Styal Lodge

The Smith wedding

Our Wedding

Hello - 2014

Francesca’s best friend (and bridesmaid), Fern was our match maker. She encouraged Fran to add Hayden on facebook to which he replied “Thanks for the add, do I know you?” After messages were sent back and forth, the couple met for the first time a few days later in Chicago Rock up Hanley.

First Date - 2014

Their first date at The Birches Head Hotel was memorable for them both. Fran remembers Hayden singing atomic kittens’ eternal flame and Hayden remembers the Holland vs Spain World Cup match.

Be Mine - 2014

The couple became official on 29.07.2014. Hayden asked Fran to be his girlfriend via text whilst simultaneously setting his relationship status to ‘in a relationship’.We love the confidence.

Home - 2021

Many years, incredible memories and a global pandemic later, Hayden and Fran brought their first house. With the help of many of you gorgeous people we fully renovated it and made it a home. (Thank you again).

Marry me? - 2023

Hayden proposed to Fran in Cavtat, Croatia on 20th June 2023. The whole holiday and proposal were nothing short of perfect with the ring of Fran’s dreams. She cried and said “f*** off, no” which obviously meant ‘absolutely yes.’&nbsp;

I do - 2025

It’s finally happening! Here we are, about to get married.This beautiful love story began 11 years ago and now it’s time for the next chapter to begin as we become husband and wife.&nbsp;We can’t wait to celebrate with you as we become the new Mr &amp; Mrs Smith.

Our Story

Photos

Chief music and food co-ordinator.. 30% responsible for the wedding planning 

Hayden

Chief everything else co-ordinator.. 70% responsible for the wedding planning.

Francesca

The Stevensons

The Smiths

Zoë

Ezra 

Oliver (Crofty)

Fern

Laura

Rachel

Rich

Ryan

Josh (Deno)

Wedding Party

13:30 - All guests present 14:00 - Ceremony 14:30 - Drinks &amp; Canapés 16:15 - Please be seated 16:30 - Speeches 17:00 - Dinner 19:30 - Evening guests arrive 20:00 - First dance 00:30 - Carriages

Order of the Day 

Finer Details

Guests to contact the hotel directly, quoting our names and the date of the wedding.Credit card details needed to secure the room with full payment on arrival.

The Stanneylands

Guests to contact the hotel directly. Please quote group reference: GA000288- Stevenson Styal LodgeDiscounted rooms are first come first serve.

Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport Wilmslow Hotel

We are also happy to organise a coach for those who want to return home to Stoke on Trent straight after the wedding. Cost will be dependant on how many people wish to book on. If you are interested in booking onto the coach please let us know by 06.07.2025. Once we have numbers we can let you know the price per person.

Francesca + Hayden

Francesca + Hayden

Travel & Hotels

The Stanneylands

Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport Wilmslow Hotel

Travel home via coach