A COUPLE who knew each other as children have happily tied the knot after reconnecting 38 years later.

BAE Senior Manager, Martin Probert, 55 and BAE Principal Project Engineer, Beverley Hammond, 55 exchanged vows in front of their closest family and friends on June 15 2018 at the Castle Green Hotel.

The couple first met in 1975 at the age of 12 at a Church Youth Club.

Beverley said: “We remained good friends for many years, always staying in touch.”

They then met again when they both joined VSEL as Apprentice Electricians in 1980.

However, it was not until 38 years after first meeting and having families of their own that they bumped into each other at Aldi.

Beverley said: “Of all places Aldi was where Martin suggested we meet for coffee and a catch-up.

“We spent the whole time reminiscing about years gone by and realising that we were more than just friends."

After meeting up again they then dated for the next three years.

Then on a surprise trip to York on Valentine’s Day in 2016, Martin proposed.

Beverley said: “We spent the following day choosing my engagement ring, returning in February 2017 to look for our wedding rings.”

The couple then got married on June 15 2018 at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.

The hotel itself has a traditional character situated on the outskirts of the town.

The ceremony was held in the beautiful gardens of the hotel that has a woodland trail as well as a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.

On the day the reception and evening celebrations were held in the Kendal Suite.

For the evening guests were joined by their ‘fab DJ’ Pete Murphy.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves on the day wishing their very best to the couple.

Beverley said: “From the gorgeous venue, delicious food, beautifully decorated room to seeing family and friends enjoying themselves, to the party atmosphere, celebrating with us on our special day - it was all perfect.

“We received many comments from friends saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to.”

The couple would like to thank everyone who attended on the day and to all the staff at the Castle Green Hotel who helped things to run so smoothly.

The couple are now looking forward to the rest of their lives together and would like to thank all their family and friends for their continued support.

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