Christina and James celebrated their love with an intimate wedding at The Coal Exchange

Christina and James met online and quickly fell in love. "We got along really well," says Christina. "He surprised me by proposing while we were on holiday in Venice. He did it while we were on a gondola tour of the city, and it was incredibly romantic."

Christina and James' contacts

Venue and catering, The Coal Exchange, www.coalexchangecardiff.co.uk 
Photographer, Morgan James Photography, www.morganjamesphoto.co.uk 
Bride's dress, Perfection Bridal Cardiff, www.perfectionbridalcardiff.co.uk 
Alterations, Glamorgan Tailoring, www.facebook.com/glamorgan-tailoring-295920001014772 
Bridesmaids' dresses, Mix Bridal, www.mixbridal.com
Groom's suit, Dyfed Menswear, www.dyfedmenswear.co.uk 
Hair and make-up artist, Victoria Valentine Make-Up Artist, www.facebook.com/vvbeautyboutique 
Cake, R H Cakes, www.rhcakes.com 
Flowers, About Flowers, 02920 765 775
Honeymoon, The Whitebrook Restaurant With Rooms, www.thewhitebrook.co.uk; Ynyshir, www.ynyshir.co.uk

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