MIC’s Oliver Proudlock MARRIES Emma Louise Connolly! Model stuns in an incredible lace wedding dress as the couple confirm they secretly tied the knot in a small London ceremony
- The couple confirmed they secretly tied the knot during in a small ceremony in west London on December 15 by sharing a series of stunning images from their big day on Instagram on Tuesday
- The model, 29, looked stunning in a bespoke Pronovias Atelier gown lace gown with dramatic flowing train while the groom, 32, looked sharp in a dapper three-piece suit
- Oliver and his new wife Emma married at St Albans Church in Fulham after previously cancelling three wedding dates due to the global crisis
- Their fourth attempt was almost thwarted when Boris Johnson announced plans to plunge London into Tier 4, meaning that all wedding receptions were banned
- However the reality personality sprung to action and organised their wedding for the following day, meaning they were allowed to marry and celebrate with their loved ones
Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock has married his long-term girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly after the coronavirus pandemic halted their plans three times.
The couple confirmed they secretly tied the knot during in a small church ceremony in Fulham, London, on December 15, by sharing a series of stunning images from their big day on Instagram on Tuesday.
The model, 29, looked stunning in a bespoke Pronovias Atelier gown lace gown with a plunging white slip dress underneath, teamed with a flowing veil, as she said ‘I do’ to her reality star beau, 32, before celebrating with an intimate reception at The Ned.
Man and wife! Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock has married his love Emma Connolly in a small ceremony in west London on December 15, as they confirmed by sharing a series of stunning images from their big day on Instagram on Tuesday
Emma captioned her gallery of snaps: ‘Love wins! 15/12/20’.
According to Tatler magazine, Oliver and Emma married at St Albans Church, after previously cancelling three wedding dates due to the global crisis in accordance with government restrictions.
Oliver told the publication that they originally planned to host 200 guests at Cowdray Park, West Sussex, in April, however their grand plans were reduced to just 15 people.
Their fourth wedding attempt was almost thwarted when Boris Johnson announced plans to plunge London into Tier 4, meaning that all wedding receptions were banned.
Incredible: The model, 29, looked stunning in a bespoke Pronovias Atelier gown lace gown with a plunging white slip dress underneath, teamed with a flowing veil
Finally! According to Tatler magazine, Oliver and Emma married at St Albans Church in Fulham after previously cancelling three wedding dates due to the global crisis
However before Emma returned home after tearfully listening to the news in the car, her other half had already jumped into action and reorganised their plans so they could wed the following day.
The couple’s florist, Wildabout Flowers, dashed to the church at 6am in order to decorate in time and everyone else involved managed to rearrange to make their day happen.
Oliver told the magazine: ‘It was like something out of Home Alone, I just started running round calling everyone to see if they could change the date. By the time Emma got home I said “don’t worry we’re getting married tomorrow instead”.
Emma said: ‘It was an amazing, emotional and intimate day – we were just excited we were finally married.’
Their stylish wedding breakfast was held at hotel and member’s club, The Ned, in the City Of London. Although Emma’s parents were in attendance, Oliver’s mother, who is based in America, had to watch on FaceTime.
Oliver shared a further selection of romantic images on his own social media page with the same sweet caption.
Grand plans! Oliver told the publication that they originally planned to host 200 people at Cowdray Park in West Sussex, however their grand plans were reduced to just 15 guests in accordance with government restrictions
Wifey for lifey! In another she held his face in her hands while he sat perched on a bar
The loving images showed Emma, who opted for natural glam and wore her blonde locks in a chic chignon, resting her head against her new husband’s.
In another she held his face in her hands while he sat perched on a bar.
Oliver looked dashing in a dapper three-piece black suit which boasted silk lapels, teamed with champagne detailing including a tie and pocket square.
Following their nontraditional wedding day, the couple also enjoyed an unconventional honeymoon, as they spent the following weeks isolating with Emma’s parents in their London pad.
The couple first announced their engagement in August 2018, but were forced to postponed their original wedding date due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sweet: Oliver Proudlock and Emma Connolly ensured they marked the occasion as they held a romantic picnic in their garden on what would have been the eve of their big day
Emma and Oliver were originally due to marry in April last year however their wedding day was pushed back amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the cancellation, they ensured they marked the occasion as they held a romantic picnic in their garden on what would have been the eve of their big day.
At the time they took to Instagram to show off the sweet celebrations with his followers.
