An Essex Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 86)

COLOUR POP! Houchins set the scene for Charlotte and Graeme’s beautifully bright big day Images courtesy of Big Fish Photography G raeme and Charlotte met in the most modern way: online dating. “As soon as I saw Charlotte’s profile picture I had a great feeling,” he says. “When I saw her smile in real life – boom!” Charlotte was sold too. “He had the most striking eyes, warm personality and he rocks a pair of shorts,” she laughs. While on a trip to Charlotte’s family’s holiday home in Cornwall, the pair decided to go for a stroll along the clifftop to walk off some of the multiple Cornish pasties and cream teas they had consumed. Sticking to traditional methods, Graeme got down on one knee and popped the question. “Judging by the fact that I nearly fell off the cliff, it’s safe to say I was surprised!” Charlotte tells us. After checking he’d asked permission from her dad – he had – Charlotte said “yes” and they celebrated with champagne in a nearby restaurant. Once home, it was time to get planning. The loved-up pair chose Houchins in Coggeshall and set the date for 24 th July, 2018. We caught up with Charlotte to find out how they planned their dream wedding… REAL WEDDINGS 41 