Wedding Day - 03.08.25

Ceremony

Reception

Extended Invitation

Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception

Evening Celebrations

Our Wedding

Our Story “You were worth the wait.”These five words capture the heart of our story — one written by faith, filled with love, and worth every step along the way. We both deeply longed to find the right person — someone to share life, faith, and forever with. In October 2022, God brought us together through a Christian dating site.From the very first messages, something felt different — easy, genuine, and full of possibility. Our first date was on 29th October 2022 at Clumber Park. Over coffees, toasties, and two long walks (because one just wasn’t enough!), we talked for hours, completely at ease. That day was the beginning of something special. Andy patiently walked alongside Megan — both literally and figuratively — as we took time to truly enjoy getting to know one another over the next few months. As the months passed, our connection only deepened. Andy knew it was love when Megan surprised him after her&nbsp;trip to Copenhagen, showing up as a surprise and announcing jokingly, “I've decided I don’t need to be single anymore”. After Andy asked her to repeat it, they became official that night.Megan knew it was love too, when she realised how Andy’s calm and steady presence brought peace to her life and felt that together their opposites became strengths, making them into the best versions of themselves together. We’ve shared countless little joys — sunset walks, log cabins, fireside chats, board games, films, and simply spending time together. But this love wasn’t always easy. We weathered long distance, clashing work schedules, and lots of endless night shifts on Meg's side. Yet through it all, our desire to build a life together never wavered. On Saturday 22nd June 2024, in a moment that still feels like a dream, Andy got down on one knee and said&nbsp;a quote out of one of Meg's favourite movies and a beautiful way they both felt described love and fighting for each other in every season of life -“I guarantee that we'll have tough times, and I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me.Megan Elizabeth Rumens — Will you marry me?”💍The answer was the easiest and most joy-filled yes of Megan’s life. That day marked not just a proposal, but the fulfilment of years of waiting, praying, and trusting God. Every hope, every whispered prayer — answered in one beautifully surprising, deeply personal moment and a true miracle. On 23rd July 2024, Andy made the big move to Nottinghamshire, and though life since then has been very full on and at times overwhelming, God has been faithful every step of the way. With faith at the centre and love leading the way,&nbsp;we’re counting down the days until3rd August 2025, when we finally get to say “I do” and become Mr &amp; Mrs Martin!! 🤍Surrounded by the people who have loved and supported us through it all. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.Because our love really was worth the wait!!! ❤️

Our Story

Our Engagement Party with friends

Engagement shoot - going back to our first date

Engagement shoot with our photographer - Because for Meg one just isn't enough when your that much in love! ❤️

Photos

Here come the girls! 💖

Lucy is Megan's Best friend - meeting each other in year two of primary school in Scotland.
Lucy fiercely loves like no other, she always comes up with the most thoughtful ideas and she has the biggest heart ever. 
Megan is also know as Auntie Megan to her gorgeous boy George. 

Lucy

Katie is Megan's younger sister. My sister is the one person in life who truly knows me. It's true when they say "Sisters make the best friends in the world!"
Although they are literally like chalk & cheese, there's no one Megan is more proud to call her little sister and rock in life.
I wouldn't be anywhere without her!

Katie

Lydia is basically family to Megan, they grew up together and their families lived next door to each other as they grew up. Throughout life they have always been there for each other. Prayed with each other in each new season. They share such a special friendship and love for Jesus together.

Lydia

Esther and Megan met as teenagers at church. From Christian camping, to going abroad together for their first holiday by themselves, to annual challenges together.
They have shared so many seasons of life together. 

Esther

Charlotte and Megan trained together to become nurses. They've shared so many different new seasons of life together and Megan is also known as Auntie Megan and Godmother to Charlotte's two beautiful little boys Henry & George. 

Charlotte

Amanda and Megan also met in year two of primary school in Scotland. Amanda and Megan always find something new to talk about and treasure their very special relationship together; along with a cheeky cocktail & selfie along the way.

Amanda

Leah & Megan met as teenagers when they both worked together at Mcdonald's before they left home to become nurses. Leah and Megan share a special friendship and Megan is also known as Auntie Megan to her beautiful two little ones Thea & Louie.

Leah

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The Boys! 💙

Terry is Andy's older brother.
Life long friend and Tech guru Terry has helped Andy through everything.  Always willing to learn any new card game Andy wants to play and in return Andy has dragged Terry up some of the highest peaks in the UK.

Terry

Sam is Megan's younger brother. 
Andy quickly became the brother Sam always dreamed of. They've shared many evenings together quoting Lord of the Rings and both enjoy watching the F1 together while competing in the F1 Fantasy League. Just don't ask Andy who is winning this year...

