We're sharing Wills and Kate's wedding date

Shropshire bride-to-be Zoe Taylor knows all about sharing major milestones with royal weddings.

Not only is she getting married on April 29 next year, the same date as Prince William and Kate Middleton, but Charles and Diana also tied the knot on her second birthday. And, with a mother who is a fervent fan of the royal family, Zoe is getting used to sharing the limelight.

"The first thing my mother said to me when they announced their engagement was that if they did choose our date she would be recording mine and watching theirs," said Zoe.

"She has since changed her mind but even though I was only two when Charles and Diana married I remember doing nothing all day but watching television.

"My first instinct when they announced the date was that I didn't want a television anywhere near my big day but I realise that, as it gets closer, I may well have to relent so it depends on what time they get married.

Zoe, who runs Taylored Equestrian, and 33-year-old bridegroom-to-be Jamie Doran are similar to the royal couple in that they wanted a quick engagement although they have been dating more than four years.

Jamie, who works in PR, popped the question in April and, like William and Kate, the couple had many different people to factor in before deciding on April 29.

"My father is abroad and my brother lives in Thailand. I run a rehab centre for horses and also compete, so it had to avoid any competitions I or my friends would be taking part in. But we did want a spring wedding."

The couple will marry at Baschurch Parish Church with a drinks reception at the New Inn over the road and extended festivities at the Walls in Oswestry for 120 guests.

"I had a mixed reaction when I heard the date. At first I just didn't want to share but now it has been declared a Bank Holiday it will be easier for my guests to get the day off work and generally enjoy the day."

By Tracey O'Sullivan