Chantelle and Oli first connected through the dating website Plenty of Fish, beginning their online conversations in September 2019 before making things official in January 2020. Three years later, Oli whisked Chantelle away to New York to celebrate her 30th birthday. On 1st May 2023, during their trip, he had a very special surprise planned. Knowing that Chantelle wouldn’t enjoy a grand proposal in front of a crowd, Oli found a quiet, secluded spot among the woodland behind the lake in Central Park. It was the perfect setting to get down on one knee and ask the question. The intimate moment did, however, gain a small audience. A Chinese family happened to witness the proposal and spontaneously applauded the newly engaged couple – adding an unexpected but memorable touch to the occasion. After viewing four different venues, Chantelle and Oli still hadn’t found somewhere that ticked all their boxes. That changed when they discovered Swynford Manor. “We loved the classic black and white look. The venue had so much space and three different places we could get married. We fell in love with the white pavilion on the grounds too.” The venue’s elegant character and flexibility made it the perfect choice for their day, providing plenty of space for both the ceremony and celebrations. Chantelle and Oli were drawn to a classic black and white aesthetic, complemented by soft dusty blue accents. Their styling inspiration came after attending a wedding day at Newmarket, where they discovered their decorators, Easy and Elegant. A beautiful dusty blue display immediately caught their attention, and after exploring the available options, they booked the team straight away. Their stylists created all the venue styling, including the tables, floral displays on the stairs and chairs, as well as an evening photobooth. The couple wanted to keep the overall look simple and elegant, avoiding anything too elaborate or overcrowded. Their tables were deliberately kept minimal, the designs were 30
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