Fat Tony's wedding kicks off in style as DJ, 58, arrives flanked by longtime pal Boy George for his London nuptials before exchanging vows with Stavros Agapiou, 32
DJ Fat Tony and his partner Stavros Agapiou are tying the knot in front of their A-list friends in a lavish ceremony in London on Saturday.
Tony, 58, and Stavros, 32, who have been engaged since October 2023, are making it official at the Welsh Chapel in Charing Cross, before heading to the swanky Londoner Hotel for the reception.
For his special day, Tony was among the first to arrive at the chapel and was joined by singer Boy George as he prepared to exchange vows with his partner Stavros.
The renowned music star, real name Tony Marnach, cut a very dapper figure in an all-black suit featuring a silver brooch.
He was joined by his mother Dawn Marnoch who cut an elegant figure in a sparkling black dress and a lace cardigan
With Tony being hugely popular on the celebrity circuit, it's little surprise that the nuptials hosted an eclectic star-studded guestlist and an A-list performance from none other than Kylie Minogue for the evening celebrations.
Perhaps more surprising however is the unlikely pairing of supermodel Kate, 51, and reality star Gemma, 44, who alongside Coronation Street 's Claire Sweeney, 54, will allegedly stand by Tony's side as he marries the love of his life.
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The likes of David and Victoria Beckham and David Furnish will be mingling alongside Alison Hammond and Jedward, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man.
A source told The Sun: 'Tony is one of the most popular people on the London celebrity circuit and his wedding is going to be packed full of stars.
'No one had Kate, Gemma and Claire in a bridal party on their bingo cards this year, though. It's going to be incredible to see them lining up together.'
They added: 'Tony and Stavros have put a lot of thought into their big day and it's going to be one to remember. As for having Kylie singing at their evening do, it's iconic.'
The insider went on to say that Tony's dog will also have a 'role' in the big day while the couple 'couldn't be happier' about saying their vows in front of their loved ones - noting that the wedding pictures will 'go down in history'.
In 2023, Tony opened up about the poignant choice of church for their wedding, noting that he plans to wed in a church in Earls Court which honoured those who died of HIV and AIDS in the eighties and nineties.
He said at the time: 'This church was the only place that had love and compassion for our community. I want to get married there because, for me, it's full circle. It's for everybody that didn't make it to that point.'
Earlier this month, much of the reported guestlist stepped out to party with DJ Fat Tony at his star-studded stag do.
The renowned DJ, real name Tony Marnach, was joined by his closest friends including Gemma, Claire and Jade Jagger as he celebrated before his marriage to Stavros.
The pair have been engaged since October 2023 after Tony popped the question during a romantic trip to New York.
The stag was thrown at an elite speakeasy style bar in Mayfair known for live music and burlesque performers.
Tony donned a sophisticated all black ensemble with a pair of jeans, zip down structured jacket as he beamed for a snap with the TOWIE legend.
Gemma wore a stunning white co-ord featuring flared trousers and a buttoned waistcoat over a colourful ruffled blouse.
Claire, 54, was beaming as she arrived in Mayfair wearing a golden jumpsuit with a houndstooth pattern and an oversized faux fur coat.
Jade Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones rocker Sir Mick Jagger, was in great spirits as she was photographed with Tony when she arrived at the party.
The exclusive guest list kept going with fashion designer Kyle De'Volle and Gavin And Stacey actor Russell Tovey.
Elsewhere, the likes of Kate Moss and Alison Hammond celebrated with the happy couple at their glitzy engagement party at The Londoner Hotel last year.
This Morning host Alison was joined by son Aidan, with Gemma and John Grimes of Jedward also in attendance.
Also in attendance was singer Boy George, actor Russell Tovey and author Irvine Welsh and his wife Emma Currie.
It comes as Tony and Stavros were showered with gifts just hours before their nuptials on Saturday.
The couple, who will say 'I Do' at the weekend, were sent gorgeous bouquets of flowers as the DJ took to Instagram to share their lovely gifts on Friday.
Meanwhile, the happy couple were also sent a sweet good luck message from pal Davina McCall as she she shared her love for them ahead of their big day.
In a video shared to Fat Tony's Instagram, Davina, 57, could be seen beaming into the camera as she remarked: 'Tony, Stavros, I'm so excited because the forecast for Saturday is amazing!
'I'm so happy for you guys, I'm so excited, I'm so excited to give you both a hug and welcome in this new and brilliant phase of your life. And I'm just sending you both so much love.
'I hope you're not too stressed, I don't think you will be. I'm really, me and Michael [Douglas, her partner] are really looking forward to celebrating with you both on Saturday. We love you so much. Love you, bye.'
Captioning his post with a message back to Davina, Tony penned: 'We love you @davinamccall @mdlondon we can't wait to celebrate with you and all our family and friends on Saturday #thegreatestdayofmylife @stavrosagapiou.'
The couple, who will say 'I Do' at the weekend, were sent gorgeous bouquets of flowers as the DJ took to Instagram to share their lovely gifts on Friday
Following the loved up engagement that took place in New York, Tony shared the intimate moment on Instagram where he looked thrilled when Stavros said yes after getting down on one knee in front of a fountain in Central Park.
At the time, he penned: 'When you find real happiness in life never let it go today I can truly say I'm the happiest I've ever been.
'I went to Central Park to this magical fountain and asked the man that has changed my life in so many ways and helped show me that I can be loved and how too love to marry me and make me complete and he said YES I'm so overwhelmed with joy.'
The couple's celeb pals rushed to the comment section to congratulate them.
Gemma wrote: 'Crying with happiness ❤️❤️ for you both I'm so happy CONGRATULATIONS'
Paloma Faith: 'Congratulations to you both you make me sick'
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