Let me take you back to the September of 1997 - I was 16 years old, I had just started an Art and Design course at college, and one Saturday night I was invited to the pub by my friend who was meeting with some work mates. This is where I first saw Lee, stood at the bar. I never imagined he'd speak to me - let alone that we'd still be together 22 years on with three children!

We rented a flat together in 2001, got engaged, and by 2003 we'd moved into a two bedroom flat. They'd always been talk of an outdoor wedding in the woods, Lord of the Rings style - but it just never happened. Then came the babies, part-time work and much less money.

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In 2014 we both decided that our wedding would happen in 2015, no matter what. Knowing that we couldn't really afford anything huge, we decided on a registry office followed by an outdoor reception somewhere local preferably near to woodland.

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It took a year of planning, hard work, research and stress - but it all came together in June 2015. Our final budget came in at around £4000 which included all of our outfits, flowers, decorations, food, venue hire and equipment hire. We had a lot of help from family and friends chipping in with making things, bringing extra food and drinks and so kindly helping with the cost.

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It also helped that my brother is a photographer and at the time owned a vintage Fairway taxi which saved us a huge expense.

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I even managed to do a guest post on Boho Weddings with my DIY vinatge signs.

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I have shared many posts about our wedding - I hope we can inspire other couples.