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Alex & Gosia

Two Hearts · One Journey · Different Roots, Shared Future

Saturday 12 September 2026 · Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall

RSVP deadline — 10 June 2026

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Venue
Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PN

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When
Saturday 12 September 2026
Gates open from 2:00 pm
Ceremony at 3:00 pm
Evening celebrations until 10:00 pm
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Sunday — Family Day
Centre Parcs Woburn Forest
Join us the next morning for a relaxed family day in the forest. Several ways to join — see the guide →
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Dress Code
Formal · Smart · Smart Casual
Saturday: Your choice — formal, smart, or smart casual. Suits welcome but not required. Flat shoes recommended (outdoor grass). Pack a layer for the evening.

Sunday: Casual — outdoor activities, forest walks. Totally relaxed.

See What the Weekend Looks Like

A quick 7-minute look at everything happening across the weekend — from the reception to Centre Parcs.

Our wedding celebrates where we both come from — and the new chapter we're beginning together.

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Alex
Jamaican/Guyanese Roots · London
Coach, educator, and the man who turned up to this marriage with a plan, a project framework, and no intention of winging it. Some things never change.
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Gosia
Polish Heart · London
The reason there's always food in the house — and always someone making sure you actually eat it. Also: business owner, student, mother. In that order, depending on who's asking.
🚆 By Train
Leighton Buzzard Station
The nearest mainline station to the venue — ~10 min taxi ride away. Direct from London Euston every ~30 min, ~35 min journey. Avanti West Coast / London Northwestern run all day.

🚕 Station → venue: ~£10–15 taxi or Uber
🚗 By Car
M1 / A5 Corridor
Just off the A5 between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Free parking at the venue. Sat nav: LU7 9PN. Do not trust any postcode that takes you to a field — unless that IS the venue.

🚕 From Milton Keynes: ~£30 Uber · From Luton: ~£25
✈️ Flying into the UK
Airport Options & Distances
Luton (LTN) — 25 min · closest · direct Thameslink to Leighton Buzzard (~25 min)
Stansted (STN) — 55 min · good for European flights · train to Tottenham Hale then Thameslink
Heathrow (LHR) — 45 min · most international connections · Tube + train or taxi
Gatwick (LGW) — 1 hr · Southern or Thameslink to Luton then local train
🏨 Hotels — Closest to Venue
Two Premier Inn Options
Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
~10 min from venue · From ~£55–80/night
Book at premierinn.com →
🚕 Uber to venue: ~£10–15

Premier Inn Dunstable/Luton
350 Luton Road, Dunstable LU5 4LL · ~15 min from venue (7.6 miles)
Book at premierinn.com →
🚕 Uber to venue: ~£15–20

Book now — September weekend prices rise fast. Both are from ~£100+ if you leave it to August.
🌲 Stay the Weekend
Centre Parcs Woburn Forest
~25 min from the venue. Join us Sunday for a family day in the forest.
Lodge options from 2–5 bedrooms. Book directly at centreParcs.co.uk
See the Centre Parcs Guide →

🚕 Uber to venue: ~£30–35
Sunday at Centre Parcs — After Saturday's celebration we're spending Sunday at Centre Parcs Woburn Forest (~25 min away). Day passes, spa visits, and full stays are all possible. Day passes require our booking reference and spaces are limited — contact us early. Full details on the Centre Parcs Guide → Parcs Woburn Forest (~25 min away). Day passes, spa visits, and full stays are all possible. Day passes require our booking reference and spaces are limited — contact us early. Full details on the Centre Parcs Guide →
✨ A Quick Confession
Spa lover? You're going to want to read this.
There's a world-first spa 12 miles from the venue. Mineral Rooms, Lava Saunas, Forest Rain Walks. We thought you should know.
See the Aqua Sana spotlight →
Book Early · Save Real Money

Premier Inn Quick Price Guide

Weekend prices rise fast — September fills up. These are current spring rates.

Location
Sat Only
1 Night
Fri–Sat
2 NightsPOPULAR
Fri–Sun
3 Nights
Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
🚗 ~8 miles · 15 min · 🚕 ~£12–18
~£89
~£178
~£265
Premier Inn Dunstable/Luton
🚗 ~12 miles · 18 min · 🚕 ~£15–22
~£95
~£190
~£285
Premier Inn Luton Centre
🚗 ~18 miles · 25 min · 🚕 ~£25–35
~£83
~£165
~£248
Premier Inn Luton Airport
🚗 ~22 miles · 30 min · 🚕 ~£30–40
~£78
~£155
~£233
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Book Smart: Dunstable North and Leighton Buzzard are the sweet spot — closest to the venue, cheapest taxi home. Book now: September weekends fill up fast.

*Prices are indicative spring rates. Check premierinn.com for live pricing.

🏨 Wedding Accommodation

11–14 September 2026

Corrected distances · Centre Parcs only 12 miles

⏰ RSVP Deadline
10 JUNE 2026
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🏴 Distance Correction

Centre Parcs Woburn is only 12 miles from the venue (not 26!). This makes it closer than Luton Premier Inns.

⭐ Closest Options 8–12 miles
Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
~£178
~8 miles · 15 min drive · ~£12–18 taxi
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Premier Inn Dunstable/Luton
~£190
~12 miles · 18 min drive · ~£15–22 taxi
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⭐ PREMIUM CHOICE
🏕️ Centre Parcs Hotel Room
~£419
~12 miles · 23 min drive · 3 nights
All activities included · Restaurants · Forest
Book Centre Parcs →
💡 Backup Options 18–22 miles
Premier Inn Luton Centre
~£165
18 miles · 25 min · ~£25–35 taxi
Premier Inn Luton Airport
~£155
22 miles · 30 min · ~£30–40 taxi
🏕️ Centre Parcs Lodges
£499–1,149
~12 miles · 23 min · 3 nights
Weekend Accommodation at a Glance
Weekend Only
£178–190
Premier Inn · 2 nights · 8–12 miles
Weekend + Experience
£419
Centre Parcs Hotel · 3 nights · 12 miles
Groups & Families
£499–1,149
Centre Parcs Lodges · 3 nights · 12 miles
Budget Backup
£155–165
Luton Premier Inns · 2 nights · 18–22 miles

Questions about accommodation? Contact Alex: alex@misterandmrssmith.com