The Cara Cup

Wedding Party Dinner

The Night Before

Welcome Drinks

The Big Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

The Day After

Recovery Pool Party

Continued Celebrations

French Riviera from Wednesday

Summer

Our Wedding

On September 9th, 2021 (Happy Birthday, Uncle Pat!!), we met in the most romantic of circumstances: at work in the Lyst offices in the City of London. Callum was doing a new starter introduction at an All Hands, having joined the company on Monday that week. Callum’s introduction mentioned his love for football and traveling, which prompted Lara to turn to a friend and say: “we need to go befriend this guy at drinks later”.Throughout the next year, we got to know each other in a work capacity as Callum became Lara’s manager in January of 2022 when she moved over to the Analytics team. Throughout 2022, we managed to hide a budding relationship from the rest of the company (well kinda, it wasn’t as sly as we thought) while balancing date nights and 1-1s.Quickly becoming inseparable, we decided to move in together in 2023. Our flat in Costa del Wandsworth is still where we live today. In this time, we have been LOVING the DINK lifestyle, enjoying all of London's incredible people, restaurants, pubs, and more, hosting our friends, and traveling to the US and Europe loads. On one of these lovely trips to Ireland, on July 11th, 2025, Callum proposed to Lara. He decided the perfect place to ask Lara to be a McCarthy was in Tipperary in the Irish countryside, as this is where his paternal grandfather’s story (and the McCarthy name) originated. With rosé in hand, Callum got down on one knee in Lara’s best friend Emily’s in-laws' back garden before we headed off to celebrate at the pub… named McCarthy’s!!!!Later that year, in November of 2025, when visiting the US for our engagement party at Leggetts and Cate and Mike’s wedding, we very suddenly (and excitedly) decided to elope in New York City on the same visit. Somehow, someway, we managed to find a cancellation for both appointments required for marriage, so on Friday November 14th, we picked up their marriage license in Manhattan and on Thursday November 20th, we got married in.............. Staten Island, New York.Obviously though, there is always room for a bigger occasion. Lara has had the most amazing time planning this wedding, always maintaining that this is her only excuse to get everyone she loves, from across the world, in one room. As for Callum, he’s had a great time visiting Provence and eating good food, while having Lara kept busy at home. We cannot wait to celebrate this next chapter of our story with all of our family and friends, as that is what will really make it feel official.

Our Story

Photos

The people below are our chosen family and proof that we have excellent taste.

Callum's best friend since secondary school in Bromley.

Tom Rosemeyer

Lara's best friend since the age of six in Robbinsville.

Emily Henry

Reagan McCarthy

Alex and Aristo Cauwels

Callum's best friend / sister since 1995.

Taylor Harley

Callum's best friend / sister since 1998.

Bobbie Notcutt

PJ Farrell

Lara's friend since middle school and travel soccer in Robbinsville.

Jamie Lazzaro

Callum's friend since secondary school in Bromley.

Charlie Arnold

Jackie Levering

Lincoln (Wilby) Witter

Lara's friend since travel soccer in Robbinsville.

Lindsey Tattory

Danny Laws

Lara's friend since Jamie introduced them as teenagers.

Antonia Attardo

Callum's friend since college at the University of Warwick.

Rob (Slug) Hurley

Chrissy Baird Patton

Shahram (Trevor) Nojo

Mckenzie Rapp

Harri Coldray

Natalie Baldacci

Leeban (Lee Man) Mohammed

Lara's friend since working at Camp Walden in New York.

Jess Gray

Dhar Mattoo

Lara's friend since postgraduate university in London.

Kelly Houlston

Callum (and Lara)'s friend since working at Lyst in London.

Greg Docherty

Lara (and Callum)'s friend since working at Lyst in London.

Nick Lupu

Callum's friend since working at Fresha in London.

Leon Tang

Lara's friend since Jamie and Antonia brought her to a girls' ski trip in Chamonix.

Gabby Liguori

Wedding Party

Airports

Coming from the French Riviera (south):- Marseille (Marseille Provence Airport - MRS): 1hr 15mins from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue.- Nice (Nice Côte d'Azur Airport - NCE): 3hrs from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue.Coming from the French Alps (north):- Lyon (Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport - LYS): 2hrs from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue.- Geneva (Genève Aéroport - GVA): 3hrs from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue.

Train Station

The closest train station to the venue is Avignon. You can get the high speed TGV train direct from Paris in 2.5hrs. It is about a 40 minute drive to Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue.

