The wedding had a special equine guest in the shape of Pippa’s ex-event horse, who was commandeered for some photos by their young bridesmaid Tabitha Kyle, John’s niece and daughter of Irish international rider Mark and his wife Tanya.

The day had an equestrian theme throughout, with all the tables were named after major three-day events around the world and customised rosettes with each guest’s name used instead of placecards.