Together with their families

Chris & Samantha

Saturday 16th December 2027

The Ravenswood · Ashdown Forest, West Sussex

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Welcome

We can't wait to celebrate with you

On the shortest, darkest afternoon of the year, we'll be saying our vows by candlelight at a fifteenth-century manor deep in Ashdown Forest — and we'd love nothing more than for you to be there. Below you'll find everything you need for the day: the running order, where to stay, how to get there, and your food choices for the wedding breakfast.

The Day

Order of Events

12:30

Guests arrive

Please be seated in the Great Hall by 1pm.

13:00

Ceremony

In the Great Hall, by candlelight.

14:00

Drinks reception

Fireside in the Library and walled garden (weather permitting).

16:00

Wedding breakfast

Speeches follow the meal.

19:30

Evening guests arrive · First dance

Music and dancing in the Barn.

00:00

Carriages

Taxis home — see travel details below.

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Getting There

Venue, Stays & Travel

Venue

The Ravenswood

A fifteenth-century manor house set in eighteen acres, in the heart of Ashdown Forest.

Cinder Hill, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4HY

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Hotel

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A short drive from the venue, with a room block reserved for our guests.

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Hotel — Budget option

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A more affordable option nearby, also within easy reach of the venue.

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Getting home

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We recommend pre-booking, as this is a rural spot and cars can be limited late at night.

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A Small Note

On Children

As much as we'd love to invite all of our friends' children, we can only accommodate a few close family children. We hope that you will understand this decision and that you will still be able to join us on our special day.

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Wedding Breakfast

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Gifts

Your Company Is Enough

Your company is truly enough, and having you there is all we could ask for. But if you'd like to mark the day with something more, a contribution towards our honeymoon fund would be greatly appreciated.

Alternatively, a donation to either Parkinson's UK or St Catherine's Hospice would be very well received.

Honeymoon fund

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Every little bit helps us make the most of our first trip away as a married couple.

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In support of

Parkinson's UK

Funding research and support for people living with Parkinson's.

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In support of

St Catherine's HospiceConfirm which

End of life and palliative care for the local community.

Linked here to St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley (West Sussex & East Surrey) — let us know if you mean a different St Catherine's Hospice.

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