Real Weddings from Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding

Castles and dreams

Karter and Ernso met on Tinder and enjoyed their first date at a cat café. "We are an online success story!" Karter tells us. "We enjoyed a long-distance relationship with both of us based in Florida for two-and-a-half years before moving in together."

Made in Hampshire

Maddie and Dan met at the University of Portsmouth after they both joined the Ski Society. "We got chatting and became friends.I wasn't looking for a relationship, but he was persistent. Thankfully, he didn't give up, because before long I found myself falling for him too!"

English country garden

Caroline and Justin met at the University of Exeter during their final year in 2016 when they were 20 years old. "I had moved to the UK from Austria and didn't have plans to stay, but as fate would have it, we went on our first date and it changed everything," Caroline tells us.

Something blue

Stephanie and Tom met via the dating app Bumble. "I liked the look of Tom, so we started messaging and soon arranged our first date,"Stephanie tells us. "Soon after that, we were meeting up most evenings after work!"

Black-tie bliss

These lovebirds met at college in 2014 and were far more interested in each other than in their course!Fast forward through the years and Brad popped the question in July 2023 while watching the sunset on a beautiful beach in Kos, Greece. Of course, Hannah said "yes,"and together, they planned the most beautiful celebration.

A love that took flight

Lily and Mike both worked for an airline and first met on a flight to Shanghai. That evening, after landing, the crew headed out for dinner. Between courses and conversation, sparks began to fly and before long, messaging each other on Facebook - the rest is history!

Rustic romance

Lucy and Stephen's love story began when they were just 16, at a student lock-in shopping night at Westquay Shopping Centre. Although they attended different colleges, they shared mutual friends and formed an instant connection.

A love that found it's way

These lovebirds met on Hinge, which is quite a funnystory! Chloe missed the match and went on anotherdate... and so did James. Chloe was just about todelete the app when she came across his profile anddecided to message him.

Schoolmates to soulmates

These lovebirds knew each other from school but started speaking years later through Tinder and Instagram, where they hit it off! Fast forward in time, after many magical memories shared and their relationship blossomed even more, Jamie proposed to Molly at The Pig on the Beach on her first Mother's Day – a beautiful moment to be treasured.

When love takes flight

These lovebirds met at work 17 years ago and from the moment they crossed paths, they knew there was something special between them. A year later, their journey took the next step when they got engaged. Ben proposed on Christmas morning during a visit to Rhi's parents' home.

Melodies OF LOVE

Both music artists and songwriters, Chloé and Ollie's love story began where all the best stories do, surrounded by melody. "We actually first met at our producer and long-term friend Patch's house," Chloé recalls. "Our paths crossed between sessions and although it was just a brief moment, Ollie always says from that day, he couldn't get me out of his head."

Espresso yourself!

These lovebirds met while working in neighbouring stores in Bournemouth, Lisa in a cosy coffee shop and Karl next door, a man with great taste in coffee and,as it turns out, love! Their connection was instant, and from their very first conversation, everything felt easy and natural.

Love Is All Around

Tamla and Ben started their love story with a fi rst date at Wetherspoons in Cosham, a perfect halfway point since Ben lived in Waterlooville and Tamla was in Portsmouth. Their connection was instant, and before they knew it, they were enjoying a second date at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, where they strolled through the woods with Ben's dog, Roxy.

Tinder Hearts

Nathan and Lucy met online through Tinder, and their connection was instant. They spent hours chatting on the phone, feeling like they had known each other forever. It was truly love at first swipe. After some time, they decided to meet, and from that moment on, they've been inseparable.

Woodland Wonderland

It started as just another typical day, a quick bus ride home from the university on the U2B, but today turned out to be anything but ordinary! Janice was laughing with her friends when she noticed Anton, who was recovering from a visit to A&E with his arm in a full cast. "Oh, hi!" she said. "What happened? Are you okay?" Just like that, a beautiful journey began! Fast forward three months, and they hadn't crossed paths since that day until they found themselves at the student bar on a Tuesday night. Their eyes locked once more, and Anton leaned closer to ask, "Care to dance?" From that instant, they were enveloped in each other's warmth, united by their kind spirits, a shared love for adventure, strong family values, and, of course, their undeniable charm! Then came the unforgettable moment on May 17th 2022, on the breathtaking Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.

Autumnal Vibes

These lovebirds met on a night out. Sophie spotted Ed from across the pub, surrounded by his friends, but soon, most of them decided to head to another bar. A couple of Ed's friends stayed behind, and Sophie found herself chatting with them. In a moment of honesty, she confided in one of their girlfriends that she thought Ed was good-looking. That little admission led them to the pub where Ed had gone. To avoid looking like a stranger following him, they crafted a backstory that made it seem like she knew the girlfriend. However, things took a humorous turn when one of Ed's friends approached him and blurted out that a girl had followed him in because she fancied him. They started talking before Ed asked her on a date.

Memorable Moments

Helena and Sam met through a mutual friend who arranged for the group to get together for drinks. Although neither of them was actively dating at the time, they hit it off immediately and began a relationship. Their similar personalities made it easy for them to connect, and they quickly became inseparable. Seven years later, Sam proposed at Harlyn Bay in Cornwall; a place that held a special signifi cance for Helena since she spent her summer holidays there as a child. Sam had planned the entire trip as a surprise, and when he popped the question, it felt like the perfect culmination of their journey together, making it an unforgettable moment.

Bold and Beautiful

Max and Julia's romance blossomed through their shared friends, Leo and Ally. Max and Ally have been friends since childhood, having grown up with the same childminder. While at university, Max met Leo and later introduced him to Ally, which eventually led to their wedding. Julia, who attended university with Ally, first crossed paths with Max at the York races in 2016, and they instantly connected.

True Love

These two lovebirds were introduced by their friends while at university. They joined a group to catch a rugby match in Cardiff, and by the night's end, they spent time alone together. Ella was the fi rst to ask for Adam's number in their friends' Facebook group chat. They clicked instantly, sharing the same sense of humour and feeling at ease being playful with one another

Rustic Romance

In 2015, these lovebirds crossed paths. Both had been through lengthy relationships before – Corinne for 27 years and David for 16 years – and each had children from those past unions. They wanted a true-life partner rather than just a fleeting romance. Interestingly, they met on Tinder, an app often linked with casual encounters. They both swiped right, and soon after, David reached out to Corinne while watching Spectre in a nearly empty cinema on the Isle of Wight. Coincidentally, Corinne was also at the cinema, attending a black-tie charity event and watching the same film simultaneously. Their conversation flowed easily, covering topics like their recent breakups, their kids, their passions, and what they wanted in a partner