The Wedding of

Friday, 2nd August 2024

What you may want to know on the day

Dress Code

It’s black tie for the men and dress to impress by the ladies. (In this gender-fluid world please feel free to choose one or the other depending on how you feel on the day).

Arrival

Please arrive from 12.15 PM and no later than 12.45 PM and proceed to the main lawn. There will be refreshments and lite bites available upon arrival.

Confetti

This will be provided. Wadhurst have a policy on this so please do not bring your own.

Drinks in the Castle

Due to the delicacy of the furniture and carpets, no red drinks can be consumed within the castle including wine, aperol and cranberry juice.

Firework and sparklers

Firework and sparklers are not allowed

Food and alcohol

Mark and Neil will be glad to feed and water you from arrival until the evening cocktails. Wine, beer, guinness, Gin and Vodka will be available along with a selection of mixers soft drinks and water. Glasses and ice will be provided by the caterers. If you have a favourite tipple, feel free to bring this and hand it over to the staff upon arrival with advice of which table you are sitting on. You will be provided with your table name upon arrival.

The Evening

As this is an all day event, the Castle will be closing at 8.00 pm. We appreciate that some guests will have a journey home so please, should you want to, please feel free to leave after the post wedding breakfast cocktails. For those that want to join us, we will be heading to the pub at the hotel. Feel free to get changed and relax, see you in the bar if you’re still standing!

Parking

If you are driving to the event there is ample parking in the paddock. The car can be left in the paddock overnight, at their owners’ own risk, and must be collected by 10.00 AM the next day.

Photos

Feel free to take and share on social media. This is an all day event with no additional guests in the evening so you wont be giving anything away. We would appreciate you sharing your photos with us and there will be an app to follow.

Transport

The Castle is located in a rural area. Cabs will need to be booked in advance. For those that are choosing to stay at the Premier Inn hotel, there will be a mini bus running between the venue and the hotel from 7 PM to 8 PM.

Close time

Doors close at 8.00 PM  

Gifts

If you are so generous to consider a gift then we would welcome John Lewis Vouchers. However, your presence will be our present on the day.

Wedding Details

Event Details

Date:
Friday, 2 August 2024

Location:
Wadhurst Castle
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 6DA

Wadhurst Castle

Accommodation

Mark and Neil will be staying at the Premier Inn, Merevale House, Royal Tunbridge Wells.

They will be staying on the Thursday night before and welcome any who would like to come and join them for some supper and drinks.

RSVP

Please confirm your RSVP to Mark and Neil, including any dietary requirements and any allergies.