Monochrome magic Vanessa and Dom chose the Royal Berkshire as the stunning setting for their special day Images courtesy of Vicky Lewis Photography Vanessa and Dom met on Tinder in 2017. “Dom had a great photograph of him on a boat somewhere tropical and also playing golf which was an instant attraction for me,” Vanessa tells us. Dom adds, “Vanessa had a selection of photos which showcased her lovely eyes and brown hair.” The couple enjoyed their first date at an Italian restaurant and soon became inseparable. “We moved in together during the autumn of 2018, survived the lockdown in a one-bedroom flat and purchased a house together during the summer of 2021,” they tell us. Dom proposed in front of The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago, USA in December 2022. “We had travelled to the city for an NFL game,” Vanessa explains. “Our teams were playing each other so we wanted to watch them. It was snowing and we were wrapped up in layers taking in the scenery when Dom pulled a small box from his pocket and dropped to one knee before asking me to be his wife. I said ‘yes’ without hesitation but it took me by complete surprise! I was so happy – we called our family to let them know the news – my mum was in shock as she had no idea but my dad already knew because Dom had asked for his blessing a few months back. This was one of the best holidays to date, and it certainly made up for the fact the Chicago Bears lost their NFL game!” Here, Vanessa tells us about their celebration at the Royal Berkshire in Ascot styled with a black, white and emerald green theme. Vanessa and Dominic (Dom) Marchant married on the 20th of April 2024 at the Royal Berkshire in Ascot. 35 REAL WEDDINGS
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