Amelia & Tobias

Bumping into each other on campus during Milly's first (and Toby's seventh) freshers week would have been the perfect start to our story if only Milly had remembered the next morning. Many unresponded messages and secret volleyball viewings later, we finally reconnected in the iconic Sub Zero - and after a trip to Colchester Zoo to feed some giraffes, we were pretty inseparable. The days of Essex University very much behind us, we've shared so much and squeezed as many memories as possible into our 8 years as a couple. Spending time with each other's families, travelling the world and many, many meals out. Supporting each other through our respective sporting journeys, some more competitive than others. Milly (eventually) learning to ski and Toby (very slowly) learning how to cook something other than sausage and bean pasta. Often being ridiculed by our friends as the good time couple who are always out and about, we wouldn't have had it any other way. It made our recent trip to Lisbon all the more enjoyable. After Toby proposed in a restaurant overlooking the city, we were able to spend the next 3 days celebrating in each other's companies. Exploring, eating and drinking our ways through what was one of the best and most memorable weekends of our lives to date. Which brings us to now. 9 months engaged and SO excited to be planning our wedding. Thinking about all the small details and more importantly, the people we want to share our special day with. Which if you're reading this, is you!

We're so lucky to have a cracking line up of bridesmaids and groomsmen next summer.

There will be limited free parking ahead of the ceremony at Highcliffe Castle, so please arrive ahead of time or arrange a lift. There are also free parking spaces across the road a short walk away from the venue. Parking at Pylewell House is free at plentiful. You are welcome to leave your car overnight, so long as they are retrieved by 11am the following morning. We will not be providing travel between our two venues, which are only a short 20 minute drive from each other. Please reach out to us if you are struggling to source transportation at least 2 weeks prior to our wedding and we will do our best to help.

Carriages from Pylewell will be at midnight and we strongly recommend that you book your transport in advance as Lymington is a small seaside town and has limited numbers of taxis. Please arrange drop off and/or collection in front of the main house. Please find below our recommended list of local taxi providers: Lymington Taxis: 01590 688888 Brockenhurst Taxis: 01590 615 141 Keith’s Private Hire Taxis: 07788 665846 A2B Taxis: 07825 372 184 OC Cars: 07789121749 Allports: 01590 679792 New Forest Executive Travel: 023 8084 8312

In the famous words of Toby Bawden, your presence is presents enough. We feel so lucky to be spending our special day with all of our nearest and dearest. However, should you wish to honour us with a gift, we would massively appreciate any contributions to our honeymoon, which we’re hoping to spend in South Africa. A real upgrade from Colchester zoo! Alternatively, we’re big London foodies, so any vouchers to your favourite eats would be amazing and so appreciated.