Chateau De La Motte Husson

Pre -Wedding Hog Roast & Catch Up

Chateau De La Motte Husson 

Wedding Day

Wedding

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Reception

Chateau de la motte husson 

Goodbye lunch

Our Wedding

Rich and Charlotte met when they were late teens, both at the local girls and boys schools and happened to work at Waitrose together in the bakery at the weekends. They caught each others eyes but Charlie played hard to get for at least a year and then Rich went off to University. Seven years later fate brought them back together and in the eight years since then they have lived in London and Sydney, traveled the world together, finally getting engaged with the surprise trip to Italy. Now they are about to marry in France...well it was never going to be England with their travelbug!

Childhood Sweet Hearts...well sort of.. 

Transport

How to get to Laval

There are many different ways to get to Laval, however the wedding itself is in a beautiful Chateau 15 minutes away in Martigne - Sur - Mayenne, so we would recommend either driving or hiring a car in groups wherever possible (this is rural France), however we will be on hand to ensure people get where they need to be and help whenever we can. We also suggest group booking trains and coaches so that you can start and continue the party with each other to really make the most of your weekendTrains: We would highly recommend getting the Eurostar to Paris, and then it's just a short trip on the tube to the main station Paris Montparnasse. Then there is a direct train to Laval which takes 1 hr 30 mins. You book this via <a href="http://uk.voyages-sncf.com/">http://uk.voyages-sncf.com/</a> and the local train can only be booked three months in advance. Flying:The best option is to drive to London Southend Airport and fly with Flybe to Rennes. Rennes is only an hour away from Laval and this is the cheapest option. We would recommend hiring a car from here, although we can perhaps help organise you transfers. Tours, Nantes and Paris Airports are all around a 2 hr drive away and you would need a car, however if you fly to Paris you could also get the local train from Paris Montparnasse to Laval as mentioned above...and perhaps make a longer weekend break to incorporate the City into your holiday!Ferry: You can choose between Dover - Calais (however this means a 1.5 hr ferry and then a 4.5 hr drive) or Portsmouth to Caen, a long ferry ride and a 2 hr drive.Channel Tunnel:Just like the Ferry option, this will mean you have your car with you but you will have a 4.5 hr drive through the beautiful French countryside. Would you like to share a group coach?If you are interested in a large coach driving to and from Maidenhead please let us know as we can see if anyone else would like this option and investigate a group price for you.

Accommodation

Places to Stay

We will be putting on transport for the wedding day itself so that you can there and all get home safely (without falling into a moat) , so we are hoping to gather our guests in hotels close to each other and in ones we have already checked for availability.
 Therefore we recommend staying at one of the following places as availability is limited in the area:
- Best Western Hotel Du Paris - best for those without a car and in large groups <a href="http://www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-Laval">http://www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-Laval</a>,Best-Western-Hotel-de-Paris,93613
- Kyriad Hotel Laval <a href="http://www.kyriad.com/en/hotels/kyriad-laval">http://www.kyriad.com/en/hotels/kyriad-laval</a>

If you find another hotel or place you would like to stay, please do check with us first to make sure it's in the right area or if you find the above are fully booked then please let us know so we can edit this list and investigate more options for you.
P.S It can be cheaper to book through Booking.com

Our Story

Details

Photos

James is Rich's big bro. Older, wiser, fitter and funnier...that is what he says anyway! :)  A family man, rugger bugger and now a qualified sailor too. 

James Twitchen

Millie is Charlie's little sister. Charlotte cannot believe she is related to this gorgeous, funny, kind (doggy obsessed) human being...but somehow she is! We can't wait for you all to meet her. 

Amelia Mecklenburgh

Jess has been Charlie's other half for 14 years now. They met at Uni and after a while Jess realised her biggest fan was ok enough to stick around. After Uni they lived together,  happily ever after until Roy (her hubby) and Rich came along. It took a long time for Charlie to grieve for her "wifey for lifey"when she moved to Oz, but slowly she realised Rich would have to do instead. (only joking Rich) Jess is the bravest girl Charlie knows, always pushing herself to do better, making everyone proud of her many achievements in business, life and motherhood (to her two darling boys Archie and Dylan). She literally ROCKS!

Jessica Piggott

PETE THE MEAT! The man, the father, the butcher, the best friend.  If you haven't met him you haven't lived. Pete is the man everyone wants to be around.. .and every woman too... seriously he has a fan club that go to his butchers for a "butchers" at him! 

Pete Borcherds

Paul is Rich's brother-in-law and long time friend. A Yorkshire man but don't let that put you off. One of the most generous and knowledgable people you will ever meet. 

