Jess and Jamie shared their vows at St. Mary Magdalene Church

Jess and Jamie met like most modern couples, online. “We both swiped right on Tinder more than six years ago,” says Jess. “We talked for a few months before deciding to meet in Swansea, which was halfway between where we both lived. We instantly clicked and ended up taking for hours while we walked the length of Swansea marina and bay.”

Jamie popped the question on New Year’s Day in 2019. “He had asked for my mother’s blessing the summer before and had managed to keep it secret for a while,” shares the bride. “It nearly wasn’t a surprise as Jamie accidentally messaged my family group chat that morning to say he was about to propose! Luckily I didn’t see the message, so he quickly deleted it after my mum pointed out that I was in the group chat. He dressed up in a tux and covered it with a trench coat, so I wouldn’t notice, and we went for a walk to Porthcawl Common. We sat on the beach, and he asked me to take a photo of him and our dog, Odin. He walked to the cliff’s edge and put a white collar and bow tie on Odin to match his tux, then took his coat off and walked towards me. Much to my surprise, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

Jess and Jamie's contacts

Ceremony venue, St. Mary Magdalene Church, www.parishofpyleandkenfig.org.uk 
Reception venue and catering, Court Colman Manor, www.court-colman-manor.com 
Marquee, Alpine Marquees, www.alpinemarquees.co.uk 
Photographer, Kate Richards Photography, http://katerichardsphotography.com 
Videographer, Flashbulb Photography & Videography, www.flashbulb.info 
Bride's dress, High Society Bridal Boutique, www.highsocietybridalboutique.com 
Bride's veil, Pleser, www.pleser.co.uk 
Mother-of-the-bride's dress, Lorraine Stone Truly Scrumptious, 01656 740 190
Bridesmaids' dresses, TFNC London, www.tfnclondon.com 
Groom's suit, Dyfed Menswear, www.dyfedmenswear.co.uk 
Hair stylist, Parris Hair Extensions & Beauty, www.parrishairextensions.co.uk 
Make-up artist, Orange Aesthetics, www.amylouisenashmua.com 
Cake, Centre Stage Cakes, www.centrestagecakes.co.uk 
Flowers, Jan Lima Flowers, www.janlimaflowers.co.uk
Stickers, Vistaprint, www.vistaprint.co.uk and Zazzle, www.zazzle.co.uk 
Harpist, Bethan Welsh Harpist, www.welshharpist.co.uk