Louise & Tom

Welcome to our wedding website! We can't wait to share our wedding day with you.

Saturday July 28, 2018

2563 days 18 hrs 28 mins ago

Our Story

Back in 2014, Louise and Tom both swiped right on the high-end dating app, Tinder. And the rest is history!

Over the past few years they have shared their mutual love of travel, food and the theatre. In 2015 Louise moved into Tom's flat in Balham and in 2016 they moved out of London to St Neots in Cambridgeshire. In 2017 they made their relationship official by getting a cat! Oh, and they also got engaged whilst on holiday in Norway.

In July 2018 they will become husband and wife - and we hope you will be able to celebrate with them!

Tidbits

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q&A first!

Where is the church?

We are getting married at St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Londonthorpe, Near Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9RX

What time should I arrive?

The ceremony starts at 3pm. Please feel free to arrive at the Church from 2.30pm.

Where is the reception?

Our reception will be held at the Chequers Inn, Main Street, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LU.

Are children welcome?

Unfortunately, it is only possible to accommodate children of our immediate family involved in the wedding ceremony. We hope you understand and will still be able to join us on our special day.

How do I RSVP?

Please send back the RSVP attached to the wedding invitation, RSVP via this website or email wedding@louiseandtom.com

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please can you RSVP by the end of April.

What will be served at the wedding breakfast?

Guests have a choice of what they would like to eat from 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts. When you RSVP (either by post or via this website) please can each person select what they wish to eat. Please also let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

The options for starters are:
● Asian spiced confit belly pork with Asian slaw and a soy dressing
● Smoked salmon with whiskey and dill mayonnaise
● Walnut crushed goat’s cheese terrine with a rocket and balsamic salad

The options for mains are:
● Roast breast of chicken, dauphinoise potatoes, green beans with a mushroom fricassee
● Sirloin of medium-rare Derbyshire beef with roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables
● Moroccan vegetable and apricot tagine with pine nut and raisin couscous, raita and flatbread

The options for desserts are:
● Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
● Berry Eton mess
● Warm chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream

What time will the reception end?

Carriages will be at midnight.

Do I need to book transport home?

Owing to the remote location of the venue, booking transport home in advance is essential. Here are some taxi companies you can use:

Amber Cabs – 01476 566966
Can Cabs – 01476 575557
Discount Cabs – 01476 591059
Andy Cabs Minibus - 01476 408160
VRS Taxis - 01476 820100

How do I get to Londonthorpe from the South?

Take the A1(M) northbound. Exit at Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth and drive along the B6403 (High Dike) northbound for 14 minutes until the turning for High Road, Londonthorpe. Please note that the reception venue is in Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, not Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth - they are two different places!

How do I get to the reception venue from the church?

Directions of how to get to the reception will be available in the church.

Can I leave my car at the venue overnight?

Yes you can! This way you can drive from the church to the venue, drink at the reception, get a taxi to your hotel at the end of the night and then collect your car in the morning,

What is the nearest train station?

Grantham is the nearest train station. Trains take approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from London Kings Cross. Taxis are not often be available outside the station so we recommend pre-booking.

Can you recommend anywhere to stay?

Yes - please see the 'Accommodation Options' section below. We are happy to help recommend places to stay including hotels, pubs, B&B's and cottages.

I still have a question which hasn't been answered

If you have any questions prior to the wedding then please contact Louise or Tom. You can email them at wedding@louiseandtom.com. On the day, please contact Simon Steer-Jones (Usher).

Gift List

Your company is already the best present we could ask for and gifts are not expected. However, if you feel you would like to give a wedding gift, a small contribution to our honeymoon would be greatly appreciated. We also have a John Lewis gift list which will be open six weeks prior to the wedding. The links to the gift lists are below.

Accommodation Options

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Urban Leisure Hotel Grantham

A 4 star hotel 10 minutes drive from the Chequers, and close to the A1 for an easy exit.

Phone
01476-593000
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Premier Inn Grantham

Stay with Lenny Henry next to the A1, 9 minutes from the reception venue. It looks like this is fully booked online for the Saturday night - but they have rooms available if you wish to stay for two nights (Friday & Saturday) and they should be made available for single night bookings nearer the time.

Phone
0871-527-8470
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Belton Woods Hotel

Although on the other side of Grantham and a 20 minute taxi from the reception venue, this is one of the nicest hotels in the area with spa and golf course.

Phone
01476-593200
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Travelodge Grantham Colsterworth

This Travelodge is on the A1 at Colsterworth which is a 17 minute drive from the venue - but rooms there are relatively cheap.

Phone
0871-984-6075
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The Gregory Arms Pub

This is the sister hotel of the Chequers Inn, 7 minutes drive away. It has 5 boutique bedrooms.

Phone
01476-577076
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The Manners Arms Pub

This pub is 5 minutes away from the reception venue and has 10 nice rooms on a B&B basis. This is where Louise's sister, Claire, got married in 2014.

Phone
01476-879222
House

The Coach House B&B

Luxury B&B 5 mins drive away from the reception venue.

Phone
07799-386725
House

Allington Manor B&B

A manor house with 3 luxurious rooms, 7 minutes from the reception venue.

Phone
01400-282574
House

Peacock Farm B&B

A B&B or self catering accommodation, 7 minutes away from the reception venue.

Phone
01949-842475
House

Woodside Farm B&B

House

Chantry Cottage B&B

A B&B with 4 bedrooms, 5 minutes drive away from the reception venue.

Phone
01949-842977
House

The Old Nurseries B&B

A B&B with two rooms 7 minutes from the reception venue. One of the rooms has a separate living room so can host 4 people.

Phone
01949-869167
House

Garden Cottage

A self-catering 2 bedroom cottage for 4 people, 7 minutes from the reception venue

Phone
07949-845346
House

AirBnB

There are several rooms and apartments available on AirBnB in the local area.