The Beginning
Our first date involved a walking tour of Billericay, where Ben boldly pointed out the church where our Maid of Honour and Best Man wed. Nothing screams “chill first date” like immediate wedding talk. We eventually picked a dinner spot based entirely on where we had the best discount codes and bonded over the thrilling topic of phone bills.
Alix spent the night thinking Ben was a narcissist because he couldn’t stop staring at himself in the mirror behind her; turns out, he was just horrified watching himself chew. We ended the night attempting to zip our coats up backwards and falling asleep fully clothed over a bottle of warm wine. It was peak romance.
Bribery & Christmas Lights
We fell in love under the London Christmas lights and Ben officially passed the “Scarlett Test” via the tactical bribery of a Fruit Shoot and chocolate. Seven years, two dogs, and two guinea pigs later, we’d pretty much figured out the vibe.
The Proposal
The Lake District proposal was a comedy of errors. Between Alix wearing her shirt backwards (a recurring theme), strangers complaining nearby, and Alix insisting the dog needed feeding right as Ben reached for the ring, it’s a miracle it happened at all.
Ben remembered a ring Alix mentioned years ago, Alix forgot to actually say “yes” before grabbing it, and now we’re finally making it official.
“I do.”
I’m funny
Alix Diver (2026)