Andy's oldest friend.
Despite living 250 miles apart, Andy and Craig formed a strong friendship lasting over 25 years. Having met through Church as Andy visited his Grandma in Scotland they stayed in touch over Xbox live. Spending almost every evening travelling the world together, albeit through countless games in the comfort of their bedrooms. While time to play online together now rarely happens they have both remained close throughout the years.

Craig

Andy's high school friend. 
Having never lost contact and being Andy's most adventurous friend, they have shared in many trips together up and down mountains. Their most recent ending in them both running up Ben Nevis together. 
It also turned out Megan happened to know Ben indirectly after following his Country playlist on Spotify well before Andy turned up on the scene.

Alex & Andy met during teacher training and formed a close friendship working in the same school together. All while convincing the students they were brothers despite different last names. With a shared love of walking and pub crawls Andy and Alex have remained close as their careers took them to different schools.

Alex

Husband to Bridesmaid Lydia.
Andy met Kgosi through Megs.  However, that wasn't there only link, when they were surprised to find out, that Kgosi was the rugby coach to many of Andy's students.
Since then growing close due to their shared love of films.

Kgosi

Megan's lad best friend -    Meeting each other during a church event as young teenagers. Friends throughout all the different of seasons of life. Even though Alex travels for work & between the both of their shifts patterns, they are pretty much on opposite time zones half of the time 😂 Nevertheless Alex has been such an amazing friend, support and one of Meg's truest friends. When Andy first met Alex, he found another common link having realised he had been going to a church youth group just next door to Alex's childhood home for a number of years.

Meet The Wedding Party! 💖

✫・✭ ・✫・ 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚 ・✫・✭・✫Hazel Gap Barn Budby Road, Budby, NottinghamshireNG22 9EY Guests to arrive from - 12:15pmGuests to seated by - 12:30pmBridal Party to arrive - 12:45pmCeremony - 1:00pm. Photos - 2:00pmConfetti time&nbsp;- 'We're going to go straight from confetti, to the front of the venue for a big group photo and then we ask that Megs+Andy's families stay with the photographers for family photographs'.&nbsp; Drinks &amp; Canapés – Reception - 2:15pm – 4:00pmSpeeches &amp; Wedding Breakfast – 4:00pmEvening Reception - 8:00pmCake cutting – 8:25pmFirst Dance – 8:30pmCarriages – 12:00am

Order of the day

We would love you to have a little listen before the day please, to our worship music we have selected to be played by our amazing band during our wedding ceremony.There will be our order of service; which will include all the lyrics for the songs in. As a few of our friends and family might not have heard these songs before. We do think it would be nice that people will have heard the songs before coming.Therefore please would you have a little listen before coming.Below are the links to our wedding songs for you to click and listen to.Love Megs &amp; Andy xxx

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Ceremony Music

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOLy0xk6_MQ&amp;list=RDXOLy0xk6_MQ&amp;start_radio=1&amp;ab_channel=HillsongWorship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cornerstone</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4MUUMWMV4&amp;list=RD-f4MUUMWMV4&amp;start_radio=1&amp;ab_channel=musicmeetsheaven" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodness of God</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk&amp;list=RDKBD18rsVJHk&amp;start_radio=1&amp;ab_channel=ChrisTomlinVEVO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Great is Our God</a>

Some of the video do include lyrics, for the ones that don't include them, you can click to include subtitles to see the lyrics.

The Wedding Breakfast - Menu

STARTERS1. House cured meats, focaccia bread &amp; wood-fired red peppers.2. Burrata cheese, marinated grilled vegetables,basil &amp; sourdough (v) FEAST STYLE1. BBQ 8-hour whole lamb, chimichurri.Side dishes – Duck fat roasted potatoes, garlic &amp; rosemary.Tender stem broccoli, chilli &amp; garlic. 2. Roasted squash ricotta, chilli &amp; pesto (v)Side dishes – Olive oil roasted potatoes, garlic &amp; rosemaryTender stem broccoli, chilli &amp; garlic DESSERTChocolate fondant served with thick cream.

﻿If you have any dietary requirements or require the alternative vegetarian meal choice.Please inform the Bride &amp; Groom via the RSVP page.

The Wedding Breakfast - Menu 

Some finer details

RSVP link 

When completing the RSVP. If you are completing for multiple members of the family you may need to use another device or clear your browser history and cache. This should allow you to type in a further guest.

Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

During the wedding ceremony - We invite you to be fully present with us. Please turn off all phones and camera during the ceremony. Please let our wonderful photographers and videographer teams do their amazing jobs.

