FIRST AT Love swipe Maite and Luke met online and years later they tied the knot at Happy Valley Norfolk Images courtesy of Alex Grant Photo Like most modern couples, Maite and Luke met online. “We are very different but complement each other well,” says Maite. “He is funny and never fails to make me laugh. He’s the rational aspect of our relationship, while I’m more fiery and creative.” Luke popped the question at Maite’s family home in the South of France. “He knew the house meant a lot to us, and it was the last time we would be there as it was going to be sold,” shares the bride. “He gathered a group of our closest friends and proposed by the river behind the house underneath a beautiful bridge. It was very thoughtful and a total surprise. The engagement ring was made by a small jewellery studio in Cornwall who specialise in sand casting; he cast the engagement ring with Cornish sand and we collected some from the place where he proposed to use in our wedding rings as a souvenir.” Here Maite shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... 33 REAL WEDDINGS
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