While we love your children, unfortunately Hampton Court Palace has a strict no child policy when it comes to receiving children under the age of 12 for private events.
Yes, each event has a specific dress code. The dress codes can be found under each event listed in the 'Schedule' tab. If in doubt, please e-mail Jessica Kearney for guidance (her email is listed above). Smart casual: trousers, slacks, loafers, boots, flats, heels, dark-wash jeans, jumpers (sweaters), dresses, long jumpsuits, etc. are all acceptable. Mini dresses or skirts are acceptable if worn with tights, otherwise knee-length or below. Light-wash/ripped jeans and trainers are discouraged. Black tie: For women, floor-length gowns are required. For men, tuxedos are required. Tuxedo-tails, or traditional Scottish attire are also acceptable. Not acceptable are maxi dresses, cocktail dresses, and suits. Cocktail Attire: For women, knee-length, tea-length, or midi dresses are permitted as well as a sophisticated trouser or long jumpsuit. For men, a dark coloured suit and tie is preferred, although a sophisticated dinner jacket and trousers is also acceptable.
The bride and groom will be providing transportation outside Westminster Cathedral to escort guests to reception venue and back to the main hotel, The Goring. If guests chose stay at one of London's many other hotels they may take an Uber or Black Cab back to their accommodations from The Goring.
Please keep in mind that guidances can change. Your airline reservation should provide with you with specific information and links. US travellers to enter the UK but you must present the following at the border: 1) Proof of a negative COVID test taken within two days of the departure (rapid or PCR accepted) 2) Present proof of vaccination. 3) Book in advance a PCR test for the mandatory COVID-19 test to be taken within 2 days after arrival into the UK 4) Complete a Passenger Locator Form at least 48 hours prior to arrival - https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk Please note before travelling back home, the USA requires you take a COVID test 24 hours before before departure.
Yes! The bride and groom are requiring that everyone planning to attend the wedding are vaccinated. We also ask that all vaccinated persons residing in the UK take a COVID test before attending any of our wedding events. Our guests' safety is of the upmost importance to us, therefore no one is exempt from these guidelines. Please see the following UK Government website that provides a list of places where you can book a Covid test: https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/providers#list-of-test-providers
The bride and groom ask that all guests provide proof of negative test results to Jessica Kearney (email listed above) before attending their first wedding event (i.e. if the welcome party is your first event send it before then, if your first event is the ceremony then you don't have to provide until before that). You do not have to provide results before every event but you must send it before mingling with any of our guests before your first event. We will be monitoring who sends their results closely, a lack of negative covid test will result in denial of entry to wedding events. *Americans may use their Day 2 test results that are previously scheduled in accordance with UK guidelines to be granted access.* If you have any questions on the above, please email Jessica!
Yes, when RSVPing there will be an option to list your specific allergies/ dietary needs, our chefs and caterers will prepare a special meal for you. It is imperative to list ALL allergies and dietary restrictions when RSVPing, on-the-day substitutions/exemptions will not be available.
Yes, we have uploaded our hotel recommendations to the 'Travel' tab on our website. They are listed by price range, with the details and links to the hotel website included in the details.