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gloria
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Sunday, 11th June, 2023
Clevedon Hall, Somerset, England
”When God made Gloria, he thought of David”
Having been born and spent their early years on different continents, the main characters of this love story didn’t start their tale with fights in the playground as toddlers or sweethearts at the high school prom.
David's story
David Ivar Evald Åsberg was born and raised in Forsheda, a small village in the deep forests of Småland Sweden. Building with Legos as a kid he early on developed his love for creating and designing. In 2009, he moved to Jönköping to study his bachelor in Engineering. He then later on moved to Stockholm to work as a construction engineer. His passions include seeing the wonders of nature, playing video games, music and watching the sunset with Gloria.
Gloria' story
Schiller Gloria Matovu was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda. She made her way to Sweden in 2010, settling at first in, surprise, Jönköping. Gloria studied Nursing at Uppsala University, and then moved to Stockholm to work as an ICU nurse. Some of her many passions include travel, photography, music, football and most importantly, David.
The couple might have walked past each other in Jönköping, but stayed unaware of the other existence. Their paths finally converged in Stockholm, in the spring of 2019, through a mutual friend. David, taking the first step writing to Gloria, decided he would try his luck at wooing her with a lame joke; “Why can’t an eagle and an eel get married?” Gloria didn’t get the joke but his reply made her laugh: “Because it would be eeleagle". A couple conversations later on, and the two were scheduling their first date.
On their first date they strolled through the streets of Östermalm in Stockholm and ate some delicious sushi, chatting about their travelling experiences and dream destinations. They discovered they had both always wanted to visit Japan and hoped to do it together. Just like that, five months after their first date, they were in Tokyo, Japan together. Braving the colorful and weird streets of Tokyo, was the point they both realized, there is no one else they would rather be with or experience everything the world has in store for them.
July 11, 2019
2021 was the year David decided the time was right. As a surprise, David told Gloria they were going on a trip to an unknown destination for her birthday. On a dark and cold morning in November the couple took a flight to Santorini, Greece.
While in the alleys and balconies of Oia, taking pictures of the sunset, David stopped Gloria for a second. She was confused for just a few seconds, but quickly realized. Down on his knee, he popped the question, and she said "yes".
And here we are now😊
August 25, 2020
August 10, 2021
April 24, 2022
January 27, 2023
SCHEDULE
Sunday, 11th June, 2023
ARRIVAL
11:30-12:30
Clevedon Hall Estate
Elton Road
North Somerset BS21 7R
CEREMONY
13:00
RECEPTION DRINKS & canapees
13:30
wedding breakfast
15:00
tea and coffee
18:30
cake cutting
20:00
first dance
20:15
evening food
served
21:30
fireworks!!!
22:00
venue closes
01:00
REGISTRY
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we appreicate contributions to our honey-moon!
Getting in
Ground transportation on the wedding day
The venue is open from 11:30 to guests and we recommend arriving not later than 12:30.
By car
Ample space for parking is available for guests.
By taxi
Guests staying in Bristol and not driving their own car, contact the groom or bride in advance to organize a shuttle to and from the venue. Our contact info is on the last page.
List of Taxi Companies
Euro Taxis
Clevedon Taxis
MBees
By public transport
Buses leave from Bristol directly to Clevedon once an hour during the day and the trip takes little over an hour. Use either google maps to find fares or go to the bus operators website:
The bus is called "X7 excel" and the stop closest to the venue is Little Harp Inn.
0333 666 6666
01275 880666
01275 880666
(Mon-Thurs 08:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 24hrs, Sun Closed)
Accommodation
We have pre-booked rooms at the venue available only for the wedding night. Breakfast the next morning is included. Prices range from £150-230 and can accomodate from 2 to 5 people. Contact the bride or the groom for more information.
There will likely be limited availabilty of rooms at the hotels closer to Clevedon and moving around might be difficult without a car.
We recommend that guests without cars stay at hotels close to Bristol city center, to make transportation to and from the venue easier.
