Melodies When two songwriters fall in love, the result is pure harmony. Chloé and Ollie’s nature-inspired wedding at the Clock Barn hit all the right notes Images courtesy of Avalon Photography Both music artists and songwriters, Chloé and Ollie’s love story began where all the best stories do, surrounded by melody. “We actually first met at our producer and long-term friend Patch’s house,” Chloé recalls. “Our paths crossed between sessions and although it was just a brief moment, Ollie always says from that day, he couldn’t get me out of his head.” The pair shared an instant connection, bonded by creativity and rhythm. “It was really special to meet in an environment where we both had the same passion for music,” Chloé explains. “When you meet someone who just gets your energy, it’s hard not to form a special connection.” Years later, during lockdown, friendship blossomed into something deeper. “We grew so close,” she recalls. “We became best friends first, but we couldn’t deny the spark between us.” On a cold December evening, which happened to be their anniversary, Chloé returned home from work to find a lantern glowing by the door beside a canvas sign reading ‘Meet me here and wrap up warm’, complete with a what3words location. The coordinates led her to their local woodland. “When I arrived, the car park was empty except for another sign that read ‘Follow the lights’. Beyond it, a trail of candles led through the trees,” she says. “Lantern in hand, I followed the path and as I got closer, I heard music.” Turning the final corner, she found Ollie standing beneath a tree wrapped in fairylights from top to bottom, the ground around him glowing with tealights. “He had this huge smile and a lantern of his own,” she remembers. “He said a few beautiful words, dropped to one knee and that was it — one of the best moments of my life!” DREAMWORTHY LOCATIONS The couple found their dream venue almost instantly. “We did a lot of online viewings, but Clock Barn was our favourite,” says Chloé. “When we arrived, we fell in love straight away as it was everything we wanted. The interior was a perfect blank canvas with wooden beams, natural light and stunning countryside views. The ceremony room was just beautiful. We actually booked it that same day and didn’t even look anywhere else, as it just felt like us.” Chloé always envisioned a natural, woodland-inspired aesthetic. “I’ve always loved earthy tones and we picked white flowers, greenery and warm wood for the day,” she says. “Thankfully, Ollie loved it too.” For styling, Chloé leaned on Etsy inspiration. “I wanted something simple but elegant,” she explains. “We went for single white rose petals in glass vases on long banquet tables for the wedding breakfast, which Ollie really wanted. It suited the space perfectly.” The pair teamed up with Love with Letters, a décor company familiar with Clock Barn. “Chantelle from the team showed me mock-ups over Teams, which helped me visualise it,” says Chloé. “We chose hanging white roses, foliage from the chandeliers and OF LOVE REAL WEDDINGS 31
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