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As the most important people in the world to us, we hope you can join us for a September weekend in Dorset, to celebrate our Big Day.

• Ceremony: Gardens of The Model Village Café, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ • Reception: Harman’s Cross Village Hall, Haycraft's Lane, Dorset, BH19 3EB

Please RSVP by April 20th by emailing us at: paulsophiehitched@gmail.com or by sending a letter to our new home: Flat 3, 22 Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5HH Our Big Day Story – what to expect on September 5th: First things first, have a big breakfast before you come. (We think it’s the most important meal of the day!) Join us at 12noon (for a 12.15pm start) in the gardens of The Model Village Café in the historic village of Corfe Castle, for our wedding Ceremony. After we have tied-the-knot we will have drinks and nibbles. We will then take a short walk together to a special location. This walk will take about five-ten minutes, and doesn’t include any stairs. At the special location, the transport will whisk everyone together to the wedding reception, in Harman’s Cross. This journey will take around 10 minutes. At the reception, you will be greeted with live music, our own homemade cocktails, and at around 5pm we will sit down together for dinner. Dinner is an informal, homemade banquet from local organic Five Penny Farm. We will tuck into seasonal salads, joints of roasted meat, grilled fish, homemade cheeses and more. There will be plenty to choose from including veggie and vegan options. Followed by homemade puddings. Speeches will take place after dinner. Then, dance the night away with us, until 11.30pm. Please book taxis to collect you no later than 11.45 pm, because we have a curfew. Our Big Day – some tips to enjoy things As the ceremony is outside and the reception has a beautiful outdoor terrace, please come prepared for the weather! We are hoping for sun, but do bring umbrellas for shade or rain, and a warm layer for the evening. There is an indoor space, separate to the main room at the reception - for anyone who needs to rest, or snooze, old or young. Feel free to bring travel cots etc.

Our Big Day – getting to Purbeck, Dorset By Car: From London Leave the M25 at Junction 7/12 onto the M3 Drive down the M3, past Basingstoke and Winchester, leaving the M3 for the M27 at Junction 14 Head west on the M27, to Junction 1, continuing on the A31 through the New Forest, past Ringwood Leave the A31 for the AAp348, passing through after down, and over the bridge at Longham Continue on the A348 (now an urban dual carriageway) to the Wallisdown Roundabout, taking the A3049 past Tower Parks and Canford Heath, joining the A35, heading towards Dorchester Turn off the A35 for the A351, signposted to Wareham Drive past Wareham on the bypass, still on the A351, for Corfe Castle From the North Leave South Ferriby on the B1204, joining the M180 at a junction 5 Follow the M180 to Junction 5, joining the M18, to drive south, past Doncaster, to join the M1 at a Junction 32 Drive south to join the M25 at Junction 6A / 21 Drive counter clockwise on the M25, leaving at Junction 7 / 12 for the M3, then as above By Train:

The nearest station is Wareham, trains run from London Waterloo directly into Wareham twice an hour and take just over two hours. There is also a cross-country train from Birmingham to Bournemouth that takes about three hours. From here you can get a local train to Wareham which takes about 30 mins. From Wareham you can get a bus / taxi to Corfe Castle, which is roughly eight miles away. Two things to note:

• If you’re coming from the North on the train: traveling via Birmingham means you don’t have to cross London, which could be a time and money-saver

• Travelling from London, the Wareham train goes via Vauxhall & Clapham Junction Our Big Day – in and around Purbeck (getting to our ceremony) First things first: we recommend you try and stay within walking distance of Corfe Castle (ceremony) and book a taxi from Harman’s Cross (reception) at the end of the night. Transport between the ceremony and the reception is laid on and a big part of the day, so we would love it if you could take part - and not drive between the venues yourself. But, of course, we understand some people need to drive. Street parking in Corfe Castle village is very limited as it is a tiny village; but there is a small Pay and Display car park in West Street and there is the Castle View Car & Coach Park (National Trust) at the foot of the Castle, or you can use the Park & Ride at Norden, which is about half a mile from the village. There is also a small Pay and Display car park at the reception too. Local taxi companies:

• Mike’s taxis Wareham 01929 553091 (get a 10% discount here, by quoting #paulsophieHITCHED) • Corfe Castle Taxis 01929 480655 • Jurassic Cars 01929 558119

