Something Borrowed, Something New, Something Blue!

Nathan and Ashleigh Bignell

Nathan's journey with RCVs is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and bred in Banbury, he was always captivated by the sight of bin trucks rumbling down the streets. By the age of five, his fascination had grown so much that his parents encouraged him to write to Cherwell District Council, which led to a visit to their depot and even a spot on the waiting list to join the team when he turned 18, which was later fulfilled and Nathan worked with the council for three months before being offered a training contract to become a Chartered Accountant.

Nathan Bignell (left) with his family and best friend

At the age of 10, Nathan wrote to Dennis Eagle and was invited to visit the factory in Warwick where he was given a tour and this further intrigued his interest in RCVs. His very first experience of a Dennis Eagle vehicle was the classic Pheonix 1. During the weekly collection rounds Nathan had the opportunity to sit in the cab and join the crew to enjoy a quick ride in the vehicle.

Fast forward to the present day, Nathan now a Managing Director at a Chartered Accountant firm, first met Ashleigh on social media in 2017, and though the pair separated briefly, they started dating post-pandemic in 2021. Loved blossomed between the two and the couple got engaged in May 2024 in the sunny Spanish city of Seville, under an orange tree.

Both Nathan and Ashleigh opted for a short engagement and decided to tie the knot a few months later on 24th August 2024 at the beautiful venue of Ettington Park, Warwick.

For their big day, Nathan wanted to bring two of the biggest loves of his life together and that’s when he decided to reach out to enquire whether Dennis Eagle could support his dream to arrive at his wedding in a unique style! And what could be more untraditional than the groom arriving in an RCV?

So, of course, we channelled our inner Fairy God Mother to make his wish come true, and dressed up a brand-new truck with personalised stickers and a blue ribbon to match, and Nathan made his grand entrance as he had always hoped for! And in case you missed it, you can watch the video from the big day here.

We’d like to congratulate the newlyweds as they start their new chapter together and for allowing us to be a part of such a special occasion.