Your South Wales Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 74)

Gemma and Anthony had a romantic celebration at The Oxwich Bay Hotel Images courtesy of Kevin John Photography G emma and Anthony have known each other their whole lives. “Our parents lived close, and we attended the same schools, always remaining good friends,” says Gemma. “When we were younger, our parents used to send Valentine’s Day cards to us from each other. This continued until our early comprehensive school days where we would just give each other a knowing look! We got together in 2012 and the rest is history.” Anthony proposed in August 2017 in Florida. “It wasn’t the most romantic of proposals,” laughs the bride. “We were out shopping in The Mall at Millenia when we passed Tiffany’s and Anthony said ‘we’d better go in there and choose an engagement ring for you.’ It turned out that he’d asked my dad’s permission the day before we flew! The lady who helped us pick out an engagement ring was called Lily, she was so helpful, and we visit her every time we go back to Florida.” Here she shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... Once UP N A TIME 43  REAL WEDDINGS