If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether a blind date is a good idea then I’m telling you now that the answer is yes…and if I wasn’t sure before, then Aimee and Ashley provided me with the definitive answer.
They met each other on a blind date, set up by a colleague, in 2011 and knew that there was no turning back. Within just a few short months, they were both sure that they had found the person they wanted to spend their life with and whilst holidaying in Turkey, last year, Ashley got down on one knee and asked Aimee to spend forever with him.
I was lucky enough to hear from Aimee after her cousin, Julie (a friend and past Bride) recommended me to her. I couldn’t help but laugh as Aimee recounted that Julie had told her that she was under strict instructions to get in touch with me as she was adamant that I would be the photographer for her…. and I’m pleased to say it worked out that way.
Whilst they live some distance from the Isle of Wight, both Aimee and Ashley have strong ties with the Island and decided to return to Yaverland beach, last month, for their pre-wedding session. As luck would have it, my lovely Granny lives on the Island too so I was able to do my favourite thing and mix business with pleasure by spending a weekend on the Island for some family time AND photographing this wonderful couple.
It’s worth pointing out that when asked about each others qualities, they both listed being funny as one of their other halves main traits and I have to say, I really did laugh with these two. They are the kind of warm, kind and generous people that you feel you’ve been friends with forever. I can’t wait to photograph their special day, in Bristol, next month!
