Wedding Party
Laura Pay-Savage
Mother of the Bride
To put it frankly, this wedding would not be happening if it wasn't for this woman! She is Polly's Personal Assistant and Emergency Hotline rolled into one. She is always at the end of the phone, ready with solutions, reassurance and calm. Somehow she may even be more excited about this day than Polly (which seems almost impossible but here we are!).
Stuart Pay-Savage
Father of the Bride
Polly's dad has been a steady presence behind the scenes and an enthusiastic hype man when needed, he's very excited for all of the celebrations, particularly the food and drink and most importantly, he is the generous provider of the wine. A natural entertainer, we can't wait to see him let loose at the reception!
Alison Peyton-Welch
Mother of the Groom
Alison may be small in stature but she full of personality and love! She lights up any rooms she enters - usually wearing bright colours that she absolutely rocks! She's been through every stage of Ash's life, cheering him on pitch side, guiding him and no doubt keeping him in check when needed. We know she is so excited to see Ash tie the knot and we can't wait to see her looking fabulous and beaming all day from start to finish!
Andrew Peyton
Father of the Groom
If Andrew isn't at his home in Cheltenham there's a very good chance you'll find him on the golf course perfecting his swing, but beyond the fairways he's been a steady presence in Ash's life. As the proud father of five boys, patience and resilience have clearly been essential skills. He is a constant support to Ash, rarely missing a footie match and always there quietly guiding the way!
Rebecca Pay-Savage
Maid of Honour
Becca is Polly's older sister and lifelong built in best friend. Together they tackle anything. She is never afraid to make a fool of herself, especially if there's a dance floor involved and her fearless commitment to fun is unmatched. She is the first to start the party and always the last to leave. She's also the loudest cheerleader in the room and the person you want beside you when things get chaotic in the best way.
Shannan Richards
Maid of Honour
Shannan and Polly met while working in hospitality and were promptly trauma bonded for life by long shifts, demanding customers and questionable staff meals. They have sworn to each other that they'll someday create a "tell-all" podcast but they're currently still a little too scarred! Before Ash came along Shannan was an automatic plus-one to just about every family event, including holidays! She's officially crossed into "basically a sibling" territory. She is wildly fun, delightfully a little bit crazy and unpredictable but that's why we love her!
Courtney Harper
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Polly have been friends for over a decade, she's a permanent fixture what Polly calls "Girl Friend Sleepover Club". They are scarily similar, especially when it comes to their shared commitment to turning absolutely everything into an occasion! She is the ultimate hype woman, endlessly caring and a ride or die for all of her friends. Courtney also truly shines on a night out and is often unstoppable so someone be sure to pass her the mic and request her Tina Turner rendition, we have told her this is a compulsory requirement as part of her role as Bridesmaid but let's make sure it happens!
Hannah Kyte
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Polly have been friends for over ten years, and as a part of Polly's core friendship group she has become one of her true inspirations - especially after owning her own bridal era last year! She is our group mediator, the one with the calm head, the wise words and the unmatched ability to give genuinely excellent advice. If Polly, Courtney and April ended up in jail it would be Hannah that would be calmly organising their bail (partly as this is her job!). Also worth noting that she's a trained dancer so while Courtney may dominate the mic, Hannah may give her a serious run for her money on the dance floor. Icon behaviour.
April Rymer
Bridesmaid
April and Polly have again, been friends for over a decade and she somehow continues to amaze Polly with her completely unhinged (in the best way) battery level. A mum of two, business owner and incredible cook, April is often the goddess behind beautifully wholesome meals enjoyed in her farmhouse kitchen whilst putting the world to right. She's basically a super human! She is also a Young Farmer which means one thing - absolutely carnage in the best way possible. Give this girl a cocktail shaker and watch her come alive. We already know the energy will be unmatched with April in the room.
Sam Mills
Best Man
Sam has been by Ash's side since childhood. They have a friendship based predominately around their shared love of football (a common theme with Ash's friends!). Now a devoted dad, Sam somehow manages to balance grown up responsibly whilst still making time to revert back to the "good old days" when Ash pops over on a Sunday to play on the PlayStation while Sam's mum, Jill, caters to their every need! Sam and Ash have supported each other from childhood to adult life so it of course makes sense for him to be stood next to Ash as Best Man on the big day!
Louis Peyton
Groomsman
Ash's older brother and a constant source of inspiration through every stage of life. From football boots on the pitch to the twists and turns that come with the water network career path they both share, Louis has always been there to offer support and the occasional reality check. He somehow even managed to turn a 3 week house visit to a 7 month house share adventure so we're all pretty much bonded for life now!
Adam Clark
Groomsman
Adam may technically be Polly's brother in-law but in reality he embodies all of the traits of an older, annoying (yet somehow still loveable) older brother. Forever trolling Polly and never missing an opportunity for a well-timed comment, he takes his role very seriously - even if nobody asked him to! He is also, without a question, the guest most excited about the food. Not just on the wedding day - on any day! If you're looking for him at any point, there's a strong chance he'll be admiring the open kitchen cooking.
Charley Barnfield
Groomsman
Ash met Charley or Chaz, as he’s better known, when playing on the same football team. While we’ll avoid discussing their individual footballing ability, what they may have lacked in silverware they certainly made up for in friendship. From those early days on the pitch, Chaz has been a constant source of laughs and loyalty. Kind-hearted and always up for a good time, he’s the type of friend everyone hopes to have on their team, both in football and in life.
Ted Etherington
Groomsman
Ted has been a close friend of Ash’s since their school days, which means he’s been around long enough to witness the questionable hairstyles, the teenage phases, and everything in between. Over the years, he’s remained one of Ash’s most loyal and dependable friends. Although he’s since uprooted himself from Cheltenham and relocated to London, Ash always thoroughly looks forward to their catch-ups at the group AGMs. At the wedding we can’t promise their conversations won’t occasionally sound like they’re back in the schoolyard, some things never change!
Mike Sotnick
MC
Mike was introduced to Ash by Charley, and from that moment on, there was simply no turning back. Bringing what can only be described as pure golden retriever energy, Mike has a big personality and zero fear of a microphone (what could possibly go wrong?). As our MC, he'll be playing a key role in getting everyone ready to party. When Mike is "on script" his words should be taken as gospel. However, if (and let's be honest, when) he goes off script, we strongly advice you don't listen to a word he says!