Written in the stars University sweethearts Rachael and Sam shared their floral-themed big day with loved ones in Hackney Images courtesy of Heather Sham Photography Rachael and Sam met at Aberystwyth University in Wales and have been together ever since. “Our story began 11 years ago. We shared our first date night at Aberystwyth Lighthouse under the stars and that followed by a summer of dates in London’s Royal Parks,” says Rachael. “I met Sam at the end of my first year at university and I’ve never looked back!” The proposal was a complete surprise. “Although we’ve been together for so long and always knew we’d get married I had absolutely no idea it was coming. Sam proposed in our favourite place, the Lake District, on top of a mountain near Grasmere. It was just us and beautiful views, and he even sneakily carried a mini bottle of champagne for us to pop at the top. It was perfect,” she recalls. The duo lived near Hackney for over six years and love the vibe so that was the area they knew they wanted to tie the knot in. “It’ll always have a special place in our hearts. It’s so relaxed and some of our favourite places in London, such as Victoria Park and Columbia Road flower market are super close,” she says. Here Rachael tells us more about their day… 24
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