We met officially on 3rd October 2019. We both, separately, arranged to go to our friend’s Jim birthday meal in Manchester. We’d never met each other before, but had seen each other online, Paul saw Kristian on Facebook, tagged in a post in August when he visited our friends’s Ben and Farran in Leeds and Kristian had stumbled upon Paul’s instagram.
Back to the meal, we both arrived promptly and sat next to each other. Neither of us said a word to each other, but funnily ordered the same meal. The meal finished without either of us saying anything to each other and then we all went to play crazy golf.
We both played appallingly, coming last and second to last. We briefly chatted about our poor performance in the golf, but sadly the night was over and Paul had to make his way back to Leeds.
When Paul got home, just after midnight, he was delighted to see that Kristian had tracked him down on Facebook and sent him a message (Paul was also planning on doing the same). We stayed up chatting until around 3 am before tiredness took over and bed beckoned. Thankfully Jim’s birthday festivities were carrying on into the next day, and Kristian was coming to Leeds!
We met at Geek Retreat to play board games but neither of us were interested in playing the games. Instead, we spent the whole time trading clandestine text messages without the knowledge of anyone around us. We can officially say we hit it off and arranged to meet the next day for an official date.
The rest is history.
22nd November 2020
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Bed & Breakfast Based on one adult in a standard room |
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Bed & Breakfast Based on two adults sharing a standard room |
These room rates are a preferred rates reserved for our wedding, rooms are on a first come first served basis, and payment doesn’t have to be made until the day of arrival.
If you want to book with our preferred rate, please call the Crowne Plaza directly and say that you're part of the Kristian & Paul Wedding
party.
Unfortunately, all of our preferred rate rooms are fully booked. The hotel still has rooms available, but at their market rate. Other hotels are available nearby.
You may be able to find a better rate on their website or a hotel booking website like Booking.com as hotel rates change daily.
Our preferred room rates include breakfast, if you book on their website or Booking.com, breakfast doesn’t come as standard so the room rates may be more expensive considering this.
How to get to the Crowne Plaza, Leeds
When you come to Leeds, head for the City Centre at Junction 3 from the M621. Crowne Plaza is located within easy access to the M621, M1 and M62 in the City Centre of Leeds on Wellington Street.
Crowne Plaza has 120 onsite parking spaces for you to use at £3.50 per vehicle or £10 per vehicle for 24 hours if you're staying overnight. If you wish to use the onsite parking facilities, you are required to enter and record your car registration number onto an online system. The Crowne Plaza team will be on hand to advise and assist you with this process on arrival.
Exit the station by the City Square exit, turn left onto Wellington Street, the hotel is located 0.5 miles on the left hand side.
Leeds Bradford LBA distance 12 miles or 20 minutes by taxi £22 fare.
Leeds Bradford Airport Book an Uber
Although Leeds Bradford LBA is closer to the venue, Manchester MAN is better for international travel, there is a direct train to Leeds Train Station.
The coach station in Leeds is operated by National Express and Megabus.
Before Midday
Please arrive promptly before the ceremony starts for our red carpet welcome.
Midday - 12:30 pm
Roundhay Suite
Join us to witness our marriage.
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Mezzanine
A choice of Bucks Fizz or bottled beer on us, with a further drinks selection available at our private bar. Stay close, this is our chance to take photos.
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Roundhay Suite
A Yorkshire themed three-course wedding breakfast with coffee and a glass of house wine. With a glass of sparkling wine for the speeches.
7 pm - 1 am
Roundhay Suite
A chance for our evening guests to join us to celebrate our marriage. Have a drink, enjoy our buffet and late night munchies. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes!
We already have everything for a happy home and don't need anything else, but if you're still inclined, help us move-in together by helping to fund our new home!
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