FAQ

Please send in your RSVP by Saturday 31st August to allow us time to put together the final number of guests, as well as accommodate any dietary requirements you may have.

We have opted for a dress code of 'Summer Semi-Formal' - but ultimately, we want you to wear something that makes you feel great. Fun and bright colours are encouraged. If you want to use this as an opportunity to get dressed up then go for it! The wedding will be taking place on the last day of summer (isn't that romantic?), and will hopefully be taking place outdoors, but please bring a spare layer in case the weather isn't looking favourable.

Please arrive at Minstead Lodge at 12:30pm. The ceremony will begin at 1pm, with the reception to follow at the same venue. The wedding breakfast will be served from 2:30pm; evening food will also be provided. The reception finishes at 11pm.

The wedding breakfast will be held from 2:30pm. This will be served buffet-style, so that you can choose what looks good to you on the day; there will be a variety of options to hopefully cater to all tastes.

Evening food will be served from 8pm to see you through the evening's festivities!

Yes, we would be delighted to have the whole family present! Your little ones are more than welcome to celebrate the day with us. Please bring plenty to keep them entertained.

Yes, Minstead Lodge is pet friendly; please let the bride or groom know if you plan on bringing your furry friend.

Yes, in fact we encourage it! We have opted not to hire a professional photographer, so that the day (and the memories!) feel as organic and un-staged as possible. Therefore, if you have a camera that you would be happy to bring, we encourage you to do so. However, during the ceremony we ask that all phones are on silent, and for guests to be respectful of others' views (i.e. we don't want anyone unable to see the ceremony due to the person in front of them holding their phone up!).

Any photos you take during the day can be shared with us, as well as the other guests, by uploading them to our shared Gallery here.

We kindly ask that you resist the temptation to post any photos of the bride & groom on social media until after we have had the chance to do so ourselves.

There are plenty of hotels in the area, as well as plenty of Bed & Breakfasts and Airbnbs. A few of the closest hotels include:

Bartley Lodge Hotel, https://bartleylodge.newforesthotels.co.uk/

Woodlands Lodge Hotel, https://www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk/ 

Travelodge Stoney Cross Lyndhurst, https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/55/Stoney-Cross-Lyndhurst-hotel

The Crown Manor House Hotel, https://www.crownhotel-lyndhurst.co.uk/

Ormonde House Hotel, https://www.ormondehouse.co.uk/

Forest Lodge Hotel, https://forestlodge.newforesthotels.co.uk/

The lodge has ample parking, and guests are welcome to leave their cars parked overnight until 11am the next day, so you can feel free to enjoy a few drinks and get a taxi back to a hotel.

The nearest train stations are Ashurst New Forest (5.8mi by car), Totton (6.4mi), Brockenhurst (6.5mi), and Beaulieu Road (6.8mi). If travelling by train, you will need to book a taxi, as bus services in the area are very limited.

We advise booking a taxi in advance, so you feel safe in the knowledge that your journeys are covered (particularly for your return journey in the evening). Local taxi companies include:

Lyndhurst Taxis, 023 8017 0330, https://lyndhurst-taxis.co.uk/

New Forest Taxis, 023 8017 0750, http://www.newforest-taxis.co.uk/

Station Taxis Brockenhurst, 07708 866 844, https://brockenhursttaxi.com/lyndhurst-taxis/

Lyndhurst Taxi, 07828 431711, http://www.lyndhursttaxi.co.uk/

Ubers may also be available, which can be booked in advance.

Your presence at our wedding is present enough. However should you wish to celebrate with a gift, we would gratefully accept a contribution to our honeymoon. For guests who may prefer to give a physical gift, our registry is available here: https://www.giftster.com/list/2pBmp/ 

If you do choose to give a physical gift, please send it to our home in favour of bringing them with you on the day; for our address, please contact Rosie, James, Emma (the Maid of Honour), Mary (James' mother) or Pat (Rosie's mother).

Please contact the Maid of Honour, Emma, with any pressing questions you may have on the day, as the bride and groom will have their hands full preparing for the nuptials! Emma can be contacted on 07397 078006.