Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - November/December 2024 (Issue 52)

Harriet and Tom met on the dating app Bumble in 2017. “Our first date was at the Oyster Shed, a wine bar along the River Thames by London Bridge where we immediately hit it off and after hours of non-stop talking, we arranged our second date for just two days later,” Harriet tells us. “We had so much in common and we bonded over our love of travel, dogs and family.” The proposal was a magical one that came as a surprise to Harriet. “Having an eye for detail and being the most organised person, Tom knows I always thought I would predict when his proposal was coming but he caught me completely off guard,” she says. “We were on holiday in Majorca in July 2022 and had ventured off early one morning to explore one of the beautiful coves and capture some pictures before the beach became busy. Before taking a dip at Cala Pi beach, we walked around the top of the cliff to a viewpoint where all we could see was sparkling turquoise waters and a handful of boats. After taking some photographs, Tom got down on one knee and popped the question! We then wandered down to the cove to enjoy a swim and let it sink in before enjoying lunch at a picturesque seafood restaurant jutting out on a pier. During lunch, we received a phone call from a dog breeder that we had been “We both felt excited, nervous but calm at the same time being surrounded by our loved ones on our wedding morning.Tom even managed nine holes at Thurlestone Golf Club with friends and family members whilst I had a laidback morning getting ready with my sisters, mum and bridesmaids.” - Harriet “The first look as Harriet walked down the aisle in the church towards me and we locked eyes for the first time was such a memorable moment for me.” - Tom 27 REAL WEDDINGS

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