"I was studying Drama at Bishop Grosseteste" explained Kaitie, "and for one of my performances, we were asked to design a three-minute performance to show to the Lincoln public on the streets of Lincoln City! We came up with the idea of performing a drill so asked our local branch of the Territorial Army for help.

We had a great experience and felt we left the people of Lincoln smiling at the end of our performance. During my time practicing drills though, I took a fancy to Anthony and one thing lead to another and of course, this had a happy ending... or is it happy beginning?

"Anthony took me completely by surprise one very ordinary Friday evening. I returned from work after just speaking on my mobile phone to my mum and saying that as per usual I was glad it was Friday. I was looking forward to a hot bubble bath and a glass of something chilled, followed by a cosy meal with Anthony. I sauntered downstairs feeling all warm and relaxed and that's when the question was popped! Anthony being a man of few words had laid out candles in the question of 'will you marry me?'

"I am from Rotherham in Yorkshire but came to Lincoln to continue my studies. I fell in love with the city and the people. I have made many very good friends and to top it all met the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Anthony is very proud to have been brought up in Lincoln and so as it has become a very special place to both of us it was only natural that we chose Lincoln for one of the biggest days of our lives.

Anthony being a man of few words had laid out candles in the question of 'will you marry me?'

"After that it was easy... we wanted a church wedding and decided on St. Peters in Doddington. Both families were delighted with our choice as it is a very old church and steeped in history and has the added advantage of being attached to Doddington Hall where we had our photographs taken. The reception was at the Bentley and once again as many of my family and university friends would be traveling to Lincoln it fitted the bill nicely.

"Anthony being a typical man knew his best idea was to leave things to the bride-to-be! He wanted our much-loved Labrador, Bailey, to act as ring bearer, but I put my foot down.

"Choosing people to take part on your special day is very hard and in the end I chose my sister Amy, best friend Kelly and Anthony's sisters Sherrie and Kristel. We had Alfie as a page boy who was only 18 months and Isabella who is 5 as flower girl. Kelly's children were so good and sweet! Anthony chose his school friend Dave and his brother Mark as one of the ushers along with my brother-in-law Andy. Everyone did a great job and made the day so smooth.

As a girl growing up I had a vision of what my dress would look like but even so there are so many dresses! It is just as people say - whilst they are all beautiful, you know when you have tried on the one for you! It was ivory, had a corset top and was decorated with diamonds. I wore a full hooped petticoat underneath giving the dress a fullness which made me look and feel like a princess. Welbet Bridal, where I chose the dress, were so helpful and attentive; I could go and try it on as many times as I wanted and take someone with me.

"Walking down the aisle was amazing. The church was very full and everyone was turning around to look at me, and of course the dress! Anthony according to my mum took a visible intake of breath at the sight of me. I walked down the aisle to Shania Twain 'From this Moment' which was another surprise for the congregation! Not your usual entrance music! The vows went well even though I started to repeat everything the vicar said which created a humorous moment! And we did say our vows looking at each other so we are not married to the Vicar!

Walking down the aisle was amazing

"The reception was held at the Bentley Hotel which was able to cater for our needs and accommodate family and friends who wished to stay. We had champagne on arrival, a three course meal for 50 followed by a live band and disco in the evening with many more friends and family. Everything went without a hitch and we all enjoyed a great day.

"A highlight of the evening reception was our first dance. We had been taking private dance lessons and learnt a routine to L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole. The reaction we got was amazing and at the end of the dance everyone was on their feet. As Anthony isn't a dancer it came as a huge surprise to everyone. Another highlight was the caricaturist we had booked for the evening. He went round drawing pictures of our guests. Everyone commented on what a lovely idea it was; producing great keepsakes.

"Married life is fantastic, we are both extremely happy with how the day went and are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together!"