How did you first meet?
It was a Tinder love story, my friends were nagging me to go on it (and so were Steves), and we started talking from day one!
Our first date was a local pub, and I specifically chose this pub as I knew it had four different exits just in case he catfished me. 7 years later, here we are.
Our friends call us the real-life Gavin and Stacey.
How did you propose?
Steve is the romantic one out of the two of us. He proposed on the cliffs at Rhosilli Bay.
Steve is very traditional, and he wanted to ask my dad beforehand, but doing so proved difficult. My dad, Barry, is terrible at keeping secrets so Steve wanted to wait until the last minute to ask him.
The first time he tried to ask him he suggested a walk with my dad and the dogs, but my mum wanted to join. The second time he was about to ask, and my sister came home drunk, so he missed that opportunity…
The morning of the engagement, Steve suggested him, and my dad go for a run (my dad is a keen runner) Steve said I didn’t have to go, but my dad guilt tripped me into going… Steve had to chase my dad up the mountain just to catch up with him and ask!
When Steve did propose, he gave his phone to my dad who recorded the whole thing.
Where did you get married?
Fairyhill by Oldwalls
What attracted you to the venue?
It was utter perfection; the whole day was gorgeous from start to finish. Seamless.
Tom was looking after us on the day and he was amazing. There was no stress at all, and everything happened on time.
Steve had arranged Morriston Orpheus Choir as a surprise. So, when we came out of the ceremony, Tom ushered us into the Rose Lounge and gave us celebratory drink, whilst everyone (to my knowledge) lined up for the confetti shot. I had no idea the choir was there until we walked outside, and they started signing.
My great grandfather sung in the choir, so it was sentimental. We were all in tears.
What was your first dance song?
Whirlwind by Sam Ryder.
We also had an unofficial 2nd dance too. The DJ played Belter by Jerry Cinnamon, and Steve and I were dancing so much and everyone on the dancefloor just slowly backed away watching.
What was your wedding theme?
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What stationary did you have?
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What did you wear?
I cried when I tried on the dress, I thought I’d go for something fitted and figure hugging but when I tried this Princess gown on, I felt amazing, I just knew it would be my dress.
What advice do you have for others?
My dad gave me some advice during his speech, which was a quote from Dylan Thomas’ poem ‘Do not go gentle into that good night, rage, rage against the dying of the light’ and this is the best wedding advise – Just go for it!
It’s your wedding day, you only do it once so do it right.
