Debbie and Paul’s Destination Wedding
Debbie and Paul
23/05/2006 – Breezes Beach Spa and resort,Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
How and when did you meet?
We met on 22 October 2004. Paul mailed me from a profile on a dating site.
How old are you both?
I’m 39 and Paul is 36.
Where, when and how did he (or you!) propose?
After 3 months. It was at home. Not bad seeing as we had both decided we wouldn’t get married!
Did you have hen and stag celebrations?
I had an all day do in Bolton. We went to various pubs and generally do what hens do! Paul didn’t have a stag do.
Did your groom help you with the wedding planning?
As we got married in the Dominican most of the organising was done for us. The paperwork was a bit of a nightmare though!
Tell us about your outfit, and where you bought it.
I wore a pale ice blue and silver 2-piece dress, bought from E-bay.
Did you have a civil or religious ceremony?
Civil.
Where did you hold your ceremony?
Breezes Beach Spa and resort in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic.
Where did you hold your reception?
We also had a party for family and friends on 3rd June 2006.
Describe your flowers (bouquets and table decorations). Who was your florist?
I had a bouquet of oriental orchids made by a florist friend of mine. They had silver ribbon trailing down with irridescant beads threaded through.
What did you choose for your wedding cake?
We had a chocolate fountain with cappuccino chocolate.
Did you have any entertainment during the day or evening?
We had a DJ and live band.
What was your most memorable moment of the day?
The whole day was magical!