On the 12th June 1999, I married the love of my life. Twenty five years, two grown up children and a million unforgettable memories later, I’m standing in my husband’s arms at the helm of P&O Cruises’ enchanting Azura, reliving one of the happiest days of my life in the heart of the Mediterranean ocean. Since setting sail from pretty Valetta for a confetti of captivating ports across Greece , Spain and Italy , we’ve swam with turtles, sang along to start-studded shows, enjoyed fine dining and celebrated our silver wedding anniversary dancing beneath the stars.

Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to GlasgowWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Now, dressed in a white lace replica of my wedding gown, cradling a blooming bouquet of fresh lilies beautifully recreated by the ship’s florist, I’m holding back happy tears as Sam, our photographer, captures the moment.From entering the elegant Ivory Suite to ‘our song’, to the captain himself conducting the ceremony with our children Joshua and Scarlett proudly looking on, renewing our vows in such an intimate ocean setting just couldn’t have been more perfect.

Packed with romance, relaxation, anticipation and excitement from sail away to this morning’s champagne breakfast, celebrating our love and our love of cruising has been a honeymoon in itself - seamless, stress free and tailored to our dreams. A kaleidoscope of ports Our fairytale began on .