I can't watch Father of the Bride without crying. I remember so clearly going to the cinema to watch it with Dad and him saying, "that's going to be us one day." 

Sadly Dad didn't live to walk either of his girls down the aisle. My sister was engaged when we found out Dad's brain tumor was terminal and planned her wedding in just 8 weeks so that he could be there. But it wasn't meant to be. He passed away on the morning of the wedding, we said goodbye and my sister bravely walked herself down the aisle.

Cancer 1 Dad 0.

I won't be going solo and I'm incredibly proud that my beautiful Mum will be walking me in. She has been both Mum and Dad to me since I was 19 and I love her more than anything. BUT, if I could have one wish for my wedding day it would of course be for my Dad to be here to give me away. I know Foz’s family has also been affected by cancer and it is a cause close to his heart. So instead of presents, Foz and I are asking you to dig deep and give generously to cancer research in both our families’ memory. Aside from me marrying a Brighton player, I'm sure that's what Dad would have wanted! So don't worry about gift wrapping that photo frame or ordering that sauce pan. Let's instead fund pioneering research to help beat cancer sooner. 

Wishing you could be here to celebrate with us Dad. All our love,

Hayley and Foz x