Saturday June 24, 2023
701 days 11 hrs 55 mins ago
Story
Our story began online like every hallmark movie right?! The first time we met was on 2nd August 2021 where Scott came to pick me up from my house in his red Seat Ibiza. I was nervously getting ready to meet this boy for a few reasons; was he going to look like his profile picture, how would he sound like in person and what if he's a serial killer and this is how it ends! LOL!
I got in the car and we instantly had a spark! He was funny (don't let him know I said that, I'm funnier!) and smelt amazing and his smile won me over from the first moment! Our first date consisted of chips and chicken and some competition at crazy golf and the rest is history!
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
See Our Story!
Who made the first move? How?
He swiped for me first and then I made it a match. But other than that I would say a lot of the first moves were of my doing...
What was your most memorable date?
The first proper date day we went to the Butterfly farm which was a blast! After we took a race down into Newcastle for some food and fun at the arcade where we had enough tickets to win a retro mug...of which is still in the box as neither of us drink hot drinks! The date was ended perfectly with Nugelato ice cream.
What's your favorite activity together?
We love to go climbing in Belfast and watch the walking dead!
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
We're going on a road trip in South Africa and stopping at a Safari to see the big 5! We can't wait!! Personally, I am excited to see the Lions 🦁 Scott is buzzing to see the elephants 🐘
After, we're jumping across to Mauritius for some sun, sand and sea!
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Anywhere with chicken and chips!! Our favourite restaurant "the other place" closed down though which was a bit of a shame.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
BALI BABY!! Need we say more!
We’re on the same page about
What's important to us. And that's spending time with the people we love most. (You all!)
A life goal of ours
To retire early and go on lots of holidays!!
The dorkiest thing about us is
Scott plays DND and even has his own dice for it. Mine is that I've been in education since the age of 3...
We take pride in
our baby face looks!
Travel
Getting to the church
There are plenty of ways to get to the church;
By car: M2 to Belfast - take the exit for Clifton street from Westlink.
By bus or rail: Stops at;
- Carlisle circus Clifton street (6 minute walk to church)
- Dunbar link (17minute walk)
By plane: International airport or Belfast City airport
Leighinmohr House Hotel, Leighinmohr Avenue, Ballymena, UK
Please note, there are 18 rooms available at a 10% discount if you would like to stay over (first come first served basis). To do this, use the link to the Leighinmohr House Hotel and fill out a form for wedding accommodation. They will get back to you within 48 hours with confirmation and will take card details to be paid on the day of the wedding. If all accommodation is booked at this time, other hotels around the area are;
- Tullyglass hotel [4 mins away]
- Galgorm [7 mins away]
- Adair Arms hotel [ 3 mins]
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by Saturday 31st May, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)
Can I bring a date?
Please check your RSVP invite; either the paper copy or via the website for the number of invitations you've been allocated.
What will the weather be like?
Its summer in NI, it could be four seasons in one day so bring an umbrella and some suncream! Let's hope for a dry day!!
Where should I park?
CEREMONY
There is plenty of free parking space available on-site at the church.
Additionally, free on-street parking is available immediately surrounding the church. Should you decide to park on-street, we would kindly ask our guests to be mindfully avoid blocking residents' driveways.
RECEPTION/EVENING
There is plenty of free parking space available on-site at the reception venue.
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there are ramps at all accesses at both locations.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Both will be indoors, however if it is a nice sunny day for June there are plenty of outdoor seating areas at our reception to soak up some sun.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our Joy app.
We would, however, kindly request guests refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.
Get the app
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