Your South Wales Wedding - September/October 2022 (Issue 87)

close Claire and Mike celebrated their big day at Hensol Castle surrounded by their family and friends Images courtesy of HitchFlicks Claire and Mike met through work. “We had both recently come out of long-term relationships,” says Claire. “We chatted over a coffee and there was an instant spark between us. We became inseparable and lockdown meant that we got to spend a lot of time together.” Mike popped the question a year after they started dating. “He had planned to surprise me during a trip to New York,” shares the bride. “However, due to COVID-19, the holiday was cancelled. The day that we found out we weren’t able to go, Mike decided that there was no time like the present and asked me to be his wife in our back garden. The sun was setting behind the mountains, and it was perfect!” Here the bride shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... HOLD ME 35 REAL WEDDINGS

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