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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE IS LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE IN THE AMERICAN FORMAT OF MM/DD/YYYY, INSTEAD OF DD/MM/YYYY. Our Wedding date is June 8th 2024

Our Wedding

John and Emily met in February 2014 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, while Emily was completing an internship. For the remaining six months of her internship, they went on dates ranging from fishing trips and snowboarding lessons, to house parties! They fell in love and in September 2014, when it came time for Emily to return home, John was determined to maintain their connection. The day she arrived home, he booked flights to visit her in the UK the following month. They soon became best friends, talking on the phone or Skype every day. Once Emily completed her final year of university, in May 2015, she decided to return to the States. In October 2015, after completing her first season on Cape Cod, her visa dictated that she would need to move out of state for the winter. John accompanied Emily on her 1454 mile car journey to West Palm Beach, Florida. They made the most of their trip, taking several days and stopping at many places along the way. Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Mrytle Beach and Savannah to name a few. The trip had it's testing moments, including Emily's car breaking down in Virgina, and John requiring an emergency root canal in Jacksonville! Even so, they arrived safely in Florida, before John returned home to Plymouth, MA and they began another round of long distance relationship. By this time, Emily and John knew that they wanted their future to be together. In March 2016, John proposed to Emily over Skype! She then took a trip to see him for the weekend and he gave her an engagement ring, asking her again to marry him. After getting engaged and the completion of her work season in Florida, Emily moved in with John in May 2016. On June 8th 2016, they got married in a small ceremony at Manomet Bluffs, overlooking the ocean. John's family and Emily's Mum, Andrea, were in attendance, along with a few of their friends. Due to the short timing and long distance of their wedding, many of Emily's family and friends from the UK were unable to attend. A lengthy legal process to gain residency rights and the impromptu global pandemic meant that more formal celebrations had to take a backseat. During this time period, they were able to continue to grow together and create a life for themselves in Massachusetts. They adopted their beloved pets, Stella and Gus (bunnies) and Delyth (cat) and bought their first house, settling in Carver, MA. Seven years later, Emily and John have finally been able to arrange a ceremony where Emily's family and friends will be able to celebrate with them. They are lucky enough to be able to include some of John's family and their friends from outside the UK. On June 8th 2024, Emily and John will celebrate their 8 year wedding anniversary, by reciting the same ceremony that they had back in 2016. We are so grateful to everyone who is making the commitment to attend our ceremony. It is so exciting to us to be able to share our celebrations with our loved ones from near and far. A special thank you to Emily's grandmother, or as she is known, 'Nanny', Margret James, for sharing your birthday with our special day.

Our Story

Photos

Samantha Griffiths.

Sam is Emily's younger sister. She is an award winning tattoo artist based in Oswestry. Sam has been a huge support to Emily over the years, even from thousands of miles away.

Samantha Griffiths

Mary is Emily's youngest sister. Mary is studying to be a nurse at Cardiff University. In their younger years, they would share "sister dates", going shopping and doing other activities together. They are always happy to share in each others joy and maintain a close relationship, even from a far.

Mary-Morgan Griffiths

James is John's younger brother. They grew up together in Manomet, Mass. James is an optics engineer, living in Rochester, NY with his dog, Brynn. 

James MacNeil

Andrea is an accountant living just outside of Welshpool, in the home that Emily grew up in. She has been a pillar of support to Emily and John from the beginning of their relationship. After the first time she met John, when he visited the UK in 2015, she already knew he was going to marry her daughter.

Andrea Griffiths

Jane is retired and living in the family home in Manomet. She has taken good care of John and Emily, even allowing them to live in her house for the first couple of years of their marriage. Jane has always treated Emily like the daughter she never had.

