FAQs
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When should we arrive?
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For daytime guests guest arrival is at the Fig House at 1pm, and no later than 1:30pm please. This will allow time for everyone to be seated and have a drink before the bridal party arrive. For evening guests please join us at the Main House at 7:30pm. If you end up arriving early the on-site Coach House is the perfect spot for a drink.
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Wedding gifts?
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We are delighted that you can join us for our big day, and that is all we could wish for and more! For those who insist on a gift one suggestion is that we have a Honeymoon Fund that you can donate to by copying the link below or bank details: https://www.prezola.com/buy/view/255361 Account name: Nik Boxall Account Number: 76606969 Sort Code: 04-00-03 We'll have a card and gift spot on-site.
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What time does the party end?
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The evening reception in the marquee ends at midnight. We do have the Cellar Bar booked until 2am for those still standing. So if arranging a taxi please feel free to book for what time suits you.
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Do we need transportation from the ceremony to the reception?
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No! The Fig House (ceremony) and Main House (reception) are in walking distance. However, if you have mobility issues the on-site concierge will be on hand to offer a quick car ride.
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Is there anything the day after?
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We'll be having breakfast over at the Main House, before heading to the Coach House if anyone would like to join us for a hair of the dog! We're staying over an additional evening at Middleton so do let us know if you would like to catch up!
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Food allergy/dietary requirement or require alcohol-free options?
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When you RSVP please specify if you have a food allergy or dietary requirement and we'll cater a meal to you. Please also specify if you don't drink alcohol and we'll make sure to provide you with a glass of non-alcoholic fizz for the toast!
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Why Middleton Lodge?
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When we first met we were long distance - Gabriella living in Newcastle and Nik in Manchester. Every weekend we would take it in turns to see each other driving on the A1 past our venue! As Nik is from West London and Gabriella is from Wigan we thought why not make it a mini break for all of our loved ones rather than picking one of our hometowns! We've visited Middleton Lodge now three times and loved every single break - so we hope you do too.
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Where can we stay?
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We have a number of rooms reserved on the wedding estate at Middleton Lodge please let us know if you would like one by contacting Gabriella or Nik. Once these are fully booked there are more rooms available on the rest of the estate that can be booked directly through Middleton Lodge. There are also a number of nearby hotels and Airbnbs for those who do not wish to stay on the estate. The nearest alternative hotels are Holiday Inn or Travel Lodge. We would advise with whichever option you pick to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
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Can we bring our children?
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After consulting our close friends most people wanted a child-free night! However if this impacts you being able to attend of course we would love you to join with your children, just please let us know.
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What should I do if you’ve already reserved accommodation at Middleton Lodge for me?
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If you've reserved a room through us for Middleton Lodge you should have now had details of how to make payment, please do let us know if you have any further questions about your stay.