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Frederica and Bobby's love story began with an unexpected MSN message. Bobby had spotted Frederica dancing on his TV screen and, despite being a year below her at school, decided to make the first move. "At the time I didn't know who he was," laughs Frederica. Bobby asked her to meet him at lunchtime the following day. She did – and they have been inseparable ever since.

Amore mio

Elly and Hugo had originally dreamed of a winter wedding and viewed more than 15 venues before Elly's dad suggested The Old Rectory Estate, near her family home. "We went to see it and instantly fell in love with the beautiful gardens. We booked it there and then!"

Must be love, love, love

Emily and Peter met at work in Dubai in 2017. "We worked in the same department; however, Peter was in Operations while I was in Sales," shares Emily. "We spent a lot of time together and were friends for a little while before getting together." Another exotic destination set the scene for the proposal. "Peter proposed in the Maldives in April 2023," recalls Emily.

With this ring...

Danielle and Alex met at the start of lockdown on the appHouseparty. "Alex could see his friend Charlie was in achat with a few people (me being one of them) so Alexasked to get involved in the chat," recalls Danielle. "Alex enteredthe chat and the night was spent talking rubbish between us alland getting to know one another."

A weekend to remember

Lucy and Amir are clearly best friends as well as husband and wife. Their first date might never have happened if she hadn't called her now-husband's bluff about a motorbike ride. They're not only a formidable couple in the good work they do for others, with Amir as a cleft lip and palate surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Lucy in raising awareness about heart transplantation, as she herself is on the active waiting list fora new heart, but also in life together.

A Chelsea love story

These lovebirds met nearly 20 years ago while working together at Debenhams. Daniella recalls, "Dan would always get told off for chatting to me for too long and distracting me from my work. We'd spend every lunchtime together and there was always something between us, but we were young and life took us on different paths.Thankfully, we found our way back to each other, and the rest is history!"

A right swipe to forever

These lovebirds met on Hinge! A simple swipe right, and the rest was history. In that split moment, their love story began. What started as casual chats and shared laughs quickly blossomed into something deeper. Ryan proposed on a dog walk with their Labrador Lenny at Gravetye Manor in Sussex, providing a special moment to treasure.

When Dublin meets London

Sarah and Rossa met at a Christmas singles event in Dublin in November 2022. "My mum bought me the ticket, so I have her to thank for introducing me to Rossa," says Sarah. The evening followed a speed-dating format, with groups of three men and three women rotating tables.

London love

Catherine, a New York attorney newly moved to London, met Rhys, a London-born artist, on Tinder. While Catherine was travelling in the US, they messaged non-stop and when she returned to London, their first date in Camden lasted eight hours, ending with a rainy walk up Primrose Hill with her dog in tow.

Winter winds

These two first became close in sixth form but went their separate ways for university. After graduating and returning home, they kept crossing paths. "It really felt like the universe was trying to make us talk again," Harriet says. Soon after dating, they became inseparable ever since.

Grand and GOLDEN

These lovebirds met through mutual friends on social media. What started as a few casual messages quickly grew into long chats, shared jokes and an effortless connection. Even though they were in different places at the time, the bond felt real from the start. "When we finally met in person, it just confirmed everything," Dorna says. "It wasn't dramatic, just a calm knowing that we'd found something real.

Roses and romance

When she's not designing for her popular brand, Lemonade Dolls, Lemon teaches spin classes. It was during one of these classes that her and Tom first met. Just like that, their love story began, and the rest quickly became history. Fast forward time, Tom proposed on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on May 5th 2024, creating a moment they would never forget.

Love all around

Dean and Hannah planned their wedding with one clear intention: to keep it intimate, relaxed, and meaningful. Their guest list was thoughtfully curated, with twenty-six people attending the ceremony, with sixty more joining for the evening celebration. It was a day built around connection, simplicity, and personal touches.

A sun-kissed celebration in South London

Chris proposed while on holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to celebrate Cloe's 30th birthday. "The whole thing was really low-key and very us," Cloe shares. "I was opening birthday cards in bed and saved Chris for last. Inside, he'd written the sweetest message, ending with, '...and so I felt it was time I really locked this down.

Love All Around

Charlie and Nikita first crossed paths at a college house party when they were just teenagers. Both were eager to escape the chaos, stealing a quiet moment away from the noise. Charlie figured they'd never see each other again – they were on completely different courses and had separate circles of friends. But Nikita, who wasn't usually the forward type, made a bold move and found her on Facebook, hoping to stay in touch.

Bold and Beautiful

These lovebirds met while travelling in Australia. Vicky had just moved into a shared house in Melbourne, where Alex was already living. It took a bit of time for them to get to know each other, as Vicky worked night shifts at a pub while Alex had an early morning construction job. More often than not, she'd come home to find him snoozing on the sofa.

Happily Ever After

These lovebirds met in London, where their love story began! Over time, it became clear just how special their connection was—and they never looked back. Firat proposed in October 2021 during a weekend trip to Bath, creating a moment Dimitria would cherish forever.

Sparkle Ever After

Chance brought Lindsay and Nicky together when an old school friend of Lindsay's, who happened to be Nicky's brother, reached out to him. This connection led to an introduction that sparked a true love at first sight moment when they first met in 2009. More than 10 years later, Lindsay decided to host a surprise proposal party at their favourite spot, the Haymarket Hotel in London.

Love Is All Around

Before these lovebirds met, Ian knew they would hit it off after their conversations on the dating app Hinge. Both had spent much time during lockdown reflecting on what they truly wanted, which set a positive tone for their first date. Ian shared, "I loved that we could have fun talking nonsense because Lou is curious, hilarious, kind and mischievous.

Pretty In Pink

These lovebirds met on Tinder in July 2020 in that brief Covid window when people were allowed back outside in the summer together. Jemima recalls, "We definitely clicked over our shared sense of humour on our first date, and Hassan's charming moves convinced me to give him a second chance. I had just returned from living abroad, and Hassan had recently moved to London, so we enjoyed exploring the city together that summer. It felt really special that we met, especially since I hadn't planned to be back in London that summer – everything had to fall into place for us to meet, and I'm so grateful it did."