Caitlen and Rob met through work. “Rob was always kind, friendly and helpful to everyone,” says Caitlen. “We regularly ate lunch together and ended up bonding over our love of comedy. Our first date was to see a Sara Pascoe show, and we’ve enjoyed visited shows together ever since.”
Rob popped the question during a holiday to Arizona. “We visited a ghost town called Nothing in the middle of the desert,” shares the bride. “He was adamant that we had to stop at Nothing to see a meteor shower. When we got there, we got out of the car to look at the sky, and Rob got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. He proposed next to a cactus, which is why these plants featured so heavily on our wedding day. It was very exciting, and we then spent the rest of the trip exploring Nevada as a newly engaged couple.”
Caitlen and Rob's contacts
Venue, National Museum Cardiff, www.museum.wales
Photographer, Tania Miller Photography, www.taniamillerphotography.com
Bride's dress, Laura May Bridal, www.lauramaybridal.co.uk
Dress alterations, Rhiannon J Ltd – Cardiff Alterations, www.cardiffalterations.com
Rings, Lydia Nizblian, www.niziblian.com
Bridesmaids' dresses, Phase Eight, www.phase-eight.com
Hair stylist, Brodans Hair & Beauty, www.facebook.com/brodans.cardiff
Make-up artist, Kathryn Kift Makeup Artist, www.facebook.com/kathrynkiftmakeupartist
Groom's suit, Hawkes Bespoke Outfitters, www.hawkesbespokeoutfitters.co.uk
Cake, MyLoaf, www.myloaf.co.uk
Flowers, Secret Garden Florist, www.floristincardiff.com
Stationery, Yarbles Media, www.yarblesmedia.com
Transport, Ebony & Ivory Wedding Cars, www.ebonyandivoryweddings.co.uk
Gin, Pickering's Gin, www.pickeringsgin.com
Ice sculptures, The Ice Academy, www.theiceacademy.co.uk
Catering, Elior, www.elior.co.uk
Entertainment, Katie Bayliss Harpist, www.katiebaylissharpist.com
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