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Claire and Matthew - Vegas, Champagne and Diamonds

Claire and Matthew - Vegas, Champagne and Diamonds


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
4th of July 2022
Jet-set and flying high, Claire had the most amazing reason to be walking on air in Las Vegas. The bright city lights had called her and partner Matthew for the trip of a lifetime - sealed by a dazzling diamond!\nIn it for the long haul, the couple had been together for 7 years, having just bought their first home together ahead of the holiday. Leaving their nest, Claire and Matthew touched down in Las Vegas (we'd have been singing Viva Las Vegas all the way there!) last August and the moment called for something sparkling.\nChampagne was brought to the table at The Eiffel Tower Restaurant - the place for wining and dining with spectacular views of the famed Bellagio Fountains.\nLittle did Claire know, but, on the journey over, Matthew had experienced a little ring drama: He'd safely stowed the box away in his suitcase, but, it was the last the come around the luggage carousel and had burst open!\nHaving kept his cool, romance was now on the menu and, over dinner, Matthew chose the perfect moment to ask Claire to marry him - cue hysterical sobbing, happy tears and an elated YES!\nEntirely ecstatic, the newly engaged couple took to the rest of their break, celebrating the next three weeks exploring the Vegas strip and enjoying a detour to paradise in Cancún. This retreat to the beach was the perfect spot to share moments together in secret and for Claire to daydream about becoming Mrs Adkin...\nThe two are dreaming up their wedding day... Having set the date for 2018, they are planning a fabulous celebration, reflecting their love of travel, dedicated to wanderlust. Many more magical experiences are sure to follow! ✨
Izzy Turner-Hicks

About the author


Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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