August 2019
We First Met
We met whilst straying with Canadian scout groups in London, Ontario and spent every spare moment swapping stories.
Chapter by chapter
Our Story
From a World Scout Jamboree connection to a Hanbury Barns celebration back home in the UK.
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The short version
We first crossed paths at the World Scout Jamboree 2019, trading campfire stories in London, Ontario. The distance between the Netherlands and the UK never quite dimmed the spark.
Once James moved back, trains, FaceTime calls, and pizza nights closed the gap until it turned into the life we're building in Kidsgrove.
Met atWorld Scout Jamboree 2019First datePizza night in WalsallProposal spotPier in Gibsons, BC
The timeline of us
From our first hello to the day we say “I do”, here are the highlights that shaped our story.
December 2021
Back in touch
With James back in the UK, our messages picked up where the jamboree left off and we pencilled in a New Year reunion.
January 2022
We First Met (Again)
James travelled up to Walsall; we made homemade pizza, reminisced about the jamboree, and knew the spark was still there.
22nd February 2022
We Made It Official
After countless trains between London and Walsall, we made it official and started dating.
June 2022
Our First Holiday
We spent a week in Warwickshire exploring the countryside and enjoying each other's company - the first of many trips together.
September 2022
Moving Closer
James moved to Manchester, meaning shorter journeys, more shared weekends, and an even stronger partnership.
February 2023
Italian Adventure
We spent a weekend celebrating our anniversary in Milan, Italy. We enjoyed the sights, the culture, and of course, the food.
August 2023
Moving In Together
After a year and a half, James moved in with Niamh and her family in Mow Cop while we planned for a home of our own.
September 2023
An Unexpected Addition
We found a stray kitten underneath the caravan and decided to adopt him. Clemmy has since become an unbelievably important part of our lives together.
December 2023
Our First Christmas
We celebrated our first Christmas together in Mow Cop.
July 2024
Our First Home
With Niamh's job confirmed, we took the plunge and had an offer accepted on our first home in Kidsgrove.
22nd August 2024
We Got Engaged
James proposed to Niamh on the pier in Gibsons, BC, Canada. We celebrated with James' family and woke up Niamh's family in the UK to tell them the news.
1st June 2027
Wedding Day
The day we've been waiting for! We can't wait to celebrate with all our friends and family at Hanbury Barns.
The next chapter
We’re thrilled to gather and celebrate surrounded by the people who have cheered us on from day one. Thank you for being part of the story so far.
Bring your best dance moves and a favourite memory - we can’t wait to make new ones with you.