Paul Goodwill 

Holly has been Charlotte's rock in life since 1994. Without her Charlotte wouldn't have made it through secondary school, or even made any friends. They have been through everything in life together and Holly is always the one to turn to in times of need
    and always has the right advice. Sometimes there can be no-one else that can calm Charlotte like this one...Holly how have you put up with her for so long?! Together with her beautiful family - Craig her husband, toddler Indie and of course, Charlotte's
    gorgeous god son Blue, Holly is truly a friend for life and Charlotte counts herself lucky to have her.&nbsp;One of the kindest, most loyal and beautiful women we know, Holly is a true mother hen and Charlie could not get through life&nbsp;without
    her, let alone navigate adulthood!&nbsp;


    


Holly Haselden-Davies

Henners is Rich's cousin, an avid Man City supporter (formerly Newcastle), brilliant Cricketer and all round good guy. Has had more beers with Ashes winners than anybody we know... just ask him. 

Henry Grover 

Oh my goodness... where do we start on Hayley...or "hags", "squizzer" to Charlie... don't ask! The new Mrs Broad is the life and soul of Charlie's M'head days. She is the girl to call when you need to smile, dance and be happy! Not only that but Hayley is THE BEST TEACHER IN THE COUNTRY - She has even turned around Charlotte's old Primary school recently as the newly appointed and highly talented Head. Hayley you have brought so much happiness into Charlotte's life and not to mention too many laughs to count! Don't ever change beastie. 

Hayley Broad

Charlotte's youngest brother, Harry is one of the coolest guys we know and the most chilled. Leicester DJ and front man to his band  FATMATE...look it up on Spotify....ask him anything about music and we think you will be impressed. 

Harry Mecklenburgh

Ruth is Richard's beautiful niece...and soon to be Charlie's too. Ruth is not only the most gorgeous blonde ever but she has also just been selected for the County's Under 13 Hockey Development Academy - she has brains, beauty and a sports talent ...and we are all extremely proud of her!

Ruth Twitchen

Swads is one of Rich's oldest friends from School. He now lives in Canada with his wife Jen  and baby boy Hudson. Again due to the speedy wedding his family could not accompany him to France but we are grateful Si made it. It would not have been the same without a Swadling representative. :)

Simon Swadling 

MISSING IN ACTION. Unfortunately due to the speedy nature of this wedding Charlie's BFF from our life in Australia (along with most of our friends there) cannot make the wedding. This breaks our heart. Libby brings the light and laughter into the lives of everyone she meets so we are extremely sad she cannot be with us. She recently gave birth to her daughter Bonnie, whom happily was conceived during an infamous holiday in Vietnam with Rich and Charlie...but obviously with her hubby Iain. :) She will be missed in France sorely. 

Libby Gilroy

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

There are many different ways to get to Laval, however the wedding itself is in a beautiful Chateau 15 minutes away in Martigne - Sur - Mayenne, so we would recommend either driving or hiring a car in groups wherever possible (this is rural France), however we will be on hand to ensure people get where they need to be and help whenever we can.We also suggest group booking trains and coaches so that you can start and continue the party with each other to really make the most of your weekendTrains:We would highly recommend getting the Eurostar to Paris, and then it's just a short trip on the tube to the main station Paris Montparnasse. Then there is a direct train to Laval which takes 1 hr 30 mins. You book this via <a href="http://uk.voyages-sncf.com/">http://uk.voyages-sncf.com/</a> and the local train can only be booked three months in advance.Flying:The best option is to drive to London Southend Airport and fly with Flybe to Rennes. Rennes is only an hour away from Laval and this is the cheapest option. We would recommend hiring a car from here, although we can perhaps help organise you transfers.Tours, Nantes and Paris Airports are all around a 2 hr drive away and you would need a car, however if you fly to Paris you could also get the local train from Paris Montparnasse to Laval as mentioned above...and perhaps make a longer weekend break to incorporate the City into your holiday!Ferry:You can choose between Dover - Calais (however this means a 1.5 hr ferry and then a 4.5 hr drive) or Portsmouth to Caen, a long ferry ride and a 2 hr drive.Channel Tunnel:Just like the Ferry option, this will mean you have your car with you but you will have a 4.5 hr drive through the beautiful French countryside.Would you like to share a group coach?If you are interested in a large coach driving to and from Maidenhead please let us know as we can see if anyone else would like this option and investigate a group price for you.

How do I get there?

We will be putting on transport for the wedding day itself so that you can there and all get home safely (without falling into a moat) , so we are hoping to gather our guests in hotels close to each other and in ones we have already checked for availability.
 Therefore we recommend staying at one of the following places as availability is limited in the area:
- Best Western Hotel Du Paris - best for those without a car and in large groups <a href="http://www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-Laval">http://www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-Laval</a>,Best-Western-Hotel-de-Paris,93613
- Kyriad Hotel Laval <a href="http://www.kyriad.com/en/hotels/kyriad-laval">http://www.kyriad.com/en/hotels/kyriad-laval</a>

If you find another hotel or place you would like to stay, please do check with us first to make sure it's in the right area or if you find the above are fully booked then please let us know so we can edit this list and investigate more options for you.
P.S It can be cheaper to book through Booking.com

Charlotte & Richard

Charlotte & Richard

Photos