Kirsty and Donovan Shears, whose love story began with a random text, are renewing their vows on Valentine’s Day at Coventry Cathedral, drawing media attention.
Cleethorpes: A couple’s love story began with a random text message. Kirsty received it as a teenager. Now, she and Donovan are renewing their wedding vows on Valentine’s Day.
Their story has gained media attention. It all started when Donovan sent a text to a made-up number. That number belonged to Kirsty. They began texting and eventually met up.
Kirsty moved to Cleethorpes from Scotland when she was 17. She lived with her dad and step-family. Donovan sent the text in 1998 while testing his new phone.
They got married in Scotland and have two kids, Stirling and Alora. Their vow renewal will take place at Coventry Cathedral, and they expect some press coverage.
Kirsty mentioned that their son is warming up to the idea. He asked why it’s a big deal since they’ve already married. Their daughter is more focused on school activities.
They have limited spots for guests. Their kids, Donovan’s dad, and Kirsty’s mom will join them. The BBC might even stream the event live.
They joked about not recognizing any celebrities if they show up. Kirsty hopes Ed Sheeran might attend, saying that would be awesome.
Kirsty still visits Cleethorpes in the summer with her kids. They enjoy donkey rides there. Their unique love story has captured many hearts, especially on social media.
Jeremy Vine shared their story on his BBC Radio 2 show. He highlighted how Donovan sent a text to a random number, leading to their happy life together.
Kirsty recalled how she decided to meet Donovan after their phone bills got too high. She took a train to Coventry to meet him for the first time.
