Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones and his wife Chyna Mills have shared intimate details of their romantic elopement in Italy, following their legal wedding in the UK earlier this month. The couple, who first sparked romance rumours in August 2022, officially wed at Old Marylebone Town Hall on 1 July 2026, before celebrating with a second ceremony at the luxurious Villa San Michele in Florence.
From UK Wedding to Italian Elopement
The couple's journey began when they appeared together on a red carpet in August 2022. They announced their engagement in April 2023 and welcomed their daughter, Havana, in October 2023. Earlier this month, they legally tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall, attended by Neil's Strictly co-star Lauren Oakley, who is godmother to Havana, and former contestants Tyler West and Molly Rainford.
Chyna announced the news on Instagram with a black-and-white carousel of photos, captioning it: "01.07.26," alongside a heart emoji. The post was flooded with congratulatory messages from Neil's Strictly co-stars and fans.
A Dream Italian Ceremony
For their second celebration, the couple, joined only by their daughter Havana, headed to Villa San Michele, a Belmond hotel in Florence. Chyna shared stunning images on Instagram, captioned "Mr & Mrs Jones," showing her gorgeous gown and the beautiful Italian garden venue decorated with velvet red curtains, a long red carpet, and red roses.
In a subsequent post, Chyna revealed: "A year and a half of planning our elopement and somehow it was even more perfect than we imagined. Just us, our little girl and the most beautiful day of our lives." The post drew reactions from celebrities including Gemma Atkinson, who commented "Beautiful," and Karen Hauer, who replied "Wow." Luba Mushtuk posted red love hearts, and Carlos Gu declared: "Utterly Bewitched!!!!"
Personal Touches and Memories
Chyna also shared insights into the lead-up to their UK ceremony, including Neil making her bouquet. She posted a picture of him arranging flowers on their kitchen table, writing: "The fact he made my bouquet will always be one of my favourite parts of the day." Additionally, she shared a photo seemingly showing Neil getting a tattoo of their intertwined initials, captioning it: "The best bits."
The couple's elopement in Italy marks a beautiful continuation of their love story, with their daughter Havana by their side.
