FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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To help us with our planning, please RSVP to the wedding as soon as possible. However, the deadline is 28th May 2026. If we don't receive your RSVP by this date we cannot make exceptions and will have to mark you as 'no'. We need to provide the venue with a total guest count in a timely manner, we hope you can understand!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Due to limited space, we can only accommodate guests who are formally invited. If you've received a plus one, they'll be specifically addressed on the envelope of the wedding invitation. Otherwise, we ask that only named people in the invitation are in attendance. Thank you for your understanding!

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How do I find the venue?

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The entrance to The Ashes Barns is straight off the A53. The Ashes Barns Wedding Venue Leek Road (A53) Endon Staffordshire Moorlands ST9 9AX +44(0)1782 502164

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What time shall I arrive?

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Day guests: Please arrive for 1pm to ensure that you are all on time and to help the day run smoothly. Evening guests: Please arrive from 7pm so that you will be present for the cake cutting and first dance.

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Is there car parking at the venue?

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There is car parking at the venue, however if you do wish to drive to the wedding and leave your car at the venue overnight, it must be picked up by 10am the following morning.

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What is the dress code?

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Dress to celebrate! Ladies, we kindly ask you to avoid wearing pink if possible. Men, we kindly ask you to avoid wearing a tuxedo if possible.

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Can I take photos during the wedding ceremony?

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We ask that you kindly put your phones and cameras away during the ceremony as we want you all to be present with us. We have a professional photographer and videographer capturing the ceremony for us. Other than the ceremony, yes! Please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you like.

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What if I have dietary requirements?

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Please let us know of any dietary requirements by texting +447715619805. This must be done by 28th May 2026 to ensure that you are catered for.

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What time does it end?

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The wedding finishes at 12am on 29/07/26 and everyone must be off site by 12:15am. We highly recommend to book your taxi home well in advance.

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Where should I stay?

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Please refer to the travel page on our website for recommendations.

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What about gifts?

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The most important thing to us is that you are able to celebrate with us on our wedding day. However, if you wish to give a gift, we will gratefully accept a contribution to our honeymoon.