Trevor and Dawn Stamp, a Somerset couple, experienced an extraordinary wedding day on July 12 when the Red Arrows aerobatics team performed a surprise flyover during their ceremony in Curry Rivel. The iconic aircrafts flew overhead on their way to Bournemouth, leaving guests overwhelmed with emotion.
The memorable moment was arranged by their daughter, Claire Shotton-Brooks, who reached out to the Red Arrows team via email requesting a smoke display. Though she never expected a response, the team agreed to grant the heartfelt wish, and as the jets passed, many in attendance were moved to tears.
Trevor, 53, and Dawn, 63, share a love story spanning 25 years. Their relationship began when Trevor came to repair a broken bedroom window at Claire’s home—an accident that sparked a lifelong romance. After a decade together, Trevor proposed, but the couple prioritized funding their daughters’ weddings before their own. It wasn’t until 15 years later that they finally tied the knot.
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Last Christmas, Dawn surprised Trevor with a lighter inscribed with “Will you marry me?”, leading to their long-awaited wedding at the picturesque Old Oak Farm. Despite a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 30°C, the ceremony held under a majestic oak tree was intimate and enchanting.
The video capturing the Red Arrows’ flyover during the couple’s vows rapidly went viral on TikTok, gathering over 3.7 million views and attracting widespread media coverage, including the BBC. Claire shared her amazement at the global attention, recalling how her mother was stunned by congratulations from as far away as Australia.
While the couple’s wedding was meant to be modest, the spectacular gesture became a once-in-a-lifetime gift. Claire humorously challenged her sister to top the remarkable surprise in the future. Now, Trevor and Dawn are joyfully planning their honeymoon, buoyed by an unforgettable celebration of their enduring love.