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We're getting married
16 to 18 July 2027
Château de Puyrigaud
We'd love you to join us for the full weekend to celebrate and make the most of the chateau.
Friday 16 July
A relaxed garden party to kick off the weekend. A chance to settle in, meet everyone and enjoy the surroundings ahead of the big day. Our photographer will be joining us, so there'll be a chance to capture some casual pictures. Please note that there is no organised transport for Friday evening.
Welcome drinks & BBQ
End of evening
Saturday 17 July
Please arrive by 15:30 ready for a 16:00 ceremony. We'll have a taxi service running on rotation to local accommodation from midnight to 2am.
Guests arrive
Ceremony
Cocktails
Dinner
Evening celebrations
Final carriages
Sunday 18 July
Join us for brunch and traditional French crepes to debrief the night before.
Sunday brunch
The château is in Léoville, at 5 Route de Puyrigaud, 17500, France. If you're struggling with logistics, let us know and we can try and pair you up with someone with a spare seat in the car.
By air
The closest airport is Bordeaux-Mérignac which is just over an hour away, or La Rochelle is a little further. There are flights from all London airports.
By rail
From London, the Eurostar runs to Paris, and you can get local trains to Bordeaux, Angoulême or Jonzac.
By car
If you're driving, it's roughly 10 hours from London down to the area.
Car hire is available at Bordeaux or La Rochelle airport, or opposite Angoulême train station.
If you haven't been contacted directly regarding accommodation, we'd suggest staying in Jonzac — it's only around 15 minutes from the château and has a number of hotels.
There are other options in the area (including on Airbnb and Booking.com) but especially if you don't want to drive, Jonzac is likely the most convenient. There are also some lovely hotels in Cognac, but it's a little further away.
July is peak season and so we'd recommend booking as soon as possible. We've also put together a Google Maps list of the options below for easy reference.
The Charente-Maritime has more to offer than you might expect - here are a few things worth planning around your visit.
City · ~1 hr 20 min
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is one of France's largest cities with a beautiful waterfront, and plenty of food and wine.
Coast · ~1 hr
La Rochelle
Walk around the harbour with its medieval towers, or stop for freshly caught seafood.
Spirits · ~40 min
Cognac
Explore the legendary cognac houses (Hennessy, Remy Martin, Courvoisier) or walk along the river.
History · ~30 min
Saintes
A Roman town with a triumphal arch and medieval abbey, as well as open gardens and boutique shopping streets. There is a farmer's market every Wednesday and Saturday.
Wine · ~1 hr 30 min
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is home to some of the world's most celebrated vineyards. Hire bikes to cycle around, or book in to taste at a château or two.
History · ~45 min
Talmont-sur-Gironde
Talmont-sur-Gironde was founded by King Edward I of England in 1284 and is one of France’s most beautiful villages, having retained its medieval layout almost entirely intact. The 12th-century church of Sainte-Radegonde overlooks the cliffs, and the narrow lanes are dotted with local artisan shops - well worth an afternoon’s exploration.
We are so glad that you can join us to celebrate. Having the people we love most in one place, in such a special setting, means everything to us, but we wanted to call out a few of our nearest and dearest.
For the Weekend
Matt Callender
Master of Ceremonies
Matt Ellis
Master of Merriment
For the Groom
Allan Edwards
Charlie's dad
Sue Edwards
Charlie's mum
Tom Edwards
Charlie's brother
Groomsman
Ollie Short
Best man
Alex Aston
Groomsman
Greg O'Donovan
Groomsman
For the Bride
Ian Appleyard
Ellie's dad
Beth Appleyard
Ellie's mum
Ben Appleyard
Ellie's brother
Rhys Appleyard
Ellie's brother
Cameron Appleyard
Ellie's brother
Chloe Nichol
Maid of honour
Aimee Reid
Bridesmaid
Izzy IH
Bridesmaid
Kiera Collis
Bridesmaid
We also take a moment to remember those who can't be with us for our special day, but who we carry in our hearts always 💜
A few years in the making.
Charlie's GCSE Prom
Ellie's GCSE Prom
Charlie's A Level Prom
Wales
Charlie's Passing Out Ceremony
Australia
Blue Mountains
Margaret River
Questioning Life Decisions (F45)
Lake District
Botswana
Sweden
Australia
HCMM Installation Dinner at Mansion House
Italy
Charlie Taking Livery
Engagement in Botswana
Botswana
The château is at 5 Route de Puyrigaud, 17500 Léoville. There is parking on site. If you don't drive, you can get to Jonzac by train, and we will be running a shuttle back to Jonzac on Saturday evening. If you're struggling with logistics, let us know and we can try and pair you up with someone with a spare seat.
Friday is a relaxed chance to meet other guests and mingle ahead of Saturday, running from 17:30 to 22:00. On Saturday, we'd love for guests to arrive by 15:30, with the ceremony beginning at 16:00.
Friday will be an outdoor garden party but we're aiming to take some nice pictures so please wear something semi-formal (Charlie will be in a linen shirt and shorts...)
Saturday is the wedding celebration itself, so please dress accordingly and for the sake of tradition, please avoid red or white dresses (Charlie will be wearing a linen suit...)
Sunday is a relaxed pool party (with no photos) so bring swimwear if you'd like to join us in the pool (Charlie will be wearing swimming trunks and maybe a top...)
Please RSVP for each person individually by 1 April 2027 via the RSVP page. If you need to update your response, simply return and submit again with your name. Your response will be updated automatically. Our wedding will be an adults-only occasion and due to available space, we're unfortunately not able to accommodate additional plus ones.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you RSVP - there is a field on the form for this, and we will make sure everything is taken care of.
Our only ask is that you join us in France to celebrate with us. If you would like to give us a wedding gift, we would gratefully welcome contributions towards our honeymoon (we're planning a trip to New Zealand).
Please fill in the form below for each member of your party. If you need to update a response, simply re-enter the same name.
The shuttle will be running after the Saturday evening only, providing transport between the château and local accommodation in Jonzac from midnight. Please let us know if you'd like a space.
