Weddings
Love in Full Kilt An Oakham couple’s military love story, a mountaintop proposal, and a vineyard wedding, this month we’re following the journey of Abbie & Kyle’s romance Images: Pink Photographics, 07866 007670, www.pinkphotographics.co.uk.
From the sun-soaked shores of Cyprus to the rolling hills of Rutland, Abbie and Kyle's romance has travelled far. The couple first met in 2018 on the Mediterranean island where Abbie was posted as an RAF medic at Akrotiri, and Kyle’s battalion was stationed on the other side. Their first date was a simple December coffee, but it led to a lifetime together. Originally from Grantham, Abbie grew up in the area, while Kyle was born in Peterborough and later
moved to Louth. After a posting abroad, they returned to the UK in 2019, settling in Oakham. Kyle was assigned to Kendrew Barracks, and Abbie was in the process of leaving the RAF. In 2023, Kyle proposed at the foot of Ben Nevis. The couple had just completed the Knoydart Pass and (despite a foggy peak and a tired dog, Barney) they discovered a sundrenched waterfall on their descent, where Kyle dropped to one knee. He’d thoughtfully phoned Abbie’s father to ask permission beforehand,
and presented a stunning customdesigned ring: an 18ct yellow gold square sapphire flanked by pear-cut diamonds, crafted with the help of Catherine Jones of Cambridge. The couple decided early on that they wanted a dry venue to make their wedding truly personal—and Rutland Vineyard proved the perfect choice. The ceremony itself took place at Abbie’s cherished family church in Harlaxton, where generations before her had said ‘I do.’ Abbie found her dream dress at the first boutique she
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