How they met: In July 2015. Aaron had been best friends with Faye’s brother for years but they had never met until Faye went to meet her brother in his local pub.

Proposal: Aaron proposed on July 19, 2017 while laying flowers on Faye’s sister’s grave which the family call Danielle’s special garden. Danielle died in 2014. Aaron knew how important it would be to Faye to have Danielle involved as much as she possible could because of how important she was to Faye.

Stag & hen celebrations: Two spa days and afternoon tea at Rickerby Retreat and a Newcastle weekend with family and friends for Faye. Aaron had day drinks in Glasgow and drinks in his local pub The Sailor.

Venue: Three Hills Barn, Torpenhow, Wigton.

Bride’s outfit: A vintage lace Pronovias Osiri dress worn with a double-tiered light veil with rose gold glitter trim, both from Te Amo Bridal in Workington.

Hair & beauty: Hair by Sally at Chique hair and beauty and make-up by Laura Hutton.

Groomsmen: Brad Graham, the groom’s best friend, was best man.

Bridesmaids: Hannah Milburn, bride’s sister, was maid of honour and Dayna and Olivia Phillips, bride’s sisters; Louise Philips, bride’s stepmam and Laura Nunn, cousin, were bridesmaids. Ella-Rose Ferguson, daughter; Liliya Roberts, stepdaughter, and Hailie Forrester, niece, were flower girls.

Flowers: Wild foliage, brassica cabbages, ivy, eucalyptus, burgundy carnations, roses and dark blue berries for the bouquets. Flowers were by Sophie Brooksbank.

Reception: 120 guests at Three Hills Barn for a Prosecco and Peroni reception with canapes followed by a gentleman’s afternoon tea and a Thai banquet for the evening reception.

Favours: Vintage door keys which double as a bottle opener.

Catering: Afternoon tea was by Liz’s Country Kitchen and the evening reception for an additional 30 guests was a Thai banquet provided by Sawadee Coconut Tree Restaurant.

Cake: A rustic tiered exposed cake with spray detailing down one side to match the bride’s flowers with added pine cones to complement the décor and theme, made by Sonia Kelly.

Entertainment: Adam Teasdale.

Honeymoon: Las Vegas in Luxor Hotel.

Photographer: Ian McCrone Photography.

Videographer: Midas Video Production.

Other information: Rustic invitations were made by the bride’s friend Anni Styth.

Family detail: The bride is the daughter Julie Milburn and Martin Phillips and the groom is the son of Barbara Sheperd and Stuart Roberts.