Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Swan Hotel 

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

#HappilyEverEcton

"I am no author or writer, I am no professional punctuator or editor. But what I do know is that I&nbsp;am a very lucky woman who is very much in love and is grateful to God for her fiancée ’ .&nbsp;" Lisa Louden and Kevin Ecton&nbsp;met on a dating website in mid November 2023.&nbsp;This was Lisa’s very first attempt in dating after years of being out of the online dating circuit.&nbsp;Kevin on the other hand had been attempting to find his “Match” for several years and was feeling hopeless in love and had decided that after his online dating subscription was up at the end of November he was going to unsubscribe and totally give up on finding his person.&nbsp;Reluctantly and with serious anxiety, Lisa took the loving advice and insistence from a dear friend to pursue online dating. She did not write her own bio , nor did she choice her photos , her friend did everything for her. She pushed her and built her up , and told her she was the prize until she found the confidence and her sparkle again to start her dating journey.&nbsp;(Cliff Note - That friend, in the hearts of Lisa and Kevin is responsible for this Love Story ,&nbsp;&nbsp;because without her none of this magic would have happened! Praise Be To Bridgette! She had a hand in&nbsp;orchestrating the biggest blessing of their lives.)As Kevin remembers it , he reached out to Lisa first. Texting a complimentary private message to her.&nbsp;Lisa just likes to tell everyone that Kevin slid into her DM’s! Lol&nbsp;It took Lisa&nbsp;&nbsp;2 weeks to reply, because after starting the online dating process she got overwhelmed and pushed pause. But her friend Bridgette coaxed her back in it&nbsp;&nbsp;, held her hand and said “you can do this- your soul mate is waiting for you!!!”&nbsp;Lisa&nbsp;believed in soul mates for other people, just not for herself. Not until she “swiped right” to “Bachelor” number 3!&nbsp;And there he was,&nbsp;&nbsp;an online instant presence that stopped her in her tracks , and made her say hmmmm - he’s soooo cute! Handsome and a well written bio. She wondered if he too had had his friend write him his bio? Lisa replied to Kevin and a daily message exchange occurred until he spoke to her over the phone . Kevin asked Lisa what was one of the most exciting things that has ever happened to her? She was stumped. She had never been asked a question like that before . He proudly said - I’ll go first… “ I won the show case show down on the Price Is Right in&nbsp;1983.”Now how was Lisa ever gonna compete with that kind of reply and excitement? Was this guy full of crap? Or possibly full of himself? Turns out he has video proof of the actual&nbsp;Price Is Right&nbsp;show footage. Lisa could never compete with an experience like that , but she did share with him that her greatest passion and lifelong obsession are all things British . (which will explain everything about their engagement and wedding later) Kevin then shared that he is 95% British American , and with that Lisa was even more intrigued with him. If only he had the accent - she would have fainted.&nbsp;If you know Lisa, you know she is a deeply spiritual girl who asks for signs of validation from God and her angels daily to assure that she is on his chosen path. She knew instantaneously that Kevin sharing his English heritage was her sign. Kevin then asked Lisa out on their first date. Lisa and Kevin met in person on December 2nd 2024 at Perennial Restaurant in Towson Maryland. While on that first date they both knew that the energy and attraction was different than with anyone before. Kevin was in awe of Lisa. He claims that while sitting together, dining and chatting that he saw an aura around Lisa that was shining throughout the entire date. Lisa thinks he was just nervous,&nbsp;drunk and star struck , but we will go with Kevin’s enlightening experience. lol&nbsp;After that date , another date soon followed which led quickly into a third date and a kiss.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ok lots of kisses and maybe some sinning! Lol - Sorry Dad and our four kids!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date numbers four through six all took place under the magic of Christmas and the holiday season which is when they fell deeply in love and committed themselves to one another in an exclusive relationship.&nbsp;They have never spent a weekend apart since that time.&nbsp;They make no apologies for creating the happiest , healthiest co-dependent relationship. They are the definition of inseparable and struggle when being without one another.&nbsp;Lisa and Kevin shared their first getaway in January in a cozy winter wonderland yurt in Western Maryland. That weekend sealed the deal. There was no denying the apparent love they were feeling for each other. Some have called it “the fast track” , others pure destiny and perfect divine order. They call it “Theirs” and the immense gratitude they feel from their mothers in heaven whom they are convinced guided them to one another , reassures them that they are being divinely led.&nbsp;&nbsp;Spring was spent meeting and introducing friends and family to one another. Easter was celebrated in Hershey ,Pa where&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa has family.&nbsp;Summer vacation was the best time spent . Ten days together in Nantucket and Rosemary Beach Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;It felt more like a honeymoon than a vacation. A first, a test and a total success! Kevin’s dad Bill told them that this vacation would tell them a lot. And it did. They were solid , crazy in love and knew indefinitely that marriage was on their path.&nbsp;Fall brought the most romantic,&nbsp;&nbsp;dream come true- right out of a British fairytale engagement! Kevin asked Lisa to marry him in London England at Westminster Abbey on November 13th 2024.&nbsp;Kevin secretly arranged for a London photographer to document and photograph their engagement experience.&nbsp;Lisa has a life long passion and somewhat obsession with British Royalty and anything made in England. Kevin knew she had always wanted to visit England, London and the English countryside in the Cotswolds.&nbsp;So he made that English dream come true for her and made her his fiance’.&nbsp;While exploring and enjoying England and The Cotswolds together, the two decided that this is where a wedding will be held. A venue was chosen and the rest is history in the making. You will have to attend to witness Lisa and Kevin’s ….&nbsp;Happily Ever Ecton!&nbsp;