Transportation

Due to the remoteness of the area, we suggest renting a car to get around. That being said, we will provide shuttles from the towns/hotels to the venue for both the Monday and the Tuesday, so that everyone can enjoy the parties worry-free!

Suggested Schedule

Friday June 18th / Saturday June 19th: Arrive in ProvenceWe will already be in Provence the week leading up to the wedding, but we recommend guests fly in by Saturday.Sunday June 20th: Welcome DrinksThe Cara Cup tee times will start at 8am. For those not playing in the Cara Cup, the day is yours (we have recommendations on the Things To Do tab). Welcome drinks will be at Château de Massillan (20 mins from SPTC) from 6pm-9pm in the evening.Monday June 21st: Wedding DayShuttles will be organized from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and Château de Massillan to the venue for a 4pm ceremony!Tuesday June 22nd: Recovery Pool PartyFrom 12pm-6pm, we are hosting a pool party at the venue for anyone that's sticking around :)Wednesday June 23rd: Continue your vacation or go home :(

Travel

For those playing in the Cara Cup, we recommend staying nearby from the Saturday night (June 19th). For the Wedding Party that is staying at Les Domaines de Patras, your room is booked Sunday - Wednesday. We will be in touch regarding our plans for the nights before and after.

Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux

We will have shuttles to and from these hotels to both the Wedding Day and the Day After. <a href="https://www.villaaugusta.fr/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Villa Augusta</a>This is a 4-star hotel with recently refurbished rooms, a restaurant, and a courtyard and pool. We have block-booked all 23 rooms, so to book, you can email <a href="https://www.theknot.com/gs/dashboard/preview/pages/96387788/person-items/ruche@villaaugusta.fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ruche@villaaugusta.fr</a> and use the booking code: WeddingLara2027. Please indicate in your email which dates you plan on staying. <a href="https://levictoriaboutiquehotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Victoria Boutique Hotel</a>Despite this (officially) being a 3-star hotel, the rooms are a very similar standard to Villa Augusta. They have a rooftop and bar, but no restaurant or pool. We have block-booked 30 of their 35 rooms, so to book, you can email <a href="https://www.theknot.com/gs/dashboard/preview/pages/96387788/person-items/contact@levictoriaboutiquehotel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@levictoriaboutiquehotel.com</a> and say you are coming for Callum and Lara's wedding! Please indicate in your email which dates you plan on staying. If there are no more rooms left in the block-booking, you can try to book one of the five remaining rooms directly on their website.

Grignan

Depending on how many people stay in Grignan, we will organize transportation to and from these hotels. If numbers are small, we will contact those guests regarding taxi services in the area.<a href="https://www.clairplume.com/en/chapouton-farm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Ferme Chapouton</a>This is a 4-star hotel with lovely rooms, a swimming pool, and two restaurants. They have 13 rooms and you can book directly with the hotel.<a href="https://www.clairplume.com/en/le-clair-de-la-plume/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Clair de la Plume</a>This is a 4-star hotel, verging on 5, as it has recently received a Michelin Key (and is considered one of the best value hotels in France). The have 13 rooms and you can book directly with the hotel.<a href="https://www.pavillonm.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Pavillion M</a>This is a 5-star luxury guest house, with five double rooms. It balances the intimacy of a private villa with the amenities of a hotel. You can book directly with the hotel.

Les Domaines de Patras

The venue has 25 rooms in total, and a further 10 rooms on the property (35 total). The rooms in the venue are reserved for our Wedding Party and their partners. We have contacted anyone offered a room of the 10 other rooms. There are no remaining rooms available at the venue at this time.

Château de Massillan

<a href="https://chateaudemassillan.fr/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château de Massillan</a>This is a gorgeous 4-star country estate. We are hosting our Wedding Party dinner and Welcome Drinks here on Sunday June 20th. This hotel has restaurants, a bar, a spa, courtyards, and pools. We have booked 20 rooms here, but there are no remaining rooms available at this time.

Other Options

<a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/maison-roucas.en-gb.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maison Roucas</a> is a 5-bedroom country house with a restaurant. It is only a 5 minute drive from the venue, but you will need to arrange your own transportation. <a href="https://domaine-colombier.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le Domaine du Colombier</a> is a 5-star hotel about 20 minutes northwest of the venue (near the Cara Cup Golf Course). It is a gorgeous property with a Michelin star restaurant, a bistro, and an outdoor pool. You will need to arrange your own transportation. AirBnBs and Gîtes (the French term for self-catered holiday home) are available throughout the area. If you are staying in the town center of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux but not in one of the two hotels, please indicate this on your RSVP as we can include you for transportation. Anywhere else, you will need to arrange your own transportation.

