See how other local couples celebrated their big day with wedding stories and ideas from Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding Real Weddings features.
Although Hannah and Alex both went to the same school, he was in the year above and it wasn't until Hannah's friend's 17th birthday party that they met properly. They chatted all night and ended up exchanging numbers. Two weeks later it turned out they were both going to Reading Festival with the same group of friends. "We really hit it off, spent most of our time there together and shared our first kiss," remembers Hannah. "We felt a connection straight away and really enjoyed each other's company and making each other laugh."... read more
Soft neutral and blush shades set the tone for Sophie and Andrew's romantic wedding. Friendship blossomed into romance for Sophie and Andrew. They shared similar interests and hobbies and were close workmates for a long time before they actually started dating. "We made each other laugh and have always been a great support for each other," says Sophie. They were together for nearly two years before getting engaged. Andrew popped the question while they were on holiday in Mauritius over an incredibly romantic private dinner underneath the stars at the end of a beach jetty. "I was completely overwhelmed and Andrew was delighted not to have dropped the ring through the slats of the jetty into the sea," laughs Sophie.... read more
Personal touches and delicate shades of pink set the tone for Ella and Tom's chilled wedding. A lunch date blossomed into romance for Ella and Tom. After meeting online in 2010, they arranged to meet up in for a meal in London and got on so well they spent the whole day together sight-seeing, ending with their first kiss at Waterloo station. "That night Tom sent me a text to say he was very taken with me and we had our second date just two days later," recalls Ella. Tom eventually popped the question in August 2018 in Mexico, one of Ella's favourite places.... read more
Georgia and Joe's big day married the best of the old with the new... read more
Rustic romance for Tracey and Aaron
Rustic romance: Shades of dusky pink and lavender set the tone for Tracey and Aaron's English country wedding theme... read more
Country music lovers Tara and Mat Cooper celebrated their big day in true Nashville style... read more
An intimate affair for Caitlin and Tim
An intimate affair: Caitlin and Tim enjoyed a family weekend away in Dorset for their chilled wedding... read more
Claire and Brad celebrated their loved ones past and present on their big day... read more
Karina and Darren pulled out all the stops for their twisted fairytale wedding... read more
A fun seaside theme set the tone for Rachel and Ryan's big day.... read more
Georgina and David's fairytale wedding included a dusting of Disney magic.... read more
In the pink: Emma and Matt enjoyed a bloomin' beautiful big day.... read more
Natasha and Ray's New Year wedding was a cosy family-friendly affair.... read more
Kirsty and Phil's magical winter wedding featured festive and personal touches throughout.... read more