Your North West Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 59)

Joanna and Kevin celebrated their special day with loved ones at Roundthorn Country House Images courtesy of Julie Winspear Photography J oanna and Kevin met in 2010 through mutual friends. “We were on a night out, and we hit it off right away,” says Joanna. “We bumped into each other soon after and organised our first date.” Five years later, Kevin popped the question. “It was Christmas Day,” shares the bride. “Kevin had hidden the ring in my stocking. It was a big surprise, and we couldn’t have been happier.” Here she shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... ove OF MY LIFE Amy and David’s showstopping nuptials took place at The Belsfield A my and David met in a coffee shop in Warrington. “I was attracted to his smile and sense of humour,” says Amy. “He was really easy to talk to and we hit it off right away.” David popped the question on Christmas Day. “He had been at work all day, so I spent the day with my parents,” shares the bride. “My mum knew he was going to propose and kept asking what time he would be back and if I should go meet him. That evening, David and I opened our presents, and he went upstairs to get his slippers and asked me to sort out some drinks. As I walked into the living room, he was down on one knee with the ring in hand. He started to ask me to marry him and burst out laughing at my expression. After the shock had worn off, I called my family who had been waiting for hours for me to call. It was a complete surprise and the best Christmas present ever.” Here she shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... 51  REAL WEDDINGS