Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones, 44, has married Love Island star Chyna Mills, 27, in a second extravagant ceremony in Florence, Italy, following their legal marriage in London on July 1. The couple exchanged vows at Villa San Michele, one of the most luxurious hotels in Florence, as revealed in an Instagram post by Chyna captioned 'Mr & Mrs Jones ♥️'. The post showcased her white strapless gown with pockets and a flowing train, while Neil wore a cream jacket and black bowtie.
Ceremony details and guest list
The ceremony featured a velvet red curtain aisle and rose bouquet arrangements. Their daughter Havana, born in October 2023, attended in a white dress, holding her father's hand. However, the wedding appeared devoid of guests, with no family members present. Fellow TV stars congratulated them online, including Oti Mabuse, who wrote, 'You look like the most beautiful bride ❤️ congratulations', and Tasha Ghouri, who commented, 'Wow!!! ??? so so beautiful'.
Family feud background
The absence of Neil's family follows a reported ban from the first ceremony due to Chyna's accusations of 'bullying, racism, and disrespect' against Neil's mother. According to a source speaking to The Sun, Neil did not tell his parents or sister about the wedding. 'The whole thing is a massive shame,' the insider said, noting that Neil's family attended his 2013 wedding to Katya Jones. 'It makes it even more painful that they have been cut out completely. Most of them have been blocked by Chyna and Neil.'
Chyna's statement and family response
In December, Chyna stated she had had 'enough' when her future mother-in-law 'ruined' Havana's baptism by refusing to attend. She claimed Helen 'ignored' her attempts to talk, calling the feud 'one-sided'. 'Havana's baptism was a special day, and his family chose not to attend out of loyalty to her,' Chyna said. Neil's sister, Terri, defended their mother, telling the Daily Mail that 'the truth will come out eventually'.
Witnesses and relationship timeline
Former Strictly contestants and engaged couple Tyler West and Molly Rainford acted as witnesses for the legal ceremony in London. Molly commented, 'Was an honour to be your witness Family ?'. Neil and Chyna have been together for four years, meeting after Chyna appeared on Love Island in 2022. Neil sent her a DM and they met at the Reality TV Awards. He proposed in Bali in 2022, and they welcomed Havana in October 2023. Chyna told Hello! magazine, 'It still doesn't feel real. At first, I thought he was joking.'
