Lush in blush Kayleigh and Dan tied the knot surrounded by friends and family at Warwick House Images courtesy of Nicholas Rogers Photography Kayleigh and Dan met like most modern couples, online. “I was a single mum and had given up hope of any nice men existing,” says Kayleigh. “I saw Dan’s profile and his picture made me think of Jason Statham, so I swiped right. Not long after, we were a match, and Dan sent a message and asked for my number. He asked me out on a dinner date, and I entertained the idea until the very day when I cancelled on him, using work as an excuse. He continued to pursue a date, so I suggested bowling. We enjoyed a couple of games but politely said our goodbyes in the car park. Then, the following weekend I bumped into him in our local Asda and he asked me for coffee. It was at that point that I realised he was a genuine man with a good heart, so I would be silly to pass up the offer. We met for coffee, and from that day on, we’ve been inseparable.” Dan booked a trip for Kayleigh’s 31st birthday. “He took me to a gorgeous country hotel,” shares the bride. “We arrived and had made reservations at a nearby restaurant. We went to dinner, and the waiter who seated us asked for our coats and Dan appeared to be flustered by this. I was unaware at the time that the ring was in the inside pocket of his suit jacket, and he had to discreetly remove it from the pocket and put it on the chair behind him. We had three amazing courses and when we arrived back at the hotel, we decided to go for a walk as the sun was just going down after a beautiful hot day. After playing on a rope swing like children, Dan stopped me and got down on one knee and proposed. I never imagined him to do it so soon, but it was evident that we were made for each other, and everyone could see it. Dan told me he had the ring made as a bespoke piece, and as he went to put it on my finger, he dropped it leaving us both laughing.” Here the bride shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... REAL WEDDINGS 27
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