Story
Hannah and Chris met at a Ken & Barbie themed kickboxing social in 2014. Due to a lack of competition, Chris managed to win a £50 bar tab for best Ken. The rest was history after the pair shared several Jagerbombs.
Throughout their 8 year relationship, Chris and Hannah have spent most of this time living in different cities. Many weekends were spent travelling across country to see each other, with the worst by far being the five hour coach ride between Bath and Plymouth when Hannah was on placement during her undergrad.
In March 2020, Chris arrived at Hannah's student house in Southampton with a small bag of clothes and a handful of belongings, expecting to only have to work from home for a couple weeks. Four months and a few arguments later, as lockdown restrictions slowly eased, Hannah & Chris had just survived living together for the first time, a clear sign of things to come!
Chris started planning the proposal a year in advance and roped in both sets of parents to help make it a memorable day. Arriving in Bath at the end of August 2021, Hannah thought she would be spending the weekend meeting up with friends from both their University days. However, after dodging a travelling circus and many heavy showers, Chris finally managed to ask Hannah the question in the beautiful Victoria Park. The first round of deception complete, the happy couple headed to a nearby Tearoom where Hannah expected Champagne afternoon tea with friends - only to be disappointed to find both sets of parents waiting to great her.
In December 2022, Hannah and Chris finally moved into their first home together in Cambridge, and spent the next month sleeping on an airbed and learning how to strip wallpaper. They look forward to greeting many of you over the next year in their new home!
Schedule
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.
Please post items to: 140 Barton Road, Comberton, Cambridge, CB237BT
Travel
Flying In
For those travelling from aboard, Bristol Airport is 10 miles away
Getting to Coombe Lodge
There are unfortunately no good public transport links to get to Coombe Lodge, the easiest way to get there is by car or taxi.
When Using 'Sat Nav' Enter Postcode BS40 7RE Or Road Name 'The Coombe'.
V Cars
Arrow Cars (Bristol Airport)
The Garden House B&B, The Coombe, Blagdon, Bristol, UK
A small B&B in the grounds of Coombe Lodge
Coombe Lodge Farm House
The Lodge Gatehouse
For 2 guests
Lower Ellick Farmhouse
Old Dairy
The Redhill House
The Litton
Plume of Feathers
The Langford Inn
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, an IHG Hotel, Bridgwater Road, Cowslip Green, Bristol, UK
Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, North Side Road, Bristol, UK
Travelodge Weston-super-Mare, Beaufighter Road, Weston-super-Mare, UK
Premier Inn Weston-Super-Mare East (A370) hotel, Hutton Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, UK
Premier Inn Bristol Sidcot (A38) hotel, Bridgewater Road, Bristol, Winscombe, UK
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by 17th March 2023 to give us an accurate headcount.
Where should I park?
Parking is available on-site, however please move them by mid-morning the next day
What should I wear?
Please see our Schedule for the dress code.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Weather permitting, our wedding ceremony will be outdoors, but our reception will be inside.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Are children welcome?
We are more than happy for you to bring your children along. Please let us know when RSVP-ing if they require a children's meal.
I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?
If you have any queries, please contact us via email: hannah.e.smith@hotmail.co.uk or chrisb.mail@hotmail.co.uk
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