OUR STORY
Why we chose Gozo
Malta including Gozo has over 360 amazing churches and chapels which are veritable works of art scattered across the islands. Even more impressive is 98% of the Maltese population are catholic. With rolling hills and old sandstone buildings, this walled hilltop city looks like a miniature version of the Holy land without the evening call to prayer.
With its pretty countrysides, beautiful sunsets, spectacular coastlines , we couldn’t think of anywhere else suitable for our nuptuals than the country of Joy (in case you missed it, Gozo means Joy).
​Damien's Story
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Born: in Halifax June 1974 - the best films were
Confessions of a window cleaner and The Golden
voyage of Sinbad and the christmas number one was
Lonely this christmas by Mud.
Studied at Ryburn Valley High in Sowerby
Joined the Royal Navy at 16. After 13 yrs, didn't quite sail the seven seas and had to leave for medical reasons .
Currently employed in I.T as a BI Developer and Business Analyst.
I enjoy hiking, rugby and playing Squash (in that order) not forgetting a very keen online gamer
I love Annabelle with all my heart and i couldn't think of anyone else i would love to spend the rest of my life with.
Mother: Elaine Shardlow
Father: John Ian Smith (Prefers to be called Ian)
Children: Matthew Luke Dent
Annabelle's Story
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Born in 1979 in a little known place of Blantyre in
Malawi, the year Monty Python's life of Brian was
released and Sir Rodger Moore played Bond for the
4th time in Moonraker. The christmas number one
was Another brick in the wall by Pink Floyd.
I grew up travelling with my family across Europe and Africa experiencing different cultures and food. I have a strong belief in the Catholic faith, hence the large church wedding, lol.
I enjoy the great outdoors and pushing myself to experience different events and challenges like Spartan and Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge.
With Damien, I have found the One whom my soul loves. Stubborn at times, but he makes me smile. Always the perfect gent, he actually took a knee before we even had our first date - helped me put on snowboarding boots :0). And with those blue eyes, whats not to love.
Parents: Jessie & Patrick Khembo
