Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 43 - August/September 2021 (Issue 84)

A IN THE WEST COUNTRY wonderful wedding G reg and Grace started as a modern fairytale when they met on a dating app. “I was attracted to her epic laugh and surprisingly deep voice,” Greg laughs. “But mainly her beauty, grace and our shared values.” It was on their second date that they realised how great they were together. “He took me on a tour of his ten favourite items in the British Museum to show off his great intellect,” Grace says. “In fact, it was his wit, goofiness and kind charm that had me wanting more.” Fast forward into their relationship, and Greg was planning the perfect romantic proposal on a trip to the Lake District – although it didn’t quite go to plan. “Grace got food poisoning so I had to hide the ring until the next best opportunity,” he says. “A few weeks later, I planned a private proposal at home with a romantic dinner on the anniversary of our first date.” The loved-up couple got to work planning their big day, which they knew would have a rustic, country feel. They set the date for 25 th May, 2019, with a ceremony at St Catherine’s Church, Drayton, followed by a reception at the gorgeous Midelney Manor. Grace continues the story... Grace and Greg’s timeless big day was full of springtime touches and Somerset charm Images courtesy of Bill Bradshaw Photography REAL WEDDINGS 43