Accommodation

Big Al (Team USA) and Pat Mac (Team Europe) are hosting a Ryder-cup style golf tournament coined The Cara Cup. If you are interested, please reach out to us!

Nearby Vineyards

If you're looking from something to do on Sunday while the Cara Cup is taking place, there are a few vineyards within a 20 minute drive from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux:- <a href="https://domainerozel.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domaine Rozel</a> (right by the Cara Cup course)- <a href="https://www.domaine-de-montine.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domaine de Montine</a>- <a href="https://domainedegrangeneuve.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domaine de Grangeneuve</a>

Provence

Crillon-le-Brave

With wedding planning, we've been so lucky to enjoy a few trips to Provence over the two-year planning process. In this time, we explored a variety of towns, hotels, and restaurants. With food seen as a destination in France, this list highlights luxury hotels with incredible restaurants that serve as the focal point within these charming Provençal villages.Here are some of our favorites (in order of closest distance to Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue):- Les Oliviers de Salettes in Charols (45mins from SPTC)- Le Château des Alpilles in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (1hr from SPTC)NOTE: if you want more than a village and want to explore a town and have lunch and shop for a day trip, we HIGHLY recommend Saint-Rémy-de-Provence!!- Crillon-le-Brave in Crillon-le-Brave (1hr from SPTC)- Airelles in Gordes (1.5hrs from SPTC)- Domaine de Fontenille in Lauris (1.5hrs from SPTC)- Capelongue in Bonnieux (1.5hrs from SPTC)- Le Moulin in Lourmarin (1.5hrs from SPTC)- Château de la Gaude in Aix-en-Provence (1.5hrs from SPTC)- Lou Calen in Cotignac (2hrs from SPTC)

Rosé and Olive Oil

Château d'Estoublon

Provence is known for its incredible vineyards that produce the best rosé and olive oil in the world. Here are some of our favorites (in order of closest distance to Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / the venue):- <a href="https://www.estoublon.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château d'Estoublon</a> (1hr from SPTC)- <a href="https://chateau-la-coste.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château La Coste</a> (1.5hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://www.miraval.com/en/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château Miraval</a> (2hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://www.maisonmirabeau.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maison Mirabeau</a> (2hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://www.esclans.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château d'Esclans</a> (2.5hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://www.chateauberne.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château de Berne</a> (2.5 hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://minuty.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Château Minuty</a> (3hrs from SPTC)- <a href="https://www.domaines-ott.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domaines Ott</a> (two vineyards in AOC Côtes de Provence and one in AOC Bandol)

Things to Do

Q + A

Registry

Having close friends and family across more than four countries, we have always said that our wedding is the one excuse in our life to have all of our favorite people in one place. Having you join us in Provence is more than we could ask for and your presence means everything to us.

Because we will spend these next few years in transition and it is not customary in Europe, we are choosing to forego a typical registry. If you would like to send a gift via bank transfer, we would be so grateful for a contribution towards our future together: we want to move to the US, buy a home, visit Japan, and start a family!

A note on cash xWe’ll be traveling before and after the wedding, so we kindly ask that you refrain from gifting cash in cards.

Bank Transfer Details

Bank Transfer in GBP:Name: Lara CauwelsAccount number: 80459176Sort code: 60-84-64IBAN: GB41 TRWI 6084 6480 4591 76Swift/BIC: TRWIGB2LXXXBank name and address: Wise Payments Limited, Worship Square, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE, United KingdomBank Transfer in USD:Name: Lara CauwelsAccount type: DepositRouting number (for wire and ACH): 084009519Account number: 368490083956103Address: Wise US Inc, 108 W 13th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United StatesSwift/BIC: TRWIUS35XXXBank Transfer in EUR:Name: Lara CauwelsIBAN: BE44 9058 5161 5345Swift/BIC: TRWIBEB1XXXBank name and address: Wise, Rue du Trône 100, 3rd floor, Brussels, 1050, Belgium

Callum & Lara

Callum & Lara

C&L

The Cara Cup

The Night Before

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Wedding Party Dinner

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Welcome Drinks

The Big Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

7:00 PM–4:00 AM

Reception

The Day After

12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Recovery Pool Party

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Continued Celebrations