Real Weddings from Your Sussex Wedding

Let it snow

Neil proposed to his love, Emma, at Amberley Castle while on a weekend away together. He wasted no time and got down one knee in the room after they checked in. "I was in total shock but said100 percent yes!" Emma shares.

Bold, bright and beautiful

Natalie proposed to Lyndsey on Valentine's Day at The Grand in Brighton. Natalie arranged for a taxi to pick Lyndsey up from home and met her at the hotel bar under the guise of a romantic short break. After a couple of cocktails, they took a bottle of fizz up to their junior suite, which Natalie had decorated with 'Marry Me' in lights.

Going global

Beth and Brad met a decade ago at Sussex Cricket Ground where Beth ran the bar. At the time, Brad's brother was a professional cricketer and Brad would often hangout there. Although she was spoken for at the time, five years later, when she was single again, he showed up in her DMs in response to one of her posts.They met up to take a lockdown walk together and have been inseparable ever since.

You're music to my ears

Georgia and Antony met while working at a local primary school and had been together almost a decade when Antony popped the question in November 2023. Georgia was about to put the final bauble on their Christmas tree, when she turned to find Antony on one knee.

Amber SUNSET

Meesha and Lewis met at work as newly qualified pharmacists starting on the same day. "We bonded quickly over our coffee breaks together and our friendship grew into a relationship," Lewis shares.

Love is...

Jenny and Ben initially met at their Christian youth group, but it wasn't until years later when they reconnected and found themselves spending nearly all their time together that they started dating. "We never would have guessed all those years ago that we ever would have started dating and eventually be married, but here we are now!" Jenny says.

The great OUTDOORS

Chris proposed to Jade in New Zealand where they'd lived for two-and-a-half-years. He'd surprised her with a weekend away at one of their favourite beaches, Piha, and booked an apartment overlooking the ocean. While taking some pictures of the stunning view, he got down on one knee and popped the question.

The perfect landing

Rosie and Chris met through work at Tulleys Farm. He proposed to her on a golf course in Spain, "Just like a scene from High School Musical," Chris remembers. They were both attracted to Firle Place by its dramatic drive and beautiful surrounding spaces, so went ahead and booked the date for 9th August 2025.

Stolen hearts

Charlene proposed to Lou three years after they met when starting their police constable training with Sussex Police. The couple were away on a mini break in Budapest to celebrate Lou's birthday and when Charlene insisted on enjoying their drinks outside in the cold along the river Danube, Loubegan to grow suspicious. "Anyone would think you're about to propose," she said, patting Charlene down.

Modern love

After Kyle proposed to Liv at her baby shower in 2023, the couple started looking for the dream venue to host their big day. They fell in love with the beautiful Southlands Barn thanks to its modern rustic vibes and romantic setting. Plus, "The staff were amazing and very accommodating," Liv explains.

I will always love you

Emily and Metz met as teenagers back in 1997 when they were working in MacDonald's. Emily was attracted to Metz's never-give-up attitude. "He asked me out numerous times before I eventually agreed," she shares.

Relaxed romance

Kit and Jack met while working together at The Cat Inn in West Hoathly back in 2018. As they got to know each other, their relationship blossomed from there. While on holiday in Sicily four years later, enjoying dinner in a beautiful rooftop restaurant, Jack got down on one knee. "It took me a minute to realise what was going on as I had absolutely no idea he was planning to propose,"

Countryside vibes

Rianna and Andrew met while working together at a dental practice. "Andrew would come into work on particular days, and I'd always look forward to seeing him as he was so smiley and made me laugh," Rianna remembers. The two realised they had much in common and after some persuasion he managed to get her to go on a date with him.

Gorgeously Green

My first memory of George is him drunkenly giving me a fireman's lift during freshers week at university," Alice says. The two lived in the same halls accommodation and were part of the same friendship group. It wasn't until they moved into a shared house of 10 people for their second year that they grew closer. The two shared the same taste in music, which led to George offering Alice his spare concert ticket to see The Killers. Despite trying to convince their families that they were just friends, George asked her out a few weeks later.

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Helen met Dan when he joined the company she worked for. Over time they became friends, eventually best friends. Six years later, they realised their strong connection was something more and became a couple. "We call ourselves split-aparts (Plato's theory of soulmates) and constantly share the same thought at the same time. It's kind of spooky actually," Helen says. "We laugh at the same things and are impossibly co-dependent, which in turn makes everyone else laugh at us!"

Irish Charm

Ronan proposed to Gráinne outside the house where they fi rst kissed in White Street, Brighton. The couple live in Ireland, but met in Brighton, which was where it all began for them back in 2011.

Love Is A Drug

Steph and Abhi met through work, both being pharmacists working in the NHS. The two attended a medical conference in Basel, Switzerland, and after a few drinks and moves on the dancefl oor, they shared a kiss, and the rest is history! It wasn't long after this that Covid hit and the two formed their own bubble, supporting each other throughout this diffi cult time.

Wedfest!

Catherine and Mike are both police offi cers and met through work. The fi rst team Catherine joined after training college was Mike's and there was an instant spark between them. The more they got to know each other the more they realised how similar they are. When they both had Valentine's Day off in their shift pattern, they seized the opportunity and went on their fi rst date. Shortly after, Covid hit and the couple moved in together; it made sense as being key workers, they both had to continue working throughout the pandemic. "Long walks and many games of Scrabble and Monopoly kept us sane!" Catherine remembers.

One Ring To Rule Them All

Tegen and Sam met at the University of Brighton. Sam lived with a mutual friend and she first laid eyes on him at a gathering at her digs. Although they didn't speak much that night, when Sam posted a few days later that they'd be hosting a barbecue over at theirs, Tegen responded to ask if she could join them. Unfortunately, the barbie didn't go ahead, but Tegen invited Sam over to watch films and chill with her housemates instead. "I fell in love with him the third time I met him," Tegen shares. "I arranged to take our housemates down to the beach one day and picked Sam up on the way. When we got to the beach we were inseparable." They spent the next week together and became official a month later. "I fell in love with his ocean blue eyes, curly hair and dark sense of humour," Tegen continues. "Since then, he's been such a gentleman, he always takes care of me, and we always put each other first above anyone else. He's my safe space, home and heart."

Sand, Sea and Romance

Nicola Williams and Nicola Davies met as members of a Brighton walking group. When a mutual friend, Gill, arranged some walks and meals aside from the main group, the two had the opportunity to get to know each other a bit more. Eventually, Nicola W. asked Nicola D. out for a drink and their relationship grew from there.