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Ronnie Wood took wife Sally to Paul McCartney's wedding on their first date

Whilst many of us are happy with a trip to Nandos when embarking on a first date, Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood went the extra mile and then some when he was trying to impress his now-wife, Sally.

In fact, it has now been revealed that the star’s very first date with the 38-year-old theatre producer was at none other than Paul McCartney’s wedding to Nancy Shevell in 2011.

Erm, just a Beatles wedding, no big deal… Right?

To be fair, Ronnie and Sally had been friends for quite some time before he realised that he’d developed feelings for her and Sally has recalled that dancing with Ronnie at Paul’s wedding was when she truly fell for the star.

She explained: “There was this lovely family atmosphere and Ronnie and I had a real laugh.

"We danced and it was the first time I remember thinking of him in a completely different way.”

A few weeks later, 69-year-old Ronnie proved how old school he is by penning a romantic letter to Sally, explaining that he wanted to give a relationship a go and the rest, as they say, is history.

The pair are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary next week and welcomed twins Alice and Gracie just six months ago.

Speaking about the 30 year age gap, Sally insisted that she’d never even noticed it, sharing: “You know what, I find it rude when people talk unkindly about it… Yes, he is older and I am younger, but I don’t think about age when I think of Ronnie.

"He’s always had this unbelievably positive, youthful energy about him, which I absolutely love.

"I also think there is a lot to be said for marrying an older man. He knows who he is, he knows what he wants. He makes me happy, we laugh and he’s a great dad.

"He’s so relaxed and incredibly creative.”

Ronnie is also dad to 40-year-old Jesse, 33-year-old Tyrone, and 43-year-old Jamie and 38-year-old Leah from previous marriages.