The daughter of a millionaire who recently sold his billion-pound business has got married in spectacular fashion.
Riley Uggla, who starred in the seventh season of Made In Chelsea, has married her businessman boyfriend Alex Rimmer in a lavish ceremony at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
Her Canadian-born father is Lance Uggla, founder of information provider IHS Markit, which he sold in 2020 for $39billion – leaving him to reportedly pocket more than $100million in the S&P Global deal, according to BNN Bloomberg.
The bride, who shares two children with her now-husband and founded Riley Studio, a gender-neutral fashion brand, stunned in three ensembles during her big day, which featured former MIC co-star Lucy Watson as a bridesmaid.
The daughter (pictured) of a millionaire who recently sold his billion-pound business has got married in spectacular fashion
Riley Uggla (pictured with MIC star Lucy Watson), who starred in the seventh season of Made In Chelsea, has married her businessman boyfriend Alex Rimmer in a lavish ceremony at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire
Her Canadian-born father is Lance Uggla, founder of information provider IHS Markit, which he sold in 2020 for $39billion – leaving him to reportedly pocket more than $100million in the S&P Global deal, according to BNN Bloomberg. Pictured, the bride and groom dancing
The bride (left), who shares two children with her now-husband, stunned in three ensembles during her big day, which featured former MIC co-star Lucy Watson as a bridesmaid
The bride and groom appeared to exchange their vows at the end of a long white aisle, underneath glittering gold chandeliers, and surrounded by their friends and family
Looking effortlessly elegant, the bride opted for a billowing wedding dress, featuring cut-out details, as well as a statement sweet-heart neckline.
With her blonde hair pulled back into a stylish up-do, Riley donned a fashionable veil, boasting white edging. Her long-sleeved dress was teamed with a bouquet of white flowers.
For her second outfit of the day, the mother-of-two sported a strapless white gown, which she sported during her first dance.
Later, when throwing the bouquet to her loved ones, she opted for a puff sleeve number, featuring a silky skirt.
Later, when throwing the bouquet to her loved ones, the bride opted for a puff sleeve number, featuring a silky skirt
Meanwhile, her bridesmaids sported bronze long-sleeved maxi gowns with demure necklines
The bridesmaids held white flowers and kept their hair in neat buns to match the sophisticated theme of the day. Pictured, the table arrangements
Looking effortlessly elegant, the bride opted for a billowing wedding dress, featuring cut-out details, as well as a statement sweet-heart neckline
Meanwhile, her bridesmaids sported bronze long-sleeved maxi gowns with demure necklines.
They held white flowers and kept their hair in neat buns to match the sophisticated theme of the day.
The bride and groom appeared to exchange their vows at the end of a long white aisle, underneath glittering gold chandeliers, and surrounded by their friends and family.
In snaps shared to social media by their loved ones, the couple were seen also treating guests to a magical firework display at the palace.
For her second outfit of the day, the mother-of-two sported a strapless white gown, which she sported during her first dance
With her blonde hair pulled back into a stylish up-do, Riley donned a fashionable veil, boasting white edging. Her long-sleeved dress was teamed with a bouquet of white flowers.
In snaps shared to social media by their loved ones, the couple were seen also treating guests to a magical firework display at the palace
A white three-tier cake was also displayed during the reception, featuring dainty floral artwork.
Blenheim Palace is the UK’s only non-royal palace, the family seat of the Duke of Marlborough, a World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
It’s been used as decor for many successful films, from Harry Potter to the Favourite and James Bond.
Riley and her businessman partner welcomed their first child Mason in 2019, followed by a daughter, Elle, in July 2021.
Blenheim Palace (pictured) has been used as decor for many successful films, from Harry Potter to the Favourite and James Bond
Riley and her businessman partner welcomed their first child Mason in 2019, followed by a daughter, Elle, in July 2021. Pictured left, the wedding car, and the party, right
Two of the bride’s bridesmaids pose up a storm while wearing the elegant dresses during the big day
Blenheim Palace (pictured) is the UK’s only non-royal palace, the family seat of the Duke of Marlborough, a World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill
Her father, Mr Uggla, who grew up in western Canada before moving to the UK in the mid-1980s to study accounting and finance at the London School of Economics, founded IHS Markit in a barn in St Albans.
In 2014, its shares began trading in a flotation that valued the firm at $4.8billion (£2.8billion), according to the Evening Standard.
But six years later, it was sold to S&P Global for $39billion, with Mr Uggla telling FT: ‘Nobody has forced me. It’s just too exciting.’
In April 2020, Mr Uggla used $24million in IHS Markit shares to start a foundation focused on education and the arts.
He has also helped with a school his former wife, Julie-Anne, built in Zambia and is a trustee and honorary member of the Tate art gallery foundation.
Beautiful Blenheim: England’s princely dwelling where Sir Winston Churchill was born and raised
Built between 1705 and 1722 to celebrate victory over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession, the magnificent Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, is steeped in history.
Designed by John Vanbrugh, it was presented by the English nation to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory in 1704 over French and Bavarian troops
It has been entertaining Kings, Queens and foreign leaders for centuries and still attracts about 500,000 visitors every year.
It is best known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who was born at the palace in 1874 and proposed to his wife Clementine there.
Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire was designated as an UNESCO world heritage site in 1987
He is buried at St Martin’s Church in Bladon, on the edge of the estate.
The garden at Blenheim is one of the most historically significant landscapes of Capability Brown, created at what is widely regarded as the pinnacle of his career.
In 1874, when Sir Winston’s father Lord Randolph Churchill saw the stunning landscape for the first time, he declared it to be ‘the finest view in England’.
Its grandeur registered even with Hitler. According to wartime lore, he planned to move in after invading England and ordered the Luftwaffe not to bomb it. Blenheim is the only non-royal country house in England to hold the title of palace.
