MEANT to be Charlotte and Ben met through mutual friends and years later tied the knot at All Manor of Events Images courtesy of Paul Bailey Photography Charlotte and Ben met at a mutual friend’s house party. “We played a game of table tennis together and chatted the night away as if we’d known each other for years,” says Charlotte. “We became best friends and eventually started going on dates. Ben ran a local poker night, so he taught me how to play, and before we knew it, we spent every day together. Time goes by so fast when we’re together, it feels like it’s only been five minutes since the night we met, but it’s been seven years!” Ben asked Charlotte for her hand in marriage on her 21st birthday. “That weekend, we went to Brighton as a birthday surprise,” adds the bride. “On the day Ben popped the question, we went to a bar by the beach, had some lovely cocktails and a late-night walk along the sand. Ben was so nervous, but I had absolutely no idea! He proposed on the beach that night, and I was so surprised I couldn’t believe it and kept asking if he was sure, but of course, I said yes!” Here the bride shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... 35 REAL WEDDINGS
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