Chanelle and Tim’s wedding on the island of Paros, Greece, was a relaxed celebration of love, good food, and simple elegance. With views over the Aegean and a beautiful sunset, the day featured soft off-white drapery, candlelight, and natural linen touches that complemented the island setting. Chanelle wore La Perla pearl studs and the Ram collar necklace, chosen for their connection to Greek mythology and good fortune, perfectly matching the pearl detail on her dress. They danced to Harvest Moon by Neil Young and spent the following days on the nearby islands of Amorgos and Santorini, enjoying a peaceful start to married life.
CP - Where did you get married?
C&T - Paros, Greece
CP - Did you have a clear vision for the theme or style of your wedding, and how did you come to it, did you collaborate on this together?
C&T - Tim was very happy to leave the "vision" to me but we agreed that the unique venue, the landscape & the stunning view (which happily displayed an incredible sunset) deserved to be the key features & we wanted the styling to compliment these features. We opted for soft, off-white fabric draped over wooden beams, oversized linen table cloths, candlelight & lace, which was subtle & elegantly romantic in our eyes. We also wrote the dinner menus on wine bottles turned into candles, which was a fun ode to bistro dining that we felt reflected our own style (& love of wine) more than printed menus.
CP - Was there a long period of planning or were you more spontaneous in how it all came together?
C&M - We were engaged for just over a year before our wedding, but once we selected our venue, everything came together quite easily & quickly (partly with thanks to our wonderful planners at Poema).
CP - How did you choose your wedding jewellery, and was there a special story behind any of the pieces?
C&M - I wore my chain bracelet that my sister gifted me for my 30th birthday, together with the La Pearla stud earrings that I chose when I visited the studio back in December 2024, and the gold Ram collar necklace. The pearl earrings tied in perfectly with the pearl detail on my dress, & the Ram necklace felt super unique & "meant to be" as it is inspired by Greek mythology - I also loved the symbolism & messaging around good fortune.
CP - What song did you choose for your first dance, and why does it hold special meaning for you both?
C&T - We chose "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young. We first heard this song together (actually, in the movie "A Quiet Place") & both fell in love with it. We play it often & it was a very easy choice for our first dance - I think we selected it even before we were engaged!
CP - What were the highlights of your special day?
C&T - Celebrating love & happiness with our closest friends & family, dancing all night (mostly in bare feet), & enjoying delicious Greek food & wine! It was also incredible to have a few days either side of our wedding on the island with our guests so that we could relax & everyone could get to know each other a bit better.
CP - Did you go on a honeymoon, and if so, where to?
C&T - We spent a few days after our wedding on the stunning Greek island of Amorgos, followed by a night on Santorini. We will enjoy a proper honeymoon next year as an escape from London winter.