Gushing over his now-wife, Oliver penned: ‘Twas the night before.
‘@emmalouiseconnolly you are beyond, thank you for showing me a whole new meaning of the word love. I cannot wait to marry you.
‘And to my incredible sisters @lauraproudlock @csherston & my cuz @hautdegamme_ thank you for making last night so special, we will never forget it. ❤️’
Emma also shared a series of snaps, writing: ‘Although this time feels very different to what we had planned, I am so grateful, lucky and bursting with love to have you by my side today and forever.
‘I can’t WAIT to marry you @proudlock. Thank you to our amazing families who have just made everything so special from afar.
‘And thank you for my dress of dreams @pronovias, I adore you too! ❤️’
Her something blue: Emma looked radiant in the images as she donned a billowing baby blue tulle gown and matching veil
Gushing over his bride-to-be, Oliver penned: ‘Twas the night before. Emma you are beyond, thank you for showing me a whole new meaning of the word love. I cannot wait to marry you’
Emma looked radiant in the images as she donned a billowing baby blue tulle gown and matching veil.
The pair feasted on focaccia and sipped flutes of rosé as they soaked up the sunshine whilst out in their patio area.
The couple announced their engagement after Oliver got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, to mark their four-year anniversary.
Proudlock shared a loved up selfie of the happy couple cosying up, alongside the caption: ‘SHE SAID YES!!! SHE IS MAKING AN HONEST MAN OF ME. GREATEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. ❤ #opxec #engaged #4yearanniversary’.
Hours before making his big social media announcement, the hunk hinted at the happy news with a cryptic tweet.
‘To the best 4 years of my life, and to many more to come. Love you more than I could ever comprehend’, he enthused.
Taking to her own social media, Emma posted a stream of adorable clips following the thrilling moment and was unable to contain her excitement.
She said: ‘Oh sorry got something on my nose. It’s called a fiance’ while pushing her diamond-ring hand infront of her face.
In another short video, Emma let Oliver take her phone and capture the moment after he asked if she would be his wife.
He swooned: ‘Wooo, my wife to be, I f**king love this lady more than anything in the whole world. Love you baby.’
Engaged! The couple announced their engagement after Oliver got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, to mark their four-year anniversary
On cloud nine, the pair, who were busy celebrating, shared one last video together, saying: ‘One last video before we put our phones off, but we’re so happy. We love you guys.’
While the clip, read: ‘Love you all so much thank you. going to have some time with my hubby-to-be’ alongside an array of love heart and ring emojis.
Proudlock has been focusing on his fashion business Serge DeNimes in recent times, dipping in and out of the E4 reality show. Joining MIC in series two, he appeared on ten series before quitting and returning in 2016.
He famously had flings with the likes of Caggie Dunlop and Lucy Waston, who is now happily dating James Dunmore, during his early days on MIC, but his relationship with fitness fan Emma has played out off camera.
Career: Proudlock has been focusing on his fashion business Serge DeNimes in recent times, dipping in and out of the E4 reality show. Joining MIC in series two, he appeared on ten series before quitting and returning in 2016
Wow! Oliver has previously shown his commitment to Emma by getting a tattoo tribute of her on his arm
At the time he told MailOnline: ‘She has her own career and focus. It doesn’t make sense [for her to be on the show].’
When quizzed about whether wedding bells were on the horizon, Proudlock didn’t give anything away, teasing, ‘One day. We’re not rushing’, just five months before his proposal.’
After spending 2019 buying and renovating their home in Barons Court, west London, the pair marked 2020 as their wedding year.
Emma previously said she plans to have five wedding dresses, but she doesn’t want her husband-to-be to design any of them.
‘Love you’: Taking to her own social media, Emma posted a stream of adorable clips following the thrilling moment and was unable to contain her excitement
Speaking in an interview with the Scottish Daily Record, she explained: ‘I’m not going to have one wedding dress, I’m going to have five.
‘I’m only going to get married once and there are just too many styles to choose from.
‘I’m going to wear three or maybe four on the day and have another one in reserve for good measure.
‘Ollie runs his own design business and, after the good job he made of creating my engagement ring, I would totally trust him to design my dress but I want them all to be a surprise for him on the day.’
The model admitted the couple keep changing their minds over the direction of their wedding, and are unsure whether to go for small and intimate or big and traditional.
Cute couple: The couple announced their engagement in August 2018 after Oliver got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Gothenburg, Sweden
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