FAQs

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Wichtige Reiseinformation (for German guests)

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Ab dem 2. April 2025 wird eine electronic travel authorisation (ETA) zusätzlich (!) zum Reisepass benötigt. Sie muss unbedingt vor Reiseantritt beantragt werden! Dies ist ab 3. März 2025 möglich. Laut der britischen Behörden ist diese Vorgang eine Formalie und wird innerhalb von 3 Werktagen erledigt. Weitere Informationen: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta (englisch) https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20241211-the-big-changes-coming-to-uk-and-european-travel-in-2025 (englisch) https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/grossbritannien-node/grossbritanniensicherheit-206408 (deutsch; wichtige Informationen unten in der Mitte)

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Can I bring a date?

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We have a guest list, so our wedding is strictly RSVP only. You'll be able to see who is invited on the digital invitation and can confirm attendance accordingly.

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Can I bring a gift?

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As our guests, you are gifts yourselves! However, if you'd like to bring a card, please put it in the greeting box at the reception. And if there's something of value in there we won't protest since weddings are expensive! ;-)

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please answer as soon as possible - final deadline for confirmations is February 15th 2025. Please use the RSVP function on the website.

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How do I get to Cantley House?

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Cantley House Hotel is situated in Wokingham within Cantley Park. It can be easily accessed by car but for those of you arriving via plane and train, you can reach Wokingham by the following routes: Arrivals to Gatwick Airport: Head to Gatwick Airport station and take the Great Western Railway service via Redhill. This goes directly to Wokingham Station and it is then a 20 minute walk to Cantley House Hotel. Alternatively, Uber and taxis are available from the station platform for a short trip over. Travellers via London / other London airports: Wokingham can be accessed by two mainline routes from London: London Waterloo -> Reading: Calls directly at Wokingham Station and allows for transfers in Clapham Junction for anyone going via South London. London Paddington -> Reading -> Wokingham: Travellers coming via Paddington/Heathrow can reach Wokingham via the Great Western Railway Service from Paddington -> Reading. Change at Reading for any services to Wokingham (both South Western Railway and Great Western Railway services run to Wokingham ever 20 minutes). Train tickets can be purchased from the Trainline app or via the ticket machines at the main station. Due to the commuter, there is no change to pricing if you book early, unless you are taking an airport express service to Paddington, Waterloo etc.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Absolutely! Please use the notes option in the RSVP function.

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Where can we stay?

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Our venue Cantley House provides accommodation directly on the premises. There is a block booking of rooms being held specifically for guests to utilise if they would like to stay close to the celebrations. Other options: There are a variety of Travel Lodges and Premier Inns in the area - Bracknell is a 15 minute drive away, or a 10 minute train journey to Wokingham station as a valid alternative: Travelodge: Bracknell: London Rd, Binfield, Popeswood, Bracknell RG42 4AA, United Kingdom Premier Inns: Wokingham Town Centre: Wellington Rd, Wokingham RG40 2LD, United Kingdom Bracknell Central: Wokingham Rd, Bracknell RG42 1NA, United Kingdom Twin Bridges: Downshire Way, Bracknell RG12 7AA, United Kingdom Local Hotels: The Coppid Beech: John Nike Way, Bracknell RG12 8TF, United Kingdom Double Tree by Hilton: London Rd, Wokingham RG40 1ST, United Kingdom Please check the section "Travel & Accommodation" for further information.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, Cantley House provides complimentary parking options.

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Can I take pictures?

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There will also be a photographer throughout the day who will likely be a lot more familiar with shooting weddings. Those photos will be shared on this website. Phones are welcome for the evening portion of the night but not for the ceremony.

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What should I wear?

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We would request formal attire - please no trainers or jeans. It is May time so hopefully the weather will be kind to us, but it being England, we'd recommend bringing a jacket or shawl. Weather permitting, canapes and drinks will be outside on the lawn but we will be inside the barn for food and dancing.

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So what's the deal with the three events?

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As many of you know from personal chats with us, getting married when you're from two different countries isn't the easiest business. That's why we decided to marry - the actual legal part - in Denmark thanks to the relaxed rules of Danish law. Our wedding (the big reception/party) will be in Wokingham in Emily's home region. We invited guests from England and Germany to this event. Another event is planned later in the year especially for parts of the German side of the family later in the year. We will deal with this separately. Every guest of the English reception can join the German event.