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From school friends to soulmates

These lovebirds first met in high school, never sharing classes but often crossing paths between lessons and through mutual friends. A few years after leaving school, Nick spotted Stacey at a local pub and asked, "Who's that?" When he realised it was Stacey from school, he later said he was hooked from that moment.

A decade in the making

These lovebirds met online 10 years ago and at the time, they didn't realise the adventures that awaited them. Over the years, their love has grown and blossomed into the bond they share today, eventually leading to Sean proposing while driving home after a family wedding.

Love at first swipe

These two lovebirds first met the way many modern couples do, online. A simple swipe on Tinder eventually led to a ring on a finger. Their first date in Central London confirmed that they were soulmates. From that day onward, they never spent a single day apart.

Wrapped in winter

This couple met online in summer 2020, between the two Covid-19 lockdowns, and managed to fit in a few dates before winter restrictions began.Both living alone in London at the time, they stayed in close contact. "We had lots of time getting to know each other without pressure or other social demands,"says Jade.

Hitched in true western style

This couple met through the dating app Bumble and instantly hit it off. Just like that, their love story began. Darren popped the question on a walk in North Wales called the Precipice Walk near Dolgellau. He had hidden the ring inside a small bag and completely surprised Lizzie.

A love story in every detail

Ever the romantic, Pete proposed to Tash in their garden in September 2023. He secretly involved the whole family in a heartfelt video proposal, capturing everyone's reactions, all without Tash having a clue. The evening began with a decoy dinner at Tabure while her mum and sister set up the garden with a projector, candles, flowers and champagne.

Once upon a wedding

Ben and Kate met in college while studying acting and quickly bonded, so much that tutors separated them because Ben was "distracting Kate." Eight years later, on a romantic trip to the Maldives, Ben proposed during a surprise sunset beach dinner. The

A TALE OF TRUE LOVE

When it comes to English countryside elegance, Vilma and Tom planned the perfect wedding straight out of a storybook. Think Jane Austen vibes with romantic styling, a pastel colour scheme and stunning florals. After falling in love with St Joseph's Catholic Church and South
Farm, the pair brought their vision to life with help from the experts. Here, the bride shares details about their special day...

Beautifully blue

After getting engaged, Mark and Michelle worked as a team to create a simple but elegant wedding at The Tithe Barn in Bedford. The pair fell in love on the first visit, thanks to the stunning spaces and the friendly team. The manager took time out of his day to show them around and made them feel so welcome. Plus, the package was great value! Here, the bride shares details about their special day

Rustic romance

Taylor was working in Cyprus when she met Ellie, who was on holiday and had just lost her shoe. Afterwards, they got chatting and instantly made a connection. Taylor comments,
"When we left the bar, I realised we hadn't exchanged contact details, so I trawled through Facebook trying to find Ellie among around 75,000 people. Eventually, I found her, added her, sent her a message, and we stayed up until 4 am messaging.

Countryside CELEBRATIONS

These lovebirds first connected on Bumble in 2019. After months of chatting, they finally met at a bar in Watford, and the rest was history! Four years later, Mark proposed at an alpaca farm, and the wedding planning adventure officially began.

True love

Our ceremony occurred in the beautiful Summer House in the gardens. We had our reception in the Tudor Barn and then danced in the Horse Barn, which is absolutely amazing! We used the Old Dairy for our guestbook area and for displaying photos of our loved ones who are no longer with us. It was a beautiful day, so our guests were lucky enough to explore the stunning gardens and make the most of the grounds.

Blooming beautiful

We had the ceremony at a local church, the drinks reception in the lovely gardens at South Farm followed by the amazing meal in the Tudor Barn, coffee in the Old Dairy, and dancing in the Horse Barn with the funky light-up floor!

After All This Time... Always

These two lovebirds met when we were 19 through mutual friends! They got on straight away and were great friends from the word go. After being together more than seven years and previously discussing marriage, they viewed a Harry Potter-related venue as they're huge fans of the franchise. They fell in love while looking around the spaces and decided to go for it and get married! Coming home having booked a wedding venue was a surprise for them both. The bride's engagement ring was her mother's, which is extremely special as she died when Elizabeth was only 10. So, this detail meant the world to Elizabeth.

Timeless Elegance

Jade and James had crossed paths as teenagers through mutual friends, but it wasn't until years later that they matched on Tinder. Despite the time apart, the early stages of their relationship felt incredibly natural; they weren't strangers at all. At that time, both were working unsociable hours, which made it challenging to see each other as often as they'd have liked. However, this only meant they cherished the quality moments they did have together even more. James always made Jade feel like a priority, making her realise he was the one for her.

It's The Little Things

These two lovebirds fi rst crossed paths at university, where they lived right next door in their fi rst-year dorms. A mutual friend played matchmaker, and it wasn't long before they discovered their shared passion for baking and outdoor adventure – the rest was history! One beautiful day, Andrew chose a picturesque spot in the countryside for a special moment: he planned to propose. He had always envisioned asking the big question surrounded by nature and was determined to keep it a secret. For weeks, he'd been hiding the ring in his sock drawer, all while nervously hoping that Emma wouldn't catch a glimpse of the oddly shaped box tucked away in his coat pocket during their walk. As they strolled along, the anticipation was almost palpable, making that moment even more special when he fi nally dropped to one knee.

Memorable Moments

Nearly eight years ago, these lovebirds crossed paths on a dating app called Tinder, and it was a match! Sam messaged her for a while, but Danielle wasn't quite ready to dive in at fi rst. Coming out of a not-so-great relationship, she wanted to take things slow. However, he didn't give up. He reached out again and asked if she'd like to meet, planning a beautiful date that included a trip to the theatre followed by a nice meal. Of course, things didn't go quite as planned! Somehow, it turned into a double date with her friend tagging along, making the whole night a bit unconventional. But honestly, it turned out to be perfect in its own way, and it ended up being the best date Danielle could have imagined. From that moment, she knew Sam was different. She felt butterfl ies in her stomach and couldn't believe how safe and happy he made her feel. He even brought her to tears—happy tears, no less—on their very fi rst date! What attracted Danielle to Sam was his kindness and authenticity. The fact that he was a dad was a huge green fl ag for her. He was thoughtful, genuine, and full of love. From day one, she just knew he was the one, and the rest, as they say, is history

Match Made In Heaven

This couple fi rst crossed paths while working at a retail job, where their shifts overlapped. Robert took on the night shifts while Louise worked during the day. From their fi rst meeting, it was evident they had a unique connection, and the rest is truly a beautiful story! Robert surprised Louise with a proposal in the stunning Lake District, where he had arranged for their hotel room to be decorated before he got down on one knee.

Love All Around

This charming couple crossed paths at a friend's gathering, and their chats seemed to come naturally as if they had known each other forever. They spent the whole evening laughing and relishing each other's presence – the rest is history!Time fl ew by, and Matt popped the question at home right after the couple set up the Christmas tree. Later, Charlotte learned afterwards that she kept ruining all of his proposal ideas as her working hours changed for a period of time.

True Love

This couple fi rst crossed paths at a house party during their last year of university. Jenn took the initiative to initiate a conversation with Jake, not knowing that he had spotted her a few times at the gym nearby. From that day forward, their story began to unfold.Jake proposed in Croatia and, aside from noticing he was acting a bit suspicious with his cabin bag, Jenn had no idea what was coming! The proposal took place during a lovely evening stroll on a headland that offered a stunning view of the harbour. It was completely secluded, with no one else in sight – it was absolutely perfect.