List of hotels near Clevedon:
Walton Park Hotel
5 mins by car
http://www.waltonparkhotel.co.uk/
The Moon & Sixpence
5 mins by car
http://www.moonandsixpenceclevedon.co.uk/
Warrens Village
5 mins by car
https://warrensholidayvillage.com/
DoubleTree by Hilton - Cadbury House Hotel & Spa
15 mins by car
https://www.cadburyhotelbristol.co.uk/
The Bridge Inn
10 mins by car
For our guests coming in from outside of England we recommend flying into Bristol Airport. The airport is somewhat in between Bristol and Clevedon (30 mins by car) and the fastest and easiest way from there is to take a cab to a hotel of your choosing.
Cardiff Airport is the next closest international airport. Travelling from there to Clevedon takes around 1 hour by car.
If you're landing in London there are multiple buses going to Bristol at a price of £6.90 one way. You can book your journey through: nationalexpress.com
Search for the best flights through momondo.com or skyscanner.com
restaurants
01275 341222
Local restaurant and delicatessen - serves Italian style food in a relaxed setting.
Address: Murrays of Clevedon, 91 Hill Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7PN
01275 871605
Local restaurant located on the Pier with great views of the sea and Clevedon.
Address: Seafish Café & Pagoda Cafe, Clevedon Pier, Clevedon, BS21 7QR
01275 217373
A lovely restaurant serving quality, but simple food.
Address: 32-34 Hill Road, Clevedon, BS21 7PH
01275 343833
In the same building as one of the country's oldest working cinemas. It has a great atmosphere with lively decor and serves a variety of food, including a tapas selection.
Address: Great Western Road, Clevedon, BS21 6HB
01275879600
A charming and cosy restaurant in the heart of Clevedon, serving British favourites and also has a great cocktail menu.
Address: 59 Hill Road, Clevedon, BS21 7PD
Sightseeing in clevedon
Awarded most beautiful pier of the year 2021. Walk to the end, have and ice cream, enjoy the view of the Welsh coastline over the Bristol Channel and maybe catch a ride on a steamer.
Toll House Gallery
At the entrance to the pier you have the Toll House; built at the same time as the pier, now home to a museum filled with local history.
With history dating back to the 14th century this old manor and its terraced garden is a peaceful paradise worth a visit.
One of the oldest operating purpose-built cinemas is found here. Opened on 20 April 1912, today its showing the latest releases from Hollywood as well as live recordings of the Royal Ballet among others.
Other places to see
For ideas of day trips around Somerset, visit the link below:
q&A
For our friends and family who have lots of questions. Check out our Q&A first!
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- Wedding breakfast in the afternoon?
- Wedding breakfast in English terms means the meal that follows the wedding, which in older times happened a lot earlier in the morning
- Are kids welcome?
- We welcome children to join us in celebrating our wedding day. Please let us know if yours will be attending so we can organise enough fun activities for them.
- What will the weather be like?
- The temperature on a typical day during june in Clevedon is around 20°C daytime and around 12°C. With around a 50/50 chance for sun or rain, we will have indoor spaces in just in case of the latter.
- Where should I park?
- Parking spots are located right next to the venue.
- Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
- Yes they are.
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- What should I wear?
- Cocktail attire
- Is the wedding indoor or outdoor?
- Our wedding ceremony is outdoor but the reception will be indoors.
- Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
- Yes, we would love for you to take photos and share them. However please refrain from taking photos during ceremony.
wedding party
GRACE SHEBA KWAGALA
Maid of Honor
JULIETTE KITEBWINI
Bridesmaid
RONJA ÅSBERG
Bridesmaid
LEAH JOHNS MWESIGWA
Bridesmaid
ALEXANDER KNEZEVIC
Best man
BENJAMIN KIRABO
Groomsman
SHAWN MATOVU
Groomsman
RAYMOND JOHNS MWESIGWA
Groomsman
Contact
✆ +4673 808 71 75
✉ david_asberg_89@hotmail.com
✆ +4672 152 37 60
✉ matovuschiller@gmail.com