Jane Golden

Wedding Party

Hotels

Listed below are;Suggested airports in UK,Welshpool Train Station,Cars for hire/rentals,Taxis in Welshpool,Accommodation options. This list is just a few suggestions, with approximate distance from both Welshpool centre and the venue in Trelystan. Advanced booking is highly recommended. Welshpool is a rural area with limited options. We are hoping to arrange for a bus from the venue to Welshpool centre, departing at 11.45pm on the night of the wedding. TBC.If you are interested, please let us know by adding it to the RSVP "notes to the couple". If you are planning on taking a taxi from the venue at the end of the evening, please note that they require advanced booking and sell-out very fast.There are no Ubers in the area. For more accommodation options, try Air BnB, Expedia, Hotels.com, Cottages.com

Airports

66 Miles to Welshpool

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

74 miles to Welshpool

Manchester Airport

78 miles to Welshpool

Birmingham Airport

178 miles to Welshpool

Heathrow Airport

186 miles to Welshpool

London Stansted Airport

Tickets can be booked online through National Rail.Trains from Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, may require changes at another station. Welshpool station is unmanned and there is no service desk.

Welshpool Train Station

Taxis

Amber Cabs

Wright Taxis Ltd

Car Hire/Rentals

Car rentals from near-by town of Oswestry

Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Oswestry

Car rentals in Welshpool

Border Garage Welshpool Ltd

Car rental in near-by town of Shrewsbury

Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Shrewsbury

Car rentals in near-by town of Shrewsbury

Thrifty Car and Van Rental Shrewsbury

If you're feeling fancy, LOL.

Sports Car Hire

Accommodations

The Royal Oak Hotel is in the centre of Welshpool.It is approximately 12 minutes (4.1 miles) from the venue.

The Royal Oak Hotel

5.3 miles to the venue.Approximately 4 minutes to centre of Welshpool.Self-catering.

Tynllwyn

7.9 miles to the venue.Approximately 11 minutes from centre of Welshpool.Self Catering/Glamping.

Black Mountain Shepherds Huts

Approximately 10 minutes to Welshpool.2.2 miles from the venue.Bed &amp; Breakfast.

Heath Cottage Farm Bed & Breakfast

Approximately 5 minutes to the centre of Welshpool.3.3 miles to the venue.Bed &amp; Breakfast.

Severn Farm

Approximately 8 minutes to centre of Welshpool.8.7 miles to venue.Self- Catering/Luxury Glamping.

Odli Glamping

Rooms in a Grade ii listed mansion. Approximately 5 minutes (2.2 miles) to centre of Welshpool.15 minutes to the venue.

Llanerchydol Hall, Accommodation and Gardens

Travel

Located in Welshpool, this castle is easy to access and has walking paths that are free to the public. Entering the castle and gardens requires a small fee.

National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden

A short ride to the near-by town of Llanfair Caereinion on a small steam train.

The Welshpool & Llanfair light railway

A scenic drive over the dam and around the lake, with several picnic areas along the way. Rent a bike and take the 12 mile ride around the lake!

Lake Vyrnwy

Take a trip to North Wales to visit the tallest mountain. There are many hiking trails leading to the summit, or a train that can get you up, down or both.

Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

Follow the tow paths for some beautiful walks!

Montgomery Canal

Within the museum you will find sculptures, mirrored portraits, water colours, jewellery and photos from the mid-sixties to the present day.Book a private tour!

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture

Walk along the aqueduct or book in for canoeing or white water rafting with:<a href="https://www.beardedmenadventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bearded Men Adventures · Outdoor Fun In North Wales &amp; The UK</a>

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Iron sculpture park with cafe serving traditional afternoon tea.

British Ironwork Centre

A beautiful waterfall with a hiking trail to the top.

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall

Approximately 1 hr 20 mins from Welshpool is the popular seaside town of Aberystwyth, with plenty of seaside activities, including; Aberystwyth Castle,Walk the promenade,Take a ride up Constitution Hill,Shops, restaurants, bars,The Arts Centre and more!

Aberystwyth

The site of the Norman era Castle dates back to 1071, with the stone castle being rebuilt in 1223.The castle was demolished in the 1600's and the remaining ruins leave a stunning legacy with panoramic views of the valley.

Emily & John