the wedding of

DAVID &
RACHEL

19.09.2026

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David & RACHEL request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.

we hope you can make it

OVERVIEW

when

Saturday 19th September 2026

ARRIVAL: 1:30PM
RECEPTION: 6:00PM

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where

The Columbia Hotel

95-99 Lancaster Gate
London, W2 3NS

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THE DETAILS

We are delighted to welcome our guests to London for our wedding celebration at The Columbia Hotel.
Getting There
- By Underground: The nearest station is Lancaster Gate (Central Line), a short three-minute walk from the hotel. Paddington Station, offering national rail services and the Heathrow Express, is approximately a ten-minute walk away.
- By Car: Limited on-street parking is available in the surrounding area. Guests are kindly encouraged to use public transport or taxis where possible.
- From the Airport:
  - From Heathrow Airport, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station (approximately 15 minutes), followed by a brief walk or short taxi ride to the hotel.
  - From Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, then transfer to the Circle Line towards Paddington.
You’re welcome to stay at The Columbia Hotel.
Just mention the Houghton-Hedge wedding when you reserve for a discounted rate.
The Columbia Hotel
95-99 Lancaster Gate
London
W2 3NS

020 7402 0021
reservations@thecolumbia.co.uk
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There are also plenty of other hotels and accommodation options nearby should you prefer to stay elsewhere.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you. There’s no formal dress code — we simply invite everyone to wear something they feel wonderful in for a special occasion.
Our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you can take this opportunity to relax and celebrate with us.

ABOUT US

The Bride

about the bride.

Rachel grew up in Berkhamsted with her parents Kate and Jon, and brothers James and Ben. She loves cooking, spending time with family and friends, designing their home renovation and now, this wedding! She could not be more excited to be marrying David on 19th Sept.

The Groom

about the groom.

David grew up in Guiseley, Leeds, with his parents, Jane and David, and his two sisters, Rebecca and Georgia. He enjoys music, hanging out at the pub, and playing football terribly. David moved to London nearly ten years ago and very quickly met Rachel. They’ve been inseparable ever since.

The COUPLE

ABOUT the bride & GROOM.

Rachel and David met in 2019. Not long after they became a couple, the world went into lockdown, and David moved in with Rachel and her four friends in Tooting. 7 years later, they got engaged, and are so excited to be getting married in September 2026. Together they love travelling, discovering new restaurants, spending evenings in the pub, and spending time with friends.