Dress code

Summer Formal Wedding Attire. Anything but white haha 😂

Parking

Parking is available at the venue.Vehicles must be collected by 10 am the following day.

Children

We hope you will understand our decision to make the wedding child-free,and take the opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate in style with us!

Card only bar

Please be aware that the venue bar is unable to accept cash -they are a *card only* venue.

Food

We've got you covered don't worry.Make sure you've had a good breakfast before coming. All we need to know is if you've got any dietary requirements in your RSVP.

Gifts

The most important gift to us is having youshare in our special day. However if you wish tocontribute in some other way, we would be incredibly grateful. Please see our wedding website nearer to the time -Coming soon ... The Bride &amp; Groom will release this closer to the big day.

Share your memories with us

Following the wedding ceremony, we invite you to take as many photos as you like to remember the day. However, we would kindly ask you to please tag in the Bride &amp; Groom so we too can enjoy these memories you have captured on our special day.

Further contact details

If you have any questions or need to contact us, please don’t hesitate to contact either Megs &amp; Andy or please see our new email address&nbsp;- mr.mrs.martin-2025@hotmail.com

Q + A

The most important gift to us is having you share in our special day! ❤️ However if you wish to contribute in another way, we would be incredibly grateful.&nbsp;You're are welcome to bring any cards &amp; gifts on the wedding day with you.&nbsp; We've selected a few items to help us settle into our first home together. If you would prefer to give a monetary gift, we would also deeply appreciate it, as we plan to use these contributions when we move into our new home. Whether gift, money or a mixture of both, any contributions to help us start our married life together means the world to us. Please do not worry if you are doing delivery option, please do not stress over the time it will arrive for - as they will arrive whilst we are away on our honeymoon. There is no pressure to rush them in time for the wedding. Please see our gift list below. <a href="https://www.marriagegiftlist.com/EQWNX2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.marriagegiftlist.com</a> You may need to copy the link into your browser manually.Should it ask for ID number use - EQWNX2.

Please deliver gifts to:(Delivery Instructions: Leave in Porch) Mr &amp; Mrs Martin - Rosemary Cottage,Rampton Road, Laneham,Retford, Notts,United KingdomDN22 0NE

Registry - Gift list

Wedding Venue - Hazel Gap Barn - Budby Road, Budby, NottinghamshireNG22 9EY Please use the venue address to look up Airbnb's, hotels, cottages/cabins and there is plenty of local accommodation.See list below.

4 miles from venue.

The Forest Lodge Hotel

5 miles from venue. 8 Lodges Sleeps 2 – 6.Barn Sleeps 8.

Redbrick Woodland Lodges

6.2 miles from venue.

May Pole Inn 

6.3 miles from venue. Log Cabins and Lodges Sleeps 2 – 10.

Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest

7 miles from venue. Cottage – sleeps 6.House – sleeps 8.

Foliat House & Cottages

7.4 miles from venue.

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest

8.1 miles from venue.

Premier Inn Worksop hotel

9 miles from venue. 4 Bedroom Cottage.9 Bedroom Guesthouse.

Bridleways Guest House & Holiday Homes

13.5 miles from venue.

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

12 miles from venue. Sleeps up to 40 people in 15 bedrooms.

Cuckney House

Multiple houses and cottages to rent for all different group parties. Different distances from the venue.

Welbeck cottages

Accommodation

Road Closure Update

We have just been informed of the following Road closure during the night of the wedding. For evening guests arriving and for all guests leaving at the end of the night. We have been informed this week that the A616, the road used to access the venue, is scheduled to be closed during the evening of our wedding. The venue has been in contact with the contractors to ensure access is still given to all guests entering and exiting the venue however this must all be done through the East end of the Road (Budby end, connecting to Netherfield Lane, Worksop Road and the B6034 ).&nbsp;There will be 'Road Closed' signs in place for the duration of the evening. The road closure will be manned and will allow traffic through for access to Hazel Gap Barn. This means that when arriving you will need to speak to the person at the road closure and tell them that you are going to Hazel Gap Barn and they will allow you access through.When leaving the venue all guests will have to turn left to exit as the road works will have begun at the Cuckney end of the A616. The image below shows the quickest alternative route back to the A60 should you need to head in that direction. We have already spoken to all the local taxi companies and they already aware of this and this will be no issues for them. Also can we now remind you all that taxi’s will need to be pre-booked please, see transport page on our website for further details.

652's

ACE-ABC Taxis

<a href="https://www.minibusmansfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minibusmansfield.com</a>

All-Wayz Hire

<a href="https://www.millenniumtravelmansfield.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">millenniumtravelmansfield.co.uk</a>

Megan & Andy