Steph was born and raised in Dorset, before moving to London for university. In 2015 she moved to Putney, where she eventually met Rich in 2018.
Rich was born in Wimbledon and went in the opposite direction to Steph, attending university in Bournemouth, before moving to Putney in 2014.
Steph & Rich met in 2018 when Steph tagged along with a friend to some impromptu drinks happening at Rich's flat. Numbers were exchanged and a little more than 12 hours later they met up for their first date - which lasted 8 hours.
Just over 4 years, a global pandemic, a crazy rescue cat (called Percy) and a renovated flat later, Rich proposed on a beach in Jamaica.
We can't wait to celebrate with you.
Younger sister of the bride, Mum to page boys Patrick and Freddie, and self confessed lightweight.
Reciprocating best man duties, look out for some rather questionable dance moves later in the evening.
Steph and Kat met at toddler group, reunited at secondary school and always enjoy a drink and a boogie together.
Older brother of the groom, and Dad to page boy Louis, more than looking forward to a few whiskies.
Having lived together, Steph and Julia have shared many a bottle of wine... big cricket and surfing fan.
This accounting lothario loves nothing more than James Bond, numbers, spreadsheets and gin.
Steph's former Putney flatmate, loves The Boat Race (when it's sunny) and makes a cracking risotto.
He's either cooking up a feast or watching Back to the Future, a wildcard that's difficult to control.
Enjoy a wander in the gardens (weather permitting) as guests begin to arrive.
It's now time for the main event to start, followed by canapés and bubbles.
Take your seats for speeches and dinner, before cake and partying.
The music stops and the bar closes at 11.30pm, it's time to say goodnight.
The Tithe Barn, Symondsbury Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
2:00pm – 11:45pm
From start to finish, the day's events will take place at the Tithe Barn and gardens. The Tithe Barn is located in Symondsbury village - there's a cafe, a home and garden shop and other boutique shops on site, as well as a local village pub called the Ilchester Arms.
Fancy a 5km run? Join Rich for the local St Mary's Park Run, starting at 9am in Bridport, the morning of the wedding. It's best to get there early as parking close by is limited.
Bridport is the closest town to Symondsbury village, or there's West Bay by the sea (where Broadchurch was filmed).
For a beach destination, there is Steph's home town of Weymouth. It takes approximately 40 minutes to drive from Weymouth to Symondsbury, and has a lot of accommodation options.
For options check Airbnb, booking.com, Agoda or other booking sites.
Symondsbury Estate also has a range of cottages and properties available (all are a two or three night minimum stay), which you can explore here.
If you're getting the train, the closest stations are Axminster and Dorchester. From here you can get the X51 bus to Bridport, or a prebooked taxi.
If you're driving, free parking is available on the day at Colmers Hill Car Park next to the Tithe Barn. Cars can be left overnight and picked up anytime the following day.
We recommend booking taxis in advance:
Voltz Taxis - 0800 083 3844
Beeline - 01308 425555
Craig's Taxis - 01308 86100
I Take 8 - 07546 223983
Pats Cabs - 01308 424715
Your presence at our wedding is more important to us than any present. We are so excited to have our closest family and friends with us to celebrate our marriage.
If you'd like to get us a gift, a little something towards our honeymoon would be gratefully received. We will have a post box on the day for cards. If you'd prefer not to give cash, you can simply use the form below.
Steph & Rich
9th September 2023, Symondsbury