Abigail and Ivor James (Pics. Gareth Davies Photography)

Abigail and Ivor James had known each other for years before a chance meeting in Narberth led to their relationship.

Abigail (nee Jenkins) somehow managed to block the road when she ran to the bank in 2012. “Ivor was going past with his lorry and shouted out to me,” said Abigail. “Two weeks later, a message was posted on a social media site which led me to ringing him.”

Their first kiss was on June 1, 2012, they got married a year later at Jeffreyston Church, on June 1, and the year after, they had their little boy, Danny, christened on June 1.

Here Abigail shares their wedding story.

Theme

Tops and tails and purple because it is my favourite colour.

Music and hymns

I walked down the aisle to Power of Love, Gabrielle Aplin’s version, while our hymns were All Things Bright and Beautiful, I Danced in the Morning, Lord of the Dance.

Rings

My ring is white gold with a big diamond and sparkle around the stone, while Ivor’s is white gold, too, encrusted with three diamonds.

Wedding party

My brother-in-law Kevin Jenkins gave me away, my sister, Penny Jenkins, and my sister’s friend, Cath Milward, were my bridesmaids, Lilly Wen, my sister’s friend’s little girl, was flower girl, Edd Gough and Rob Thomas were best men, while Iuan Jenkins, nephew, was my usher.

Gown

A strapless ivory dress with purple sash featuring diamond detailing.

Hair and make-up

Friends did all our hair, while my sister’s best friend did the make-up.

Bouquet

Purple and cream bouquets from the the Flower Girls, Saundersfoot.

Bridesmaids dresses

Cadbury’s purple long dresses.

Groom and groomsmen’s attire

Tops and tails from Mr. Roberts, Pembroke Dock.

Reception

The Not So Snooty Fox, Martletwy. A sit-down three-course meal, with a disco at night, for 300 guests.

Favours

Heart-shaped Welsh cakes.

First dance

Power of Love cut in by Scissor Sisters’ I Don’t Feel Like Dancing.

Photographer

Gareth Davies - simply the best!

Cake

A three-tier cake with ivory and purple hearts flowing down one side and two handmade glassblown swans made by Sandra Thomas.

Stationery

Tatty Ted invites featuring a bride and groom.

Transport

I travelled in a dark green Range Rover, while the bridesmaids were in a black Range Rover. The groom travelled in his friend, Leighton Waters’s rally car.

Hen and stag nights

Hen: A local bus tour around Narberth, Tenby and Saundersfoot; stag: Carmarthen.

Honeymoon

An awesome two weeks in Las Vegas.

Favourite moment of the big day?

I can’t pick one, it was all special from beginning to end. I loved every minute.

Top tips for a bride to be?

Enjoy every minute as it goes so quick.