Paileen and Michael finally tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at The Grange

Paileen and Michael met through a mutual friend. “We got to know each other, and I was really attracted to his ability to make everyone laugh and his caring nature,” says Paileen. “I had a feeling that he was interested in a relationship but wouldn’t make the first move, so I took the plunge and asked him out to dinner where we officially became a couple.”

Michael proposed during his 50th birthday party. “He hired a venue and got caterers in to do the food,” shares the bride. “His mum even surprised us by travelling from Barbados without telling anyone she was coming! As if that wasn’t a big enough surprise, while Michael was doing his speech, he called me down to the front and started telling everyone that he been trying to get hold of his mum for the last few days to tell her something important. He then put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a ring and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

Paileen and Michael's contacts

Venue, The Grange, www.grangerestaurant.co.uk 
Photographer, irockvisuals, www.irockvisuals.com
Bride's dress, Aurora Bride, www.aurora-bride.com 
Bridesmaids' dresses, Coast, www.coastfashion.com
Groom's suit, Moss Bros, www.moss.co.uk 
Alterations, Tailoring & Alterations by Zen, www.tailor-alter.com
Hair and make-up artist, Makeupbyslb, www.facebook.com/makeupbyslb
Transport, JD Prestige Cars, www.jdprestigecars.co.uk 
Stationery, Vistaprint, www.vistaprint.co.uk 
Catering, Jerky Fridays, www.jerkyfridays.com