Saturday July 31, 2021
Pauntley Church, Pauntley Court Drive, Redmarley D'Abitot, Gloucestershire GL19 3JA
1348 days 19 hrs 22 mins ago
Schedule
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Guests arrive at the Church
12:30 PM
Say hi to your friends and long lost rellies and fight over the best seat. Please note there is no toilet in the church.
Ceremony
1:00 PM
We're getting married!
Go hats go!
Drinks reception in the beautiful gardens of Pauntley Court (next door to the church)
2:00 PM
Wedding breakfast
4:00 PM
Party!
8:00 PM
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Carriages
12:00 AM
Registry
Your presence is enough for us! But for those of you who would like to give a gift, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.
Travel
Getting here from afar!
FLIGHTS & PARKING
For those arriving to the UK by air, Birmingham International Airport is the closest airport to Gloucestershire. However, Heathrow is the closest London airport. To get to Gloucestershire most directly from either airport, a rental car is the easiest option and will also give you a chance to explore the best of the British countryside! Cars can be parked outside the church for the duration of the day - the venue is next door. There are no parking charges.
TRAINS
If driving is not your thing, regular trains depart London Paddington to both Cheltenham and Gloucester. Taxis and Ubers can be found at both stations to whisk you off to your accommodations.
Travel and accommodation note
The closest town to the venue is Ledbury, with larger towns & cities such as Cheltenham and Tewkesbury slightly further away. We have included a selection of nearby accommodation options but if you would like any advice or tips about any of the surrounding areas or anything travel related please get in touch - we would be happy to help!
Find hotels near our venue
Suggested Stay:
Fri, July 30 - Sun, August 01
Gloucester GL19 3JA, UK
Three Choirs Vineyards Gloucestershire, Newent, UK
The closest accommodation, only 5 minutes from the venue.
Newent Golf Club and Lodges, Coldharbour Lane, Newent, UK
Rose & Crown Pub with Rooms (Open Daily 11am to 11pm), Playley Green, Redmarley D'Abitot, Gloucester, UK
Rural Apartment Rental on airbnb
Hen House on airbnb
Corse lawn house hotel, Eldersfield, Gloucester, UK
A 15min drive to the venue.
The Kilcot Inn, Ross Road, Kilcot, Newent, UK
The Seven Stars, The Homend, Ledbury, UK
The Verzon House Hotel, Hereford Road, Trumpet, Ledbury, UK
A 20 minute drive to the venue
The Mooring Post @ The Lock Keepers, Horseshoe Drive, Over, Highnam, Gloucester, UK
The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase, Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, UK
The Abbey Hotel, Abbey Road, Great Malvern, UK
Taxis
Uber - download the app to book taxis with Uber
Richard James - 07836 777 196 (Ledbury)
G&T Hire - call 079221261236 (Ledbury)
Dave & Laura Taxis - 01989762402 (Ross on Wye)
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?
4th July 2021
Can I bring a date?
Unfortunately we don't have the space for extra guests during the day. However, plus ones are very welcome in the evening - please just let us know with your RSVP if you would like to bring someone :)
Are kids welcome?
We regret that due to venue restrictions we are not able to have children with us during the day. For those travelling with children from NZ or Australia, please get in touch with Stu to discuss options.
What time should I arrive?
Please be seated in Pauntley Church at 12.45pm for a 1pm start.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of free parking by the church. You may also leave your vehicles here overnight should you wish to partake in a tipple or two. All parking is free of charge.
What should I wear?
Cocktail attire of course. Please bring something warm for the evening should we be graced with a chilly night.
I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
We have listed a number of hotels and guest houses in the travel section. There are also an abundance of BnB's nearby!
Will there be dancing?
Ah yeah there will be.
Is there a gifts registry?
There is! Please visit weddingshop.com/GiftList/SarahandStu
Do I need to bring cash for the bar?
Drinks will be subsidised and payment will be contactless so please bring your plastic! Oh and be sure to wear your best drinking boots :)
What time will we be going until?
Music will run until midnight with carriages thereafter.
What is happening the day after?
We are doing a very casual brunch back at Pauntley Court. All are welcome including children.
Where is the church?!
Pauntley Church (St John the Evangelist) is located in Gloucestershire at the end of the aptly named Pauntley Court Drive. Once you turn onto the 'drive' (a country lane) keep going all the way to the end. The church is next door to the reception venue so your cars can be left in the same place all day. There are no parking charges.
Story
Stu & Sarah met on an internet dating app called Bumble in September 2017; an app that's designed for the girl to make the first move. Seeing that Stu was based in Kingston at the time, Sarah decided that this was the best way to impress him...
Sarah: "Hi! I grew up in Kingston. I used to hang out in the McDonald's in the Bentall's Shopping Centre when I was a teenager...classy girl!!"
...and much to her surprise, Stu responded!
Within the first week of chatting online they talked about chicken nuggets, Greggs, prosecco, travelling and the procrastination monkey. They both knew it was a match made in heaven before they even met :)
Their first date was at the Lucky Pig cocktail bar in the West End. 2 months later at Christmas time they flew to Australia for a wedding (not theirs, obviously!) and to visit Stu's Mum. Over the next two years they would travel across the world another 3 times together courtesy of Stu's amazing job in travel, move house 4 times and Stu would even change career. Why do things by halves?!
On 6th October 2019 during an 'it's not meant to be romantic' trip to Albania; after battling wild dogs, being refused entry into Montenegro and finally settling in a log cabin in the woods... Stu got down on one knee and popped the question. Sarah doesn't remember saying 'yes' but Stu insists she did! :) And here we are today... preparing to celebrate the marriage of Sarah Elizabeth Wallis to Stuart Paul Campbell on Saturday 31st July, 2021.
They can't wait to celebrate their special day with you :)
Q&A
How did you first meet?
Bumble
Who made the first move? How?
Sarah - them's the rules on Bumble
Who's going to take out the trash?
Whoever the very-full-bin falls over onto first
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Slovenian stew in a tiny restaurant in, yep you guessed it, Slovenia
What's your favorite activity together?
Travelling! Chaos tourism, roulette meal choices, we have a slightly strange love of the unknown :)
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
Well we've been on quite a few, but our trip around the South Island of New Zealand was pretty spectacular
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