Story
Sam and Kelly met in their final year of Medical School in Birmingham. It was their first day at Walsall Manor Hospital and they had been placed in the same tutor group. During one of their introductory lectures, Sam introduced himself to Kelly who initially thought he seemed a bit of a nerd!
Sam discovered that Kelly was having issues with her car. It kept breaking down and she was finding it difficult to get lifts into placement. As they were in the same tutor group, Sam offered to drive Kelly to placement each day. Although slightly awkward at first, the conversations eventually started flowing and the two of them were fast friends. They therefore started to meet up outside of placement. Who would have thought that 4 years down the line they would be planning their wedding!
Tidbits
Who made the first move? How?
Sam. With the help from Will (one of Sam's best men) he formulated a "smooth" text asking if Kelly had tried his favourite gin Nordes (which we highly recommend if you haven't tried this before). He then insisted Kelly had to try it and offered to take her for a G&T!
How did you propose?
Sam took Kelly to one of their favourite walking spots in Bristol - Ashton Court. It was a beautiful summer's day and he had packed a picnic with a bottle of sparkling and a selection of cheeses. Once the picnic was set up and ready to eat, he popped the question! According to Kelly, he was so nervous that he forgot to get on one knee (Sam strongly denies this!).
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Mauritius
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Bravas in Bristol
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
Driving a converted bus over 3,000km from Adelaide to Uluru and Alice springs! The return distance was about the same as driving from London to Kazakhstan!
A life goal of ours
Owning two beautiful sausage dogs: Chip and Frank!
The most spontaneous thing we’ve done
Cage diving with great white sharks in South Australia!
Schedule
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Doors open
1:00 PM
Guests can arrive from 13:00. The bar will be open for refreshments.
To be seated by 13:45.
Ceremony
2:00 PM
Sam and Kelly say "I DO!"
Drinks reception and canapés
2:30 PM
An opportunity to catch up with friends and family whilst the married couple sneak off for some photographs! To be held outdoors weather permitting!
Wedding Breakfast
4:00 PM
A sit-down three course meal
Speeches
6:00 PM
Cutting of the cake, tea & coffee
6:30 PM
First dance and party!
7:30 PM
Live music from The Platonics
Pack your dancing shoes and prepare yourself for some 50's Rock and Roll!
Evening Buffet
8:30 PM
Carriages!
11:59 PM
Music finishes and bar closes at midnight!
Registry
We know it’s traditional to write a list
But in this case there is a slight twist
The most important gift to us is having you share our special day
But if you want to contribute in some other way
We would love a few pennies to put in our pot
for our honeymoon trip after tying the knot.
Travel
Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue
Suggested Stay:
Fri, June 16 - Sun, June 18
Crowcombe, Taunton, UK
Holiday Inn
A 30minute drive from Crowcombe Court
Located at junction 25 of the M5
Premier Inn
A 25minute drive from Crowcombe Court
Town End farm cottages
Self catering cottages in the heart of the Quantock Hills.
There are a choice of two cottages: "Floras barn" and "The old bakery"
Both options sleep up to 4 people.
The Notley Arms
A traditional country pub and restaurant with a lovely selection of rooms available
A 15minute drive from Crowcombe Court
The Well House
A comfortable secluded property with a super king size bed.
A 4 minute drive (or 20minute walk) from Crowcombe court
Hall Farm Guest House
The Old Vicarage Hotel
A choice of 17 different en-suite bedrooms
30minute drive from Crowcombe Court
Tilbury Farm
Two "cottages" and four "huts" to choose from.
A 15minute drive from Crowcombe Court
TAXI SERVICES
If you are staying off-site, we strongly advise booking Taxis in advance due to the remote location of the wedding.
Available Taxi services nearby include:
- Taunton taxi services:
- Leo Taxi's:
- TNT Taxi's Taunton:
If there are a number of people staying at the same hotel (eg- Premier Inn or Holiday Inn) we would be happy to help organise a minibus from the venue at midnight. Please contact us if this is something you would be interested in.
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 March 1st, so we can have an accurate headcount
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
We may be able to arrange a shuttle to one of the main hotels nearby if there is sufficient interest.
We would recommend booking local taxi companies well in advance due to the remote location of the wedding. Try Taunton Taxi Services.
Can I bring a date?
Please check your invite for your + 1!
Where should I park?
There is plenty of free parking at Crowcombe Court!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast will be indoors. Weather permitting, drinks & canapés will be held outdoors!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes!
What if I have a dietary restriction?
Please indicate this on your RSVP!
I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
Please see our travel section for a few nearby accommodation options.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please feel free to call or message us with questions!
Alternatively, e-mail on samsmall@rocketmail.com
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