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 -
The Gift List
If you would like to buy us something as a wedding gift please see below:
- John Lewis: Gift List No. 380756 - we only have limited items on the list that we actully would like for the new house. If there isn't anything for the amount you would like to spend, JL will sell you Gift Vouchers. We are planning to use any Gift Vouchers received towards buying Garden Furniture.
You can buy from ourlist in 3 ways: 1) online @ http://www.johnlewis.com/ 2) by calling 0845 600 2202 or 3) by visiting any John Lewis shop
- We already have a number of things for the house, so as an alternative list we are setting up a Holiday Voucher list. This will go towards our honeymoon - you can buy Vouchers in different amounts. Please buy from Trailfinders [quote Gift Reference 5B2NC7 & our names] online @ www.trailfinders.com/giftlist or by calling 0207 938 3836.
- John Lewis: Gift List No. 380756 - we only have limited items on the list that we actully would like for the new house. If there isn't anything for the amount you would like to spend, JL will sell you Gift Vouchers. We are planning to use any Gift Vouchers received towards buying Garden Furniture.
You can buy from ourlist in 3 ways: 1) online @ http://www.johnlewis.com/ 2) by calling 0845 600 2202 or 3) by visiting any John Lewis shop
- We already have a number of things for the house, so as an alternative list we are setting up a Holiday Voucher list. This will go towards our honeymoon - you can buy Vouchers in different amounts. Please buy from Trailfinders [quote Gift Reference 5B2NC7 & our names] online @ www.trailfinders.com/giftlist or by calling 0207 938 3836.
Local Information / Accommodation
Richmond Park is loctaed in south west London and is a large rustic park with wild deer roaming around in their natural habitat.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/
The wedding venue (Pembroke Lodge) is close to Richmond Gate. The park gates are locked at night and the venue has keys to allow open access for taxi's /cars through Richmond Gate only. We reccommend that you stay in the Richmond area (as oppopse to Kingston / Surbiton etc) as all taxi's will have to 'exit' via Richmond Gate and the taxi fare home will be higher!!
Note: the venue will arrange taxi's home from the wedding (this can be arranged through the venue on the night) - you don't need to worry about it.
Hotels / Bed & Breakfast / Travel Lodge:
To cater for all tastes, below are a selection of accommodation options. The first two hotels are more expensive as very close to the venue, but you can get a discount as we are getting married at Pembroke Lodge - both hotels share leisure facilities.
- Richmond Gate Hotel (smaller boutique hotel): www.foliohotels.com/richmondgate Email res.richmondgate@foliohotels.com Telephone 0208 940 0061. Quote Zoe Lewis & Daniel Hendrey with reference number 13311 for a special discount rate.
- Richmond Hill Hotel (larger hotel): www.foliohotels.com/richmondhill Email res.richmondhill@foliohotels.com Telephone 0208 940 2247. Quote Zoe Lewis & Daniel Hendrey with reference number 13312 for a special discount rate.
- Smaller / local hotel: http://www.therichmondparkhotel.co.uk/index.html
- Ivy Cottage: Bed & Breakfast / Guest House http://akers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&view=property&id=249
- Smaller / local hotel: http://quinnshotellondon.com/Quinns-hotel-london-location.asp
- Another smaller hotel very close to park http://www.hobarthall.net/Hobart/Home2.html
- Travel Lodge: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/ there is no Travel Lodge in the Richmond area, therefore, the nearest is one of the 2 located in central Kingston.
- Premier Inn: http://www.premierinn.com/pti/findHotel.do again there is no Premier Inn close to the venue, the nearest is either @ Twickenham Rugby stadium or in Kew.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/
The wedding venue (Pembroke Lodge) is close to Richmond Gate. The park gates are locked at night and the venue has keys to allow open access for taxi's /cars through Richmond Gate only. We reccommend that you stay in the Richmond area (as oppopse to Kingston / Surbiton etc) as all taxi's will have to 'exit' via Richmond Gate and the taxi fare home will be higher!!
Note: the venue will arrange taxi's home from the wedding (this can be arranged through the venue on the night) - you don't need to worry about it.
Hotels / Bed & Breakfast / Travel Lodge:
To cater for all tastes, below are a selection of accommodation options. The first two hotels are more expensive as very close to the venue, but you can get a discount as we are getting married at Pembroke Lodge - both hotels share leisure facilities.
- Richmond Gate Hotel (smaller boutique hotel): www.foliohotels.com/richmondgate Email res.richmondgate@foliohotels.com Telephone 0208 940 0061. Quote Zoe Lewis & Daniel Hendrey with reference number 13311 for a special discount rate.
- Richmond Hill Hotel (larger hotel): www.foliohotels.com/richmondhill Email res.richmondhill@foliohotels.com Telephone 0208 940 2247. Quote Zoe Lewis & Daniel Hendrey with reference number 13312 for a special discount rate.
- Smaller / local hotel: http://www.therichmondparkhotel.co.uk/index.html
- Ivy Cottage: Bed & Breakfast / Guest House http://akers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&view=property&id=249
- Smaller / local hotel: http://quinnshotellondon.com/Quinns-hotel-london-location.asp
- Another smaller hotel very close to park http://www.hobarthall.net/Hobart/Home2.html
- Travel Lodge: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/ there is no Travel Lodge in the Richmond area, therefore, the nearest is one of the 2 located in central Kingston.
- Premier Inn: http://www.premierinn.com/pti/findHotel.do again there is no Premier Inn close to the venue, the nearest is either @ Twickenham Rugby stadium or in Kew.
Saturday, 15 August 2009
The Wedding Venue
The location of our venue is:
Pembroke Lodge
Richmond Park
Richmond
Surrey TW10 5HX
Telephone: 020 8 332 6719
Email: info@pembrokelodge.co.uk
Website: http://www.pembrokelodge.co.uk/
Pembroke Lodge
Richmond Park
Richmond
Surrey TW10 5HX
Telephone: 020 8 332 6719
Email: info@pembrokelodge.co.uk
Website: http://www.pembrokelodge.co.uk/
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