Your West Midlands Wedding - Oct/Nov 2019 (Issue 64)

Forest ENCHANTED A magical wedding celebrating the love of Suzy and Stephen Images courtesy of Jade Osborne Photography S uzy Cole and Stephen Boot first met back in 2006 at Staffordshire University when he showed her around a student house. But after graduation, Suzy moved back home and it was only when she moved back to Staffordshire in 2011 that she gained contact with Stephen again. “I went on a dating website to meet new people where Stephen contacted me,” Suzy adds. “We met up fairly quickly and found out we have a lot in common: we both love animals, plants and nature.” The couple’s relationship developed fast and the bond between them grew stronger. After six years Suzy questioned if Stephen was ever going to propose and gave up on the idea. But the wait was all worth it when Stephen had a big surprise waiting the day before her birthday. “We were shopping in Sutton Coldfield town centre where Stephen claimed we were there to get my birthday present but we were choosing my engagement ring! It took me by surprise so I started crying and I have since learned that Stephen had been trying to propose for a few years.” The big date was set for the 25 th May, 2019, at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull. Here, Suzy tells us more about their enchanted forest-themed day... 31 REAL WEDDINGS 