SIDMOUTH PRESHOOT - ELLIS & MARK

Sidmouth was the perfect location for Ellis and Mark’s romantic preshoot…it’s where they had their first date!

But let’s start at the beginning. This love story started when Ellis and Mark spied each other from afar (dare I say it…across a crowded room!). It was during Ellis’ 21st Birthday celebration at the restaurant where Mark worked. During the summer that followed, they found the perfect opportunity to find out more about each other via Ellis’ friend.

After some hints were dropped between the two, Mark soon messaged Ellis on Facebook and arranged their first date. It was a memorable, wet summer’s day, but that didn’t stop the sparks flying! For a few years Ellis was away at University and they maintained a long distance relationship, seeing each other on weekends. Finally, when she came back to Exeter they could move in together, and in 2013 bought their own home.

Ellis was hoping that something ‘sparkly’ would soon follow, but after six years she had all but given up hope. Fate intervened, and when the Deer Park advertised their ‘Win a Wedding competition’ Mark romantically suggested, “If we win I’ll marry you!”. Despite not winning, Mark was determined not to let the opportunity go and in true romantic style, he secretly booked the wedding date to coincide with her parents’ wedding anniversary.

In early November, whilst celebrating the season with a pack of sparklers – he asked if she wanted “one more sparkler”, and produced a beautiful ring from his pocket!

Ellis & Mark – your preshoot picnic on Sidmouth beach was so much fun and if it’s anything to go by, your wedding day is going to be a ball!

Venetia xx