CAN I JUST ASK...?
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony commences promptly at 13:00, so we do ask that you aim to arrive around 12:00 so you have plenty of time to get parked and then you can settle in, have a chat with the other guests and have a drink beforehand if you would like!
Does the venue have disability access?
Yes! Most of the pathways are relatively flat and suitable for accessibility. There are stairs heading to the 'Oak Room' which may be used (weather dependent), however this can also be accessed from the rear of the chapel via the inclined driveway.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is a small car park on site, however we do politely ask that this is reserved for elderly guests/disabled guests and the wedding party on the big day. There is roadside parking available, however to avoid excessive traffic we would always suggest 'car-pooling' or other means of transport if possible! (taxi's available)
What is the dress code?
We of course want everybody to be comfortable during our big day...however with that in mind, we do ask that you come dressed in your finery! Suits for the men, and dresses for the women (or an adequate equivalent within reason!)
We also ask that you avoid wearing white too please! Let's allow the Bride to shine!
Can I snap some pictures during the ceremony?
We have decided that we will be having an 'Unplugged Ceremony'. This means please leave your cameras at home, your phones in your pockets (and on silent!) and any other electronics tucked away.
We have invested in an amazing photographer to capture our day and everybody enjoying themselves. Last thing we want is our photographs to come back with mobile phones everywhere!
Can I smoke/vape anywhere?
If you smoke or vape there is a small lounging area just to the side of the Chapel with a firepit and heaters if it gets a little nippy later in the evening! We do ask that you respect the other guests and refrain from roaming the grounds when smoking/vaping.
What if I have certain dietary requirements?
When you RSVP to your invite you can inform us of any important dietary information or allergies. The sooner you let us know, the sooner we can inform the caterers and venue. We don't want you going hungry!
Can I bring a plus one that wasn't specifically invited?
As much as we would love to have anybody and everybody at our Wedding, it unfortunately isn't possible. We have worked very hard to plan the day according to the number of guests invited, so please respect that.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
SLAP ON YOUR KILTS & DANCING SHOES!
Don't panic, we're not actually asking you to bring along a kilt! (Unless you feel that you particularly want to!)
We have booked an amazing Scottish Ceilidh 3-piece band (incl. caller) for the evening celebrations before the DJ takes over and would love for everybody to get involved where possible!
The venue in which we are getting married does have a designated dance floor, however this does not span the length of the stone flooring. We of course don't want any of our guests to break an ankle, as well as to protect the condition of the stone floors within our chosen venue as it is an English Heritage site, therefore we do ask that for you ladies (or men, there's no judgment here!) that intend to wear heels for the day, to just bring with you a spare pair of flat shoes that you will be able to slip on to join in. You'll probably be thankful!
FOR ALL INVITED
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Address: The Priests House, Barden Tower, Skipton, England, BD23 6AS, United Kingdom
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Time: 12:00pm - 23:30pm
PLEASE NOTE
THIS WILL BE AN 'ADULTS-ONLY' WEDDING
What does this mean?
We have made the decision that this will be an adult-only celebration for guests aged 10 years old and upwards.
But why?
While we adore your little ones, we have made this decision to ensure our ceremony and the speeches are as peaceful as possible, as well as giving those of you who are parents the opportunity to let your hair down!
We understand that our decision to have an 'adults-only' Wedding may not be everyone's preference, and there will be mixed opinions on this, but we hope you can appreciate that we are seeing this as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for us, and we've planned it to reflect our vision. Your presence means the world to us, and we are so excited to celebrate this milestone of ours with you!