After enduring illness and loss, a couple’s love has triumphed with a joyful wedding. Grantham couple Sarah Perry and Nick Wiles tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at the Belton Woods Hotel on Saturday, August 17. The newlyweds overcame significant challenges, including cancer, to reach this milestone.
They met 20 days before Sarah’s cancer diagnosis in April 2022, and Nick supported her throughout treatment. Nick himself had sadly lost his previous wife of 32 years to Covid-19. Sarah popped the question to Nick during a charity fundraiser that she organised at Grantham Railway Club in May 2023.
“It’s been one hell of a rollercoaster,” Sarah reflected, “but I feel like this has cemented our relationship.” The couple’s special day was a true reflection of their love story, with heartwarming personal touches. One such moment was the live performance of their song, "Don't Give Up on Me" by Andy Grammer, which held deep meaning for the couple during Sarah’s cancer treatment.
The song was also the title track for the 2019 romance film Five Feet Apart which tells the story of two teenagers falling in love despite living with Cystic Fibrosis. “It’s about fighting for your life and not giving up,” Sarah explained. Nick wore navy blue trousers and a jacket, paired with a pink shirt and a blue tie.
Sarah described him as looking “amazing” in this attire. Sarah wore a white dress with a corset back, with the shoulders left exposed. She explained that the d.