Beatrice Hartwell
Daughter of Iris and Edmund. A bookseller who keeps a window box of sweet peas.
The Families
Where they grew
Henry Ashcombe
Son of Lillian and George. A landscape gardener who can name every hedgerow plant.
Their Story
She leaned over his garden wall to ask the name of a climbing rose. He invited her in for tea. Three years and many borrowed cuttings later, here we are.
The Day
In the garden
The Venue
Hartwell Cottage
Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds
Ceremony 15:30 · Garden party to follow
Attire
Garden formal, soft florals, linen suits, hats most welcome. Flat shoes for the lawn are kindly suggested.
Reply by 1 May
Will you join us?
A note in the post or a quiet click below.
Where to Rest
Cottages & Inns
The Wisteria Inn
On the lane
Beamed rooms · breakfast in the orchard
Foxglove Cottage
1 mile
Cosy suites · open fires
The Honeysuckle
2 miles
Walled garden · river views