It was a year ago this weekend that Ashley and I got married. Time flies! I can still remember rushing around posting invites and impatiently awaiting RSVPs. In fact, it feels like just yesterday that I was walking up the aisle (and balling my eyes out!)

We’re both people who like simple gestures— we’re not really into lavish gifts and uber expensive getaways— so we took the opportunity to have some baby-free time together and spent Friday in Westfield, perusing the shops and eating in Byron Burger, while our little Byron was with my mum and dad. How delicious are the Oreo Cookie Milkshakes, by the way? Very, is the answer.

1. At Byron Burger 2. Oreo Cookie Milkshake 3. Byron Burgers, courgette fries, onion rings and coleslaw 4-5. Morning cuppa on the train to Portsmouth. There was a gooey chocolate muffin too, but that was quickly eaten! 6. Ice-cream outside Jamie’s Italian at Gunwharf Quays 7-11. Walking around the Quays and the view from the Spinnaker Tower 12-16. Yummy food at Jamie’s Italian

We got up bright & early on Saturday and made our way to Portsmouth. Neither of us had been before, but I’m sure we’ll go back and see more of it, as it was lovely— and only an hour & a half on the train! If you haven’t been, you should go. We only walked around Gunwharf Quays, but it’s full of lovely little outlets, great places to eat (we munched at Jamie’s Italian) and things to do. We love a viewpoint, so a quick trip up the Spinnaker Tower was a must! It was a sunny and clear day, so the views were amazing and it’s a decent price too, considering you can spend as long as you like up there.

I think we’ll have a look around Southsea next time and also visit The Tenth Hole, as we missed it this time around!

Where’s your fav UK destination? We’re always looking for new places to visit!

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• At 2012.05.16 12:52, Kate said:
  

  Brighton never fails me, however if you want something a bit different go to Hastings. It’s so bonny! It’s a lot less populated than Brighton & has way less things to do but it’s good eye candy. The Old Town is lovely to walk around & gives you the feel of a little Cornish boat village, on the south-east coast. Rye is a similar place, although not on the coast, it’s gorgeous & little. & not far from Hastings too!

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  • At 2012.05.16 18:02, Aimee Marie said:
    

    Thanks gal! We were actually going to go to Hastings, but then Ashley found a record shop near Pompey that he wanted to go to, so we went there instead! xo

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• At 2012.05.16 17:54, Holly said:
  

  Anywhere in Cornwall is fantastic!!! :) Falmouth, Perranporth, St Ives, The Eden Project. The seaside is never far away!! loads of lovely little cafes to! :) xxx

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  • At 2012.05.16 18:01, Aimee Marie said:
    

    Thanks Holly Molly! We’re going to Tintagel in Cornwall in July with some friends! Should be good. Hoping to take a detour to The Eden Project too! xo

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• At 2012.07.10 08:41, 101 Things That Make Me Smile • #001 – #020 » AIMEEMARIE.COM • A blog about stuff! said:
  

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