Story
It was a warm December evening in 2017 that Luke found himself waiting on a chair in the lobby of the H Hotel in Dubai, remembering what his old Professional Mentor had said in his past school - you'll never meet a partner if you move overseas.
Jessica found herself frantically racing through rush hour traffic for a date that her friends had to persuade her to go on. With a three week Christmas vacation coming up in only a few days, it seemed a bad time to go on a first date.
And despite a first date that saw a mistake on the booking, a broken pair of trousers, a midnight move to a chaotic Irish bar, and enough drink to leave a nasty hangover the next day at work, little did we know we had both experienced the last 'first date' we would ever have.
Titbits
How did you first meet?
When asked this before, we once explained that we met whilst parachuting into a battlefield behind enemy lines...
In case like them, you actually believe that, then the actual answer is Tinder! Like all fairytale love stories.
Who made the first move? How?
She tried (and repeatedly failed) to share her mobile number after a few beers during the Rugby Sevens that year, though he organised the first date.
Who's going to take out the trash?
Him: Me.
Her: Me.
Him: Ok, deal! I've got this in writing now.
What was your most memorable date?
It's hard to pick just one! Top contenders are a 'hundred candlelit dinner' in Bali, an underwater restaurant in the Maldives, as well as a covid 'Pizza Picnic' on our balcony.
Luke organised the first two, Jessica organised the third... Not that he cares or anything...
What's your favorite activity together?
We love walking our dog, dune bashing in the desert, going rock climbing as well as paddle-boarding around the Abu Dhabi mangroves.
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Why have just one? Our bucket list currently has Hawaii, Jamaica, Antarctica and Tonga.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
We once spent four weeks settling into local life in Bali, though a four night stay in the Maldives this year was pretty special.
We’re on the same page about
What our answer would be if we were on a quiz show and were asked what "our song" is. It's 'Big Enough' by Kirin J Callinan.
Jessica doesn't agree, but Luke is stubborn and would choose it on national TV, so she would have to say it...
The dorkiest thing about us is
We once wrote and directed a terrible Film Noir movie during Covid, which we forced our friends and family to perform in.
We can share the trailer upon request!
Schedule
Registry
There is no expectation for any gifts other than your attendance, however if you wish to give anything then we will have a letterbox on the day which will go towards our honeymoon.
Travel
Getting In
We recommend flying into Heathrow Airport! It's about an hour and a half from the airport to Cotswolds Hotel, where we will be staying.
Nearby towns
Trains are a little light around our venue, though it is nearest to Cheltenham, Banbury and Oxford if you wish to rent a car or grab a taxi.
Cotswolds Hotel, Golf & Spa, London Road, Chipping Norton, UK
This is where we are staying on the nights around the wedding. If you wish to stay with us, the reservation code for a 10% discount is Oboyle24. The guidance from the hotel is that the O at the start must be a capital.
Stay in a luxurious castle!
Spaces here are limited, and some rooms are accessible through spiral stone staircases, however the view is difficult to beat.
Off the grid huts
Luxurious shepherd huts in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
The Red Lion
Deddington Arms Hotel, Deddington, UK
Cartwright Hotel, Croughton Road, Aynho, Banbury, UK
Complimentary bus to the venue
Jul 18
11:45 AM - 11:45 AM
We will arrange for a bus to go from Cotswolds Hotel to the venue in time for the wedding. If you wish to make use of this, we will share a form closer to the wedding date which we would ask that you complete so that we can manage numbers.
Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue
Suggested Stay:
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Aynho Rd, Adderbury, Banbury OX17 3NP, UK
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
Wedding Party
Anna McCarthy
Maid of Honor
Tom Herrington
Best Man
Claire Barrett
Bridesmaid
Chris Steward
Groomsman
Sinead Quinlan
Bridesmaid
Maria Edwards
Groomswoman
Thomas O'Boyle
Officiant
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