yards away from its entrance, meaning onlookers situated outside a heavy security presence will be unable to catch a glimpse of celebrations

The reception took place at Heckfield Place, with Ant reportedly shelling out £110k to put guests up for the night. His own bridal suite came in at £5k for the wedding night, too.

The couple’s choice of reception venue appeals to celebrities due to its walled gardens offering privacy to guests. 

The hotel is also situated several 100 yards away from its entrance, meaning onlookers situated outside a heavy security presence will be unable to catch a glimpse of celebrations. 

The spacious grounds also boast ancient woodlands, tranquil gardens and a beautiful lake, offering the perfect backdrop to wedding pictures.

The hotel has won Hotel Of The Year in The Sunday Times and described as ‘sophisticated and homely, modern whilst being surprisingly rustic’ by the blog Pocketful Of Dreams.

A source ahead of the wedding said: ‘Ant and Anne-Marie hoped to get married abroad but this is the next best thing. The wedding reception is located away from prying eyes and set in beautiful surroundings. 

Exclusive: The couple’s choice of reception venue appeals to celebrities due to its walled gardens offering privacy to guests

The source added: ‘It will also have the feel of a traditional wedding, which suits both parties as they are very down to earth people. They can’t wait to finally get hitched’

Cloak and dagger: The source also told MailOnline that the couple were so desperate to keep the location under wraps that the guests were only made aware of the date in their invitations – with the venue disclosed nearer the time

Breakfast time: The restaurants look out over the tranquil gardens

All expenses paid: The Mail On Sunday reported the TV veteran told guests to send him their spa bills, which include £100 manicures

Movie time? A lavish screening room is also on site

Country manor: The Hotel has won Hotel Of The Year in The Sunday Times and described as ‘sophisticated and homely, modern whilst being surprisingly rustic’ by the blog Pocketful Of Dreams

‘It will also have the feel of a traditional wedding, which suits both parties as they are very down to earth people. They can’t wait to finally get hitched.’

The source also told MailOnline that the couple were so desperate to keep the location under wraps that the guests were only made aware of the date in their invitations – with the venue disclosed nearer the time.

The Mail On Sunday reported the TV veteran told guests to send him their spa bills, which include £100 manicures.

Irish presenter Christine, 42, looked incredible in a smart red dress with cut-out flower detailing and black stilettos as she looked loved-up with navy suit-clad Frank, 43. 

Phillip Schofield cut a suave figure in a dark grey suit which he teamed with a blue patterned tie and white shirt as he smiled on his way into the church, declaring after the service: ‘It was amazing and great fun! Really enjoyed it’

Meanwhile Cat Deeley, 44, put on a leggy display in a black and white polka dot dress as she arrived with her husband Patrick Kielty.  

BGT judge Alesha, 42, stood out from the crowd in a statement one-shouldered pink ruffle dress which showcased her long legs as she put on a united display with her husband Azuka Ononye. 

David Walliams looked smart in a light grey suit as he arrived with English model Keeley Hazell who wore a busty red and white dress. David said after the service: ‘It was very romantic and very fun, they’ve both got great sense of humours.’ 

Ant and Anne-Marie gave Stephen Mulhern a starring role at the nuptials, where he did a mini comedy routine which had everyone in stitches, poking fun at Ant and his Best Man, Dec – who later made an emotional speech, saying Ant is ‘the best friend a man can have!’ 

A guest told MailOnline: ‘Stephen was hilarious. ‘Nobody was expecting it but he had everyone in rafts of laughter. ‘It gave the wedding a real lighthearted feel.’  

Best pals: Ant gave a beaming smile as he arrived for his wedding to Anne-Marie with best man Declan Donnelly

Show-stopping: The bride was radiant in the floor-length dress which featured an off-the-shoulder design with lace detailing as she carried a beautiful bunch of white and purple roses. Designed by Suzanne Neville, the dress cost an estimated £15k

Summer wedding: Her bridesmaids gathered around in charming lilac maxi dress with delicate floral detailing

Whopper: Anne-Marie wore her wedding band, a huge engagement ring and she held a pendant in honour of her loved ones

Adorable: Additional bridesmaids looked delightful in white dresses with frilled sleeves and lilac satin bands wrapped around the waist