Kirstie Allsopp marries long-term partner Ben Andersen in Love Actually chapel
Kirstie Allsopp, the beloved TV presenter known for Location, Location, Location, has surprised everyone by marrying her long-term partner, Ben Andersen, in a secret ceremony at Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair. The iconic chapel, famously featured in Love Actually, added a cinematic charm to their intimate wedding.
A Secret Ceremony Full of Surprises
The couple, together for over 20 years, kept the wedding completely under wraps. Guests were reportedly told they were attending a surprise 64th birthday party for Ben Andersen, only to discover it was actually their wedding.
Kirstie, 53, walked down the aisle in a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown, while Andersen, a property developer, looked dapper in a blue suit. The ceremony included a touching nod to Love Actually with The Beatles’ All You Need is Love, mirroring the iconic wedding scene from the movie.
Grosvenor Chapel holds special significance for Kirstie, as it was also the venue for her late father Charles Allsopp’s memorial service last year.
A Change of Heart About Marriage
Known for her stance on being “happily unmarried,” Kirstie had previously stated she didn’t feel the need for a wedding to validate her relationship. The couple shares two sons, Bay (19) and Oscar (17), and Andersen has two children from a previous relationship.
In a 2016 interview, Kirstie said, “I have no problem being a middle-aged girlfriend with an even older middle-aged boyfriend.” Her views echoed those of her famous neighbors, Richard Curtis and Emma Freud, who are also happily unmarried.
The unexpected wedding suggests a shift in perspective, though Kirstie has always celebrated doing things her way.
A Family-Focused Life
Kirstie has been candid about parenting, including her controversial decision to smash her children’s iPads in 2018, citing frustrations over gaming habits. More recently, she made headlines when social services contacted her after allowing her son Oscar to go on an interrailing trip, showcasing her no-nonsense parenting style.
A Celebration of Love
Kirstie’s surprise wedding blends her love of family, tradition, and her unique, unapologetic approach to life. Fans and friends alike have showered her with congratulations, celebrating this new chapter in her life.
Congratulations to Kirstie and Ben on their long-awaited, heartfelt celebration of love!
