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Before there was Facebook and Myspace there was Faceparty – the online meeting place that brought Claire Hoad and Ben\u00a0Hinchliffe together more than a decade ago.<\/p>\n

Both were still at school, and after chatting online agreed to meet up one lunch break.<\/p>\n

“I asked Claire out and she said yes and we\u2019ve been together ever since!” Ben, 29, says.<\/p>\n

The couple, from\u00a0Bridington, Yorkshire, became engaged on their 10th Christmas together.<\/p>\n

They then called on their creative skills and love of all things 1920s-themed for their traditional wedding at Leeds’\u00a0Oulton Hall<\/a>\u00a0on October 22, 2016.<\/p>\n

Sixty guests attended the couple’s ceremony, with 100 friends and family taking part in the evening celebrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I can honestly say the wedding was perfect. We\u2019d spent a lot of time planning every little detail<\/a>, we had a very specific theme and vibe in mind, it was super stressful getting it all together but paid off in the end,” Claire, 27, says.<\/p>\n

“We wanted people to be able to enjoy themselves, be relaxed and have a great day. The venue we had was ideal for this as it had just the right feel and look for our theme<\/a>. We had 1920’s music playing during the meal and had lit lavender candles on each table.”<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Victoria Baker Weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Claire says that Ben insisted on adding a bit of sparkle to his wedding band<\/a> with two diamonds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“The proposal was a long time coming; I think Claire had given up thinking I was ever going to ask her,” Ben says. “I decided to pop the question,<\/a> both our families were together on the evening at Claire\u2019s house, I\u2019d told no one I was doing it. When I pulled out the ring It came as a surprise to everyone, Claire burst into tears (of joy thankfully) and we spent the night celebrating with our families.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Friends and family united, with some help from Hobbycraft<\/a>, to create the venue decor.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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