Together with their families
Saturday 16th December 2027
The Ravenswood · Ashdown Forest, West Sussex
Welcome
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
Please be seated in the Great Hall by 1pm.
In the Great Hall, by candlelight.
Fireside in the Library and walled garden (weather permitting).
Speeches follow the meal.
Music and dancing in the Barn.
Taxis home — see travel details below.
Timings above are a sample running order Confirm times
Getting There
A fifteenth-century manor house set in eighteen acres, in the heart of Ashdown Forest.
Venue website ↗ Get directions ↗A short drive from the venue, with a room block reserved for our guests.
Book a room ↗A more affordable option nearby, also within easy reach of the venue.
Book a room ↗We recommend pre-booking, as this is a rural spot and cars can be limited late at night.
Book online ↗A Small Note
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.
RSVP
Wedding Breakfast
Gifts
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.
Every little bit helps us make the most of our first trip away as a married couple.
Give to the honeymoon fund ↗Funding research and support for people living with Parkinson's.
Donate to Parkinson's UK ↗End of life and palliative care for the local community.
Donate to St Catherine's Hospice ↗