Anya and Andy met at Anya’s place of work when Andy started some building work at the offices. “We instantly got along and I looked forward to him coming in every day,” Anya tells us. “I was attracted to his sense of humour because he always made me laugh. He tells me that he first noticed my smile and the sparkle in my eyes!” Andy adds, “Anya appeared to ignore me at first, missing my chat-up lines because she was wearing her headphones!” The couple spent their first date enjoying an off-road drive in Andy’s truck followed by lunch. “It wasn’t long after the first date that we both realised that we had each found somebody special in one another and the spark was there,” Anya says. The couple became engaged on the 17th July 2021 at their local golf course. “I had taught Andy how to play golf there so we shared special memories from it,” Anya tells us. “We were booked on a helicopter ride that got cancelled the day before where, unbeknown to me, Andy was planning to propose so he had to think of something else! We visited the golf course with our children and as I started walking towards the first hole, Andy said he wasn’t feeling well and pulled me into him before getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him! There was a tournament taking place that had stopped play to accommodate the proposal so the balcony was packed with golfers and our family members who had witnessed it all - it was one of the best days ever!” SETTING THE SCENE The couple spotted an advert for Watermouth Cove Weddings on Facebook and instantly fell in love with the romantic, rustic feel of the venue. “The sea views looked stunning and after visiting the property, we could see ourselves getting married there,” Anya tells us. “We love being by the sea and this venue offers a private cove and caves to explore. We decided to celebrate over an entire weekend with a pool party on Friday night and our wedding ceremony on Saturday followed by a roast lunch and a live singer during the evening. We were all made to feel so welcome at the venue and nothing was too much trouble.” The couple decorated their day with a burgundy and champagne colour theme. “Our flowers were rich red, cream and pink varieties and my sister used burgundy roses and pampas grass in the centrepieces that she created for us,” Anya tells us. “She also decorated the sweetheart table and peacock chairs with greenery and flowers.” Anya and Andy chose gold candle holders, tea lights and mini chalkboard table numbers with quotations written on the back. “Our table plan was a family tree and our place “Zoe fromWatermouth CoveWeddings, along with her family, were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them.” – Anya and Andy 29 REAL WEDDINGS
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