Hello! If you’re here then you’re probably invited to our wedding.
Please find all the details below, and email naomiandjamie2019@gmail.com if you have any questions!
We can’t wait to see you at the wedding xx
— Naomi & Jamie
Accommodation
We would recommend staying in Gileston/St Athan Village, Cowbridge, Llancarfan, Llantwit Major, or Cardiff City.
Our recommendations are below, but there are also many Airbnbs in the surrounding areas and Cardiff. Please let Naomi or Jamie know if you need any further help or suggestions.
Hotels
- The West House (Llantwit Major)
- The Bear Hotel (Cowbridge)
- Holiday Inn Express (Cardiff Airport)
- Celtic International Hotel (Cardiff Airport)
- Three Horseshoes (Barry)
- The Fox and Hounds (Llancarfan)
B&Bs
Taxis
Please note that whilst Uber does operate out of Cardiff city you are likely to struggle to get one to pick you up from the venue at the end of the night. We recommend booking a taxi beforehand.
The venue has stated that buses are not able to reach the venue due to lack of turning space, but minibuses are fine. Cars can be left at Gileston Manor overnight but that they must be picked up by 11am the next day.
- A & B Coaches 029 2059 5600
- Bay Cars (Llantwit Major) 02920 350 350
- J D Cars (Barry) 01446 711 460
- Airport Karz (Llantwit Major) 01446 793 995
- Cardiff and Vale Taxis 07763 605 385
- Dragon Taxis (Cardiff) 02920 333 333
- Premier Cars Ltd (Cardiff) 02920 555 555
- Capital Cabs (Cardiff) 02920 777 777
- JJ's Minibus Hire Cardiff
- Weadon's Minibuses
Bridal Party
Bridesmaids
Heini
How do you know Naomi?
We ignored each other for five years in secondary school, and the first time we spoke was when Naomi offered me a minstrel in our a-level law class. I don’t share chocolate, so thought she was either strange or generous. Turns out it was the latter.
We became inseparable after the first night of university when we both rushed to the dance floor as “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira came on. Nearly 13 years later and here we are….
Fondest memory
Climbing a volcano in Indonesia which our fellow climbers found a breeze, whilst we wheezed, nearly fainted and hobbled our way to the top.
One word to describe Naomi
LOUD.
Kidding.
Bestfriendanyonecouldeveraskfor. Does that count?
Hannah
How do you know Naomi?
Sister
Fondest memory
One of my favourite memories of Naomi was when the family went on mass to London for the Classical Brits when we were in our late teens. Naomi took perhaps too much advantage of the free bar there and ended up telling Lang-Lang (world famous concert pianist) that he was “good at the piano”.
One word to describe Naomi
Loud
Ruth
How do you know Naomi?
Sister
Fondest memory
I don't think it was a particularly enjoyable experience for her, but probably one of the most amusing memories I have of Naomi is when she tried to get onto a bank (which was about a meter away) whilst in a fast-moving boat, white water rafting in France. Amazingly the wobbly leap of faith worked, and she landed on her feet, home and dry.
One word to describe Naomi
Big-hearted
Alexandra
How do you know Naomi?
I’m Alex; sister of the groom and bridesmaid. First met her at Jamie’s house party in Earlsfield, then drove her home when I realised she was my next-door neighbour.
One word to describe Naomi
Mad (for marrying my brother)
Groomsmen
George
How do you know Jamie?
Much of getting to know Jamie at school was by being on the receiving end of his asinine practical jokes. I'd say his finest work was when he used his bikelock to chain my school bag to a drainpipe in a busy student thoroughfare; simple yet effective.
Fondest memory
In 2005 a few of us ventured down to Newquay to indulge in underage drinking and enjoy Cornwall's overcrowded beaches. That summer is famous for England's historic victory against Australia in the Ashes. I have particularly fond memories of Jamie participating in a game of beach cricket with such zeal that he pioneered his own brand of cricket shot (or, I suppose, non-shot). Where a delivery was wide of the stumps, he would lunge as far as he possibly could to play a shot only to then purposefully leave it, wave his bat in the air, and shout "Andrew Strauss!" at the top of his voice. It was quite a sight.
One word to describe Jamie
Unfazed.
Thomas
How do you know Jamie?
I've known Jamie for the best part of 30 years, albeit not by choice. I first met him when I moved into my bedroom in Pinkneys Green in 1988, and he has hung around ever since.
Fondest memory
It has to be playing in the SW Borlase 1st XV with Jamie. After years of brotherly competition, this was also when I came to terms with the fact that Jamie is a lot better than me at rugby (although I still won't admit this to him).
One word to describe Jamie
Honest.
Patrick
How do you know Jamie?
Jamie and I played junior rugby together and then were in the same form at secondary school.
Fondest memory
During the year between school and uni, Jamie won 2 free tickets to go round Europe and offered one to me. Despite a major argument over a card game (my bad), an incident with some Alsatians, and one trip to hospital, we had a great time!
One word to describe Jamie
Unique.
Alex
How do you know Jamie?
Durham University, St Cuthbert's Society.
Fondest memory
During a rugby social when Jamie projectile vomited on a fellow rugby teammates’ suede shoes which started a procession of projectile vomiting from other teammates.
One word to describe Jamie
Made-of-glass.
Richard
How do you know Jamie?
Cuths Bs rugby team.
Fondest memory
Drinking a beer on the beach in Byron Bay watching the whales swim past as the sun set after a day surfing.
One word to describe Jamie
Forgetful (or if we want postive things then loyal)
Stephen
How do you know Jamie?
I met Jamie at secondary school, where he tripped me up outside the school hall and I grazed my knees. Some profuse bleeding and strapping up by the school matron later Jamie was very apologetic about the situation. We’ve been friends ever since.
Fondest memory
Surfing the same waves in Spain and Bali or fistbumping a monkey on a volcano in Indonesia.
One word to describe Jamie
Young-at-heart. Is that one word?
Jonny
How do you know Jamie?
University toga party 2006; really didn't like him for the first three to six months; way too loud, and potentially better at rugby than me.
Fondest memory
Spending six rainless days walking through Scotland sleeping in bothies and climbing Munros, pretending we were characters in Lord of the Rings.
One word to describe Jamie
Pain-in-the-arse
Gift List →
John Lewis, №762262Your wedding presence is more important to us than your wedding presents.
However — if you do wish to buy us a gift — we have a small gift list at John Lewis that opens on 15 June 2019. Otherwise we would love a contribution to our honeymoon fund!