Dan & Zoe's big adventure in Hong Kong, which resulted in the purchase of a diamond ring........!!!!!
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Sunday, 16 August 2009
The Engagement - pictures from Hong Kong
Dan & Zoe's big adventure in Hong Kong, which resulted in the purchase of a diamond ring........!!!!!
The run up to the Big Day
Wedding planning is in full swing. We have been busy with the preparations for both the wedding and the house move.
- The venue, the photographer, videographer, DJ & dress were all booked a while back!
- In July we bought the wedding ties for the groom and all the grooms men, plus manged to get a special run of a John Lewis flower girl dress for Jessica and order a bridesmaid dress for Lenka.
- August has been in whirlwind of finding a String Quarter, sourcing the chair covers & more!
- September is meeting time at the venue to decide menu's & timing for the day, plus pick flowers.
- October we order the cake and have food & wine tasting (it's 'free' of sorts??).
- November we meet the String Quartet and pick our music for the day. Plus it's time to buy table decorations and all the other things we'd forgotten about earlier! & start the table planning, but so many variables keep changing, including the guests!
*** STOP PRESS*** - the wedding ceremony is now at 2pm - DO NOT MISS IT!!
- December is make final tweaks to plans & pay last few cheques for services??!! Then write the name cards & more.......
- The venue, the photographer, videographer, DJ & dress were all booked a while back!
- In July we bought the wedding ties for the groom and all the grooms men, plus manged to get a special run of a John Lewis flower girl dress for Jessica and order a bridesmaid dress for Lenka.
- August has been in whirlwind of finding a String Quarter, sourcing the chair covers & more!
- September is meeting time at the venue to decide menu's & timing for the day, plus pick flowers.
- October we order the cake and have food & wine tasting (it's 'free' of sorts??).
- November we meet the String Quartet and pick our music for the day. Plus it's time to buy table decorations and all the other things we'd forgotten about earlier! & start the table planning, but so many variables keep changing, including the guests!
*** STOP PRESS*** - the wedding ceremony is now at 2pm - DO NOT MISS IT!!
- December is make final tweaks to plans & pay last few cheques for services??!! Then write the name cards & more.......
People to Look out for on the Big Day
Our friends "reading" on the Big Day
Karen (our friend from Kingston Uni) - minus cowgirl hat
Nicole (Zoe's friend from the Class of '97 C&L graduate trainee's)
Our bridesmaid, Lenka (Zoe's friend from home)
Jessica, our Flower Girl (Denise - our friend from Uni's daughter)
Zoe's Dad (Steve)
The Twins (Frank & Harry)
Jessica, our Flower Girl (Denise - our friend from Uni's daughter)
Zoe's Dad (Steve)
The Twins (Frank & Harry)
The Hen (& Stag?)
A select few pictures from the Night out with the Girls........
More interestingly there are none from 'The Stag'
Chocolate making a great 'girls' day out!!
We are smiling as at some points we didn't realise how dangerous heating up chocolate was to be!!
Summary of Proceedings for the Big Day
Timings for Big Day (Saturday 19th Dec 2009)
Arrival - 1.00/1.30pm with suggested latest time to be at the venue 30 mins prior to the ceremony (to be parked & seated). A String Quartet will be playing from 1.40pm whilst you are directed to your seats.
Note: the public cafe will be open in Pembroke Lodge if you require a drink / snack on arrival prior to being seated.
Ceremony - 2.00pm to approx. 2.30pm (includes 2 readings & us signing the register).
Photographs - due to lighting constraints we would like a large group photo of all the guests straight after the ceremony. We will have the Best Man / Usher's calling groups for photo's from the Reception drinks.
Reception drinks - 2.45pm to 4.45pm
Seating - 4.45pm - 5pm you will be asked to file into the dinning room.
Wedding Breakfast & the Speaches - 5.30pm to 7.30
Coffee & Mints - 7.30pm to 8pm (with cake cutting)
First dance - 8.15pm (approx.)
Disco - post first dance until 12 mindnight (with last orders approx. 11.45pm)
Arrival - 1.00/1.30pm with suggested latest time to be at the venue 30 mins prior to the ceremony (to be parked & seated). A String Quartet will be playing from 1.40pm whilst you are directed to your seats.
Note: the public cafe will be open in Pembroke Lodge if you require a drink / snack on arrival prior to being seated.
Ceremony - 2.00pm to approx. 2.30pm (includes 2 readings & us signing the register).
Photographs - due to lighting constraints we would like a large group photo of all the guests straight after the ceremony. We will have the Best Man / Usher's calling groups for photo's from the Reception drinks.
Reception drinks - 2.45pm to 4.45pm
Seating - 4.45pm - 5pm you will be asked to file into the dinning room.
Wedding Breakfast & the Speaches - 5.30pm to 7.30
Coffee & Mints - 7.30pm to 8pm (with cake cutting)
First dance - 8.15pm (approx.)
Disco - post first dance until 12 mindnight (with last orders approx. 11.45pm)
Menu for the Big Day
Starters:
- Bacon, mushroom & onion crostini topped with melted cheese & served with salad
- Vegetarian: Fresh asparagus spears served with quails eggs, dill & hollandaise sauce
Main:
- Roast chicken breast (marinated) served with enriched gravy
- Vegetarian: Spinach, leek, truffle oil & feta cheese encased in a filo parcel & served with a tomato & basil sauce
- Vegetables: roast potatoes, julienne carrots, broccoli & sugar snap peas
Dessert:
- Sticky toffee pudding with rich toffee sauce & clotted cream
Childrens menu:
- Starter: bread roll
- Main: Tomato pasta
- Icecream
- Bacon, mushroom & onion crostini topped with melted cheese & served with salad
- Vegetarian: Fresh asparagus spears served with quails eggs, dill & hollandaise sauce
Main:
- Roast chicken breast (marinated) served with enriched gravy
- Vegetarian: Spinach, leek, truffle oil & feta cheese encased in a filo parcel & served with a tomato & basil sauce
- Vegetables: roast potatoes, julienne carrots, broccoli & sugar snap peas
Dessert:
- Sticky toffee pudding with rich toffee sauce & clotted cream
Childrens menu:
- Starter: bread roll
- Main: Tomato pasta
- Icecream
Directions for the Big Day
Public Transport:
If you are travelling from central London or the surrounding area by train or underground, the closest station is Richmond (train & tube). You should easily be able to get a black cab from the station direct to the venue.
Alternative stations are Norbiton and Kingston (in case of any weekend railworks on the line) - with Norbiton the closer of the two, however, there are usually less taxi's in the rank here.
By Car:
From Bristol -
From Norwich -
If you are travelling from central London or the surrounding area by train or underground, the closest station is Richmond (train & tube). You should easily be able to get a black cab from the station direct to the venue.
Alternative stations are Norbiton and Kingston (in case of any weekend railworks on the line) - with Norbiton the closer of the two, however, there are usually less taxi's in the rank here.
By Car:
From Bristol -
From Norwich -
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