Gemma and Anthony had a romantic celebration at The Oxwich Bay Hotel
Gemma and Anthony have known each other their whole lives. “Our parents lived close, and we attended the same schools, always remaining good friends,” says Gemma. “When we were younger, our parents used to send Valentine’s Day cards to us from each other. This continued until our early comprehensive school days where we would just give each other a knowing look! We got together in 2012, and the following year I moved to Wales, and the rest is history.”
Anthony proposed in August 2017 in Florida. “It wasn’t the most romantic of proposals,” laughs the bride. “We were out shopping in The Mall at Millenia when we passed Tiffany’s and Anthony said ‘we’d better go in there and choose an engagement ring for you.’ It turned out that he had asked my dad’s permission the day before we flew! The lady who helped us pick out an engagement ring was called Lily, she was so helpful, and we visit her every time we go back to Florida.”
Enjoy Family Fun and Festivals in Swansea Bay this June
From the roar of jets over Swansea Bay to open-air theatre in the grounds of a Norman castle and world-class performances across the Gower Peninsula, Swansea Bay is gearing up for one of its best and busiest summers yet! Enjoy family fun and festivals in Swansea Bay this June, with the 50th Anniversary Gower Festival starting the seasonal events from the 29th of June until the 12th of July. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Gower Festival transforms historic churches, chapels and village venues across the peninsula into intimate performance spaces, attracting internationally acclaimed musicians and artists from around the world.
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Say it with chocolate: Tony’s Chocolonely’s personalised wedding bars
Ethical chocolate brand Tony's Chocolonely is helping couples add a personalised touch to their wedding celebrations with its customisable chocolate bars, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wedding favours. From engagement announcements and bridesmaid proposals to place settings and guest gifts, the brand's personalised bars can be tailored with names, photographs, table plans or bespoke messages, creating a keepsake that guests can enjoy long after the celebrations have ended.
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Everything you need to know about faith marriages this wedding season
Thousands of couples will say their vows this wedding season believing they're legally married, only to discover, when it matters most, that they might not be. Faith marriages are an increasingly complex issue for UK couples, with leading law firm Mills & Reeve seeing a steady rise in clients who discover – often much later – that their wedding does not carry the legal status they assumed. Jane Ingleby, partner at Mills & Reeve, explains why so many marriages fall into a legal grey area, and what couples should check before they walk down the aisle...
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Claire Hill Designs Launches Lichen Gemstone Collection
Cardiff-based Claire Hill Designs launches the Lichen Gemstone Collection perfect for brides, bridesmaids, mums and guests. Jewellery is becoming more personal and this year, the focus shifts from purely decorative pieces to designs that carry meaning, symbolism and intention. Brands across the jewellery industry are embracing this movement. Within the luxury market, jewellery houses including Bvlgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are championing coloured gemstones and symbolic design, signalling a wider shift towards jewellery that blends meaning, storytelling and personal expression. The message is clear: customers are choosing pieces of jewellery that reflects who they are and what they value.