Our Big Day - Places to stay There are many B&Bs, hotels and holiday cottages in Dorset. It is worth knowing that whilst many holiday cottages say they have a minimum stay, as our wedding is right at the end of the holiday season, sometimes if you contact the owner direct you can negotiate a short/one night stay. A useful websites with Purbeck-wide listings: http://www.visit-dorset.com/tourist-information-centres/discover-purbeck-information-centre-p1384863 and here’s an overview of cottages available: http://www.dhcottages.co.uk./list.php We’ve also pulled out a few recommendations below, based on location. But this list is by no means exhaustive! If you’re looking to save money you can try AirBnB, one of the many affordable B&Bs in Swanage or even one of the many caravan or campsites! In Corfe Castle Village (where our wedding ceremony is, so the most convenient):

• Ower Paradise: http://www.owerparadise.co.uk/ • Farriers Cottage: http://farrierslodge.co.uk/ • Olivers Corfe Castle: http://www.oliverscorfecastle.com/rooms/ • Bankes Arms: http://www.bankesarmscorfe.co.uk/ • Ammonite B&B: http://www.ammonite-corfecastle.co.uk/ • Alford House: http://www.alfordhouse.com/ • Mortons House Hotel: http://www.mortonshouse.co.uk/ • Woodyhyde Campsite: http://www.woodyhyde.co.uk/ • Norden Farm Campsite: http://www.nordenfarm.com/

• Harman’s Cross Dairy Farm: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/harmans-cross/5625177 (note: this is close to our reception, not in Corfe Castle)

Studland (five miles from ceremony) a beautiful, classy and quiet village by the sea:

• Burnbake Campsite Lodges: http://burnbake.com/ • Vine Courtyard: http://vinecottage-dorset.co.uk/ • Rectory Cottage: http://www.rectorycottage.co.uk/accommod.htm • Bankes Arms: http://www.bankesarms.com/index.php • The Pig Boutique Hotel: http://www.thepighotel.com/on-the-beach/explore/

Swanage (5 miles from ceremony), a classic British seaside town, more affordable, with cheaper places to eat, is family friendly, and does have the latest & liveliest nightlife:

• The Limes Hotel: http://www.limeshotel.net/ (Run by our dear friend, Kate’s, parents and we can vouch for the brilliant breakfasts!)

• Yurt Village: http://www.yurtvillage.co.uk/ • Downshay Farm: http://www.downshayfarm.co.uk/?page_id=13 • There’s a pretty exhaustive list of places to stay here too: http://www.visitswanage.com/

Our Big Day – making the most out of your trip to Dorset So, we hope our wedding will be the highlight of your trip! But there’s actually lots of fun activities in Dorset. Here are a few recommendations of things to do if you’re staying for a few days:

• Square & Compass; the quirkiest pub? Has its own museum! www.squareandcompasspub.co.uk • Monkey world; www.monkeyworld.org • Durdle Door; a geologist’s dream! Stunning rock formation, swim in crystal clear waters

http://www.visit-dorset.com/things-to-do/attractions/durdle-door-p1262763 Our Big Day – sharing the love We’ve got a photographer and filmmaker booked for the day, so you can leave your phones at home if you want. But if you do want to take some pics and upload them to Instagram or Twitter, we’d like you to use the hashtag #paulsophieHITCHED Feel free to use the hashtag over the summer and in the run-up to the wedding too. The best pictures and footage will be used in our wedding film – we’d love you to help tell the story. Our Big Day – gifts and a bit of an adventure We don’t expect wedding gifts, as you joining us is all the present we need. But if you would like to give us something, we are asking for money towards our honeymoon. We plan to go volunteering and do some backpacking around South America as a big adventure! Neither of us have ever been backpacking or seen that part of the world. You can register your gift with Trailfinders, either by popping into one of their stores, calling them on 0207 4089002 or by logging onto their website: http://www.trailfinders.com/giftlist - Please quote one of our names (Drury or Bradey) and say the code 5BE 1YU. Our Big Day – any questions? Please email us on paulsophiehitched@gmail.com or text / call us with any specific questions. if you have any special needs of requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can’t wait to see you all soon! Lots of love, Paul & Sophie. #paulsophieHITCHED X