Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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All you could possibly want to know ... but if we've missed anything, please ping us an email.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Something smart! We're going formal (but not super-formal) so, gents, a jacket and tie would be nice. Preferably no jeans, and definitely no shorts! Ladies, please wear something suitably fancy.
Note that there will be a ceilidh so, if you want to take part, wear something you can dance in, and DEFINITELY pack some comfy shoes.
Colours. As you might have noticed from this website, our wedding colours are green and purple. We're not being prescriptive (or proscriptive) but, if you do turn up in one of those, you run the slight risk of being mistaken for a bridesmaid / groomsman and being put to work.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET THERE? WHEN DOES IT END?
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET THERE? WHEN DOES IT END?
Please arrive at 11.30am if you're full-day, and any time after 5pm if you're an evening guest.
Unfortunately, we need to vacate Victoria Baths at 11pm.
All the timings are on our Schedule page.
AM I FULL-DAY OR EVENING-ONLY?
AM I FULL-DAY OR EVENING-ONLY?
Well, if you need to ask... π
Seriously though, it was in your invitation message. If you received an e-card with a green base and bunting, you're full-day. If it was mostly purple with fairy lights, it's just the evening.
If you're still not sure, just message one of us.
Full-day invite
Evening-only invite
MAY I BRING A PLUS ONE?
MAY I BRING A PLUS ONE?
This is going to get awkward. In short, no, not unless we've invited them already. That said, we have tried to include any partners that we know about β if something has changed, please do give us a shout and we'll try to accommodate your new beau.
Don't worry about not knowing anyone there β there'll be plenty in the same boat, and our friends are a pretty welcoming bunch.
MAY I BRING MY KIDS?
MAY I BRING MY KIDS?
After a lot of thought, we've decided to make this an adults-only wedding. So no kids are invited, with the exception of our niece and nephew.
We really hope you can still join our celebrations, but can only apologise if this means that you won't be able to make it. If you're local (or staying close by), please consider popping along for a few hours if you can, or tag-teaming the day with your other half.
Kids are welcome to join us on Sunday, at either Victoria Baths or whichever pub we end up in afterwards.
HOW DO I GET THERE? WHERE CAN I PARK? HOW DO I GET HOME?
HOW DO I GET THERE? WHERE CAN I PARK? HOW DO I GET HOME?
Take a look at our Location page.
IS IT ALL INDOORS?
IS IT ALL INDOORS?
Yes! The downside of an urban venue is that there aren't any lovely gardens to wander around. On the flipside, that does mean that you won't get rained on.
IS THE VENUE ACCESSIBLE?
IS THE VENUE ACCESSIBLE?
Yes ... mostly. There's a wheelchair ramp into the Ladies' Pool entrance at the front of the building, if we remember correctly.Β
The only area we're using that isn't step-free is the Gala Pool itself, where the ceremony will be taking place. However, if you can't get down the stairs into the pool, you'll still have a great view from floor level β we'll put some chairs there but please let us know so we can make sure there are enough.
WHAT WILL THERE BE TO EAT?
WHAT WILL THERE BE TO EAT?
Hopefully you won't go hungry. There'll be canapΓ©s served after the ceremony, then the wedding breakfast at 3pm β curries, rice, and various other bits.Β
Evening food will be served up at 8pm β pies, mash and (of course) gravy.Β
There'll also be cheese and cake for people to graze on.
More details on our Food and Drink page.
IS IT A FREE BAR?
IS IT A FREE BAR?
While there will be drinks served after the ceremony β including some very special wedding beers β and during the wedding breakfast, we're afraid that it will be a paid bar. The venue is cashless so please bring a card or your phone.Β
More details on our Food and Drink page.
WHAT'S A CEILIDH?
WHAT'S A CEILIDH?
A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering featuring lively folk music and dancing. While we're neither Scottish nor Irish, we both really enjoy a good ceilidh so thought we should have one at our wedding.
Please get up and have a go β and don't be afraid to ask someone (anyone!) to dance with you. There'll be a caller leading it all, teaching everyone the dances and calling them as the band plays. No prior experience necessary!
CAN I HELP OUT?
CAN I HELP OUT?
That'd be lovely! While we don't need any help on the day (as the wedding party and venue staff should have it all sorted), we could do with a few hands on the Friday afternoon to help us set up. Drop us an email if you're available.
We'll also be back at Victoria Baths on the Sunday to clear up a bit. You're welcome to join us for a cuppa and a sandwich β just turning up is okay, but preferably let us know on the RSVP form so we know how much food to get in.
MAY I TAKE PHOTOS?
MAY I TAKE PHOTOS?
We ask that you don't take photos (or videos) during the ceremony β please leave our photographers to do their thing.
That aside, please take as many photos as you can during the rest of the day. Feel free to stick them on social media β preferably Facebook ('cos we're Gen X) β but please wait until after the wedding breakfast so we can post one first.
We'd also appreciate it if you could share your favourite pics using the PhotoCircle app. Sorry for asking you to install yet another app.
IS THERE A GIFT LIST?
IS THERE A GIFT LIST?
Honestly, having lived together for 9 years now, we have all we need...and then some! Having you there to help us celebrate our wedding is all the gift that we need.
However, if you are feeling generous, please consider contributing to our honeymoon, or to a charity that's close to our hearts. See our Gifts page.
WHO'S IN THE WEDDING PARTY?
WHO'S IN THE WEDDING PARTY?
Lots of the templates we've seen include cheesy bios of all the bridesmaids and groomsmen. That's not really our style, so we'll just list them below.
BEST MEN
Ian Lewis, Pete WaterhouseGROOMSMEN
Ed Bray, Adrian Dobson, Paul KarimMAN OF HONOUR
John WrayBRIDESMAIDS
Caroline Marriott, Sara Marriott
All the above should know what's going on, so feel free to ask them questions on the day.
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