We ditched our wedding reception to have our first dance at a Harry Styles concert
A newlywed couple left out their own wedding reception to attend a Harry Styles concert for their first dance.
Devon Ruth Collins, 29, and Mitchell Fellows, 21, married earlier this month – but were gutted to find out Harry was due to perform at Wembley on the same day they had planned to tie the knot.
But the diehard fans from Gornal, West Midlands, quickly devised a plan.
They decided to put a special spin on their big day so they could get the best of both worlds.
They caught a train as soon as they hooked up and raced to Wembley Stadium – with Devon Ruth still in full wedding dress – where they ended the evening dancing in the stands.
Devon Ruth Collins, 29, and Mitchell Fellows, 21, married earlier this month – but were gutted to find out Harry was due to perform at Wembley on the same day they planned to tie the knot
They enjoyed a first dance in the stadium’s Bobby Moore suite among the crowd of Harry’s superfans as Westlife’s Queen of my Heart played, followed by Love of my Life from the former One Direction star.
The song selection was an adorable homage to the newlyweds’ history — as Mitchell suggested to Devon Ruth at a Westlife concert.
The happy couple later danced in the crowd as Devon Ruth brazenly held up a sign that read, “Just married, but will you be my dad?”
The newlywed Harry fan admitted she was “fuming” that the artist’s Wembley date was at her wedding when the dates were first released.
“We booked our actual wedding and reception a long time ago,” she explained.
“So we decided to book hospitality tickets and leave everyone else at our wedding reception and rushed to the train in my wedding dress, got the subway in my dress, and went to the concert in my dress.”
The bride revealed that while some of the guests knew they were going to London, they “weren’t really into the details.”
“My friends were super excited for us,” she added. “And my twin brother (who was also a bridesmaid) was a big encouragement.”
They caught the train as soon as they hooked up and raced to Wembley Stadium – with Devon Ruth still in full wedding dress – where they ended the night boogieing in the stands
Clips from the concert show the happy couple singing along to What Makes You Beautiful, Watermelon Sugar and other hits from the artist
They enjoyed a first dance in the stadium’s Bobby Moore suite among the crowd of Harry’s superfans as Westlife’s Queen of my Heart played, followed by Love of my Life from the former One Direction star.
A newlywed couple skipped their own wedding reception to attend a Harry Styles concert for their first dance
Devon Ruth kept her wedding dress on for the train – and London Underground – to the concert
The happy couple skipped their reception after they tied the knot earlier this month to make sure they get to see Harry
Devon Ruth and her husband said not all guests were aware of the reason the couple were heading to London
Devon Ruth said she wanted a unique experience just for her and Mitchell on their wedding anniversary this month
Devon Ruth said she wanted a unique experience just for her and Mitchell.
“I just wanted something different for our wedding,” she gushed.
“And that was true for us, not everyone else.
‘It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, truly magical.
“Bit disappointing that Harry didn’t see my plate, but it is what it is, except it was an absolute dream.”
Clips from the concert show the happy couple singing along to What Makes You Beautiful, Watermelon Sugar and other hits from the artist.
Devon Ruth took to social media on Sunday to share the incredible moment from their special day
Devon Ruth and Mitchell will no doubt remember the very special day after they put their wedding reception on the water
Her post garnered more than 53,000 likes and some 200 commenters rejoiced to see the couple celebrate their love for both Harry and each other
The couple really made the wedding day their own when they headed to Wembley Stadium for Harry’s concert
Many rushed to congratulate the couple, calling the magical scenario a “girl’s dream” as they enjoyed the clips
Devon Ruth took to social media on Sunday to share the incredible moment, writing, “Get a man who skips the wedding reception to see Harry Styles instead.”
Many rushed to congratulate the couple, calling the magical scenario a “girl’s dream.”
Her post garnered more than 53,000 likes and some 200 commenters rejoiced to see the couple celebrate their love for both Harry and each other.
‘This is Love. What a dream,’ gushed one.
“This goes on my list of reasons to get married,” added a second.
“Having the reception at a Harry Styles concert.”
A third quipped, “So you’re saying Harry Styles performed at your wedding?”