James and Astrid's Wedding in Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Our Real Wedding

James and I met on Tinder in October 2018, and from the very beginning, something just clicked. It wasn’t just a spark—it was the kind of connection that felt like coming home. What started as a swipe turned into something extraordinary.

After a few months of dating, we took the leap and moved in together. I got to know his three wonderful children, and slowly but surely, we began to grow into a family. Through laughter, learning, and the little everyday moments, our bond deepened.

Then came the pandemic—a time that tested many relationships. But for us, being together 24/7 only confirmed what we already knew: this was it. We were each other’s person.

We’ve always shared a love for travel and adventure, so it felt only natural to embark on the greatest adventure of all—marriage. On the rarest of days, February 29th, 2024, I proposed to James. And when he bought me a ring, we made it official. Though he wasn’t entirely sure about marrying again, the love and trust we built together gently swayed his heart.