Happily Ever Ecton - Our Love Story 

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Wedding Details 

Where Is The Wedding Be Held?At The Swan Hotel In The Cotswold, Bibury , Cirencester , England.Hotel rooms have been reserved at the Swan Hotel for our guests to reserve and book under Louden-Ecton Wedding. What Is The Dress Code?Our Monday evening welcome event is dressy casual attire.Our Tuesday wedding day is cocktail dress- coat and tie for gents, dresses for ladies.

Are Kids Welcome?All of our wedding activities are adult-only events. Thank you for making alternate arrangements for your children so you can celebrate with us!

Can I Bring A Guest?We have chosen to have a small intimate wedding, and have finalized our numbers based on RSVPs. We cannot accommodate any additional guests.

Do I Get To Choose My Dinner?Dinner is a set menu with multiple courses. While there are no choices, we are able to accommodate any dietary restriction, such as vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free meals. Just let us know when you RSVP.

Welcome Party

Will There Be Food At The Welcome Party?Yes! There will be a selection of English hors d'oeuvres and desserts, along with beer and wine.We suggest that you have dinner first at your own leisure if you are hungry before the welcome party.

What If I Have More Questions?Feel free to call or text Lisa or Kevin-- we are happy to help with any of your planning!

Q + A

Will My Credit Cards Work?You should not have any problems using major credit cards in the UK, England . Be sure to check with your issuer to see if you have any foreign transaction fees. Note: some smaller merchants may not accept American Express.

Near Arlington RowMake yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Located in Cirencester, Swan Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Arlington Row and Church of St John the Baptist. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Tha

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Travel + The Cotswolds

Where should we stay? We highly recommend staying at The Swan Hotel. The accommodations are quaint but elegant. Rooms are limited so book your stay as soon as possible.Should you desire to stay elsewhere, there are several small village hotels close by as well as private residences for rent via VRBO and other resources.

Best way to get to the Venue? The most cost effective and expedient way to get from London Heathrow Airport to The Swan Hotel is by car. You can rent a car at the airport and be in the Cotswolds in less than 2 hours. When booking your rental car be aware of the terminal your flight/airline will be arriving. There are several options for car rental however; based upon our experience Sixit was the most convenient and simple to use.There are other options including train, bus and direct private car.

What is the weather like? The weather this time of year is similar to the US. It will be in the low 40's to the mid 50's. In general rain is common during the day so be prepared with umbrellas and shoes that can be worn in wet weather.

Will My Phone Work?Most carriers offer an international plan. Once enrolled, you can use your phone for talk, text or data! You can also use WhatsApp on WiFi without an international plan.

What Is The Currency?

Do I need a Passport?Yes! If you do not have one, apply as soon as possible and we recommend the Expedited Processing. If you already have one, check your expiration date! Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your stay. Although not required, Global Entry makes re-entry into the US quick and easy. Many credit cards provide this as a free perk, but apply soon - it can take weeks, even months for an interview.

Apply For Or Renew Passport

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

Apply For Global Entry/Mobile Passport Control

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control

Packing Recommendations

You’ll need an adapter in order to plug your items into England's electrical sockets, such as cell phones, curling irons etc. Don't make the same mistake that I made and forget to check the amount of wattage your curling brush or devices can endure with a UK adapter. because I can assure you that your location will not be selling replacement items any where nearby. Other items we love: AirTags in checked luggage in case it’s lost or stolen, AirFly Bluetooth adapter to use AirPods with the seat back TV’s on your flight, and portable phone chargers for sightseeing - Apple Maps works great for walking directions, but uses a lot of battery!

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Things To See And Do While In London And The Cotswolds

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Your love and friendship is all the gift we need! We know coming to England is a big ask, both time and expense, so please know that gifts are truly not expected. However, for those inclined, we've put together a registry.&nbsp;

Lisa & Kevin

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