FAQs
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How can guests upload pictures they take
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Please upload any pictures or videos you take at the wedding to https://my.guestpix.com/Guest/Access/49912/mWtNWyZl You don’t need an app, just use this link to share any pictures. We can’t wait to see them all. We will have the UPC code at every table if you forget the link. We will also be asking guests to contribute to our Video Guestbook on the same link.
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Is there a dress code?
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Summer Garden Party or day at Ascot Races (hats are welcome)! Ladies we will be on the lawn and also walking on gravel if you are thinking of heels
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Where do we park?
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Guests can park to the left of the main black gates, just before the Crocus garden centre. Roughly 250 car parking spots are available. Guests should not leave valuables in their cars, we accept no responsibility for loss or damage. Cars can be collected the following morning.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The ceremony starts at 2:30pm. Everyone should be in their seats by 2:15pm
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Is there anything I can do if I arrive early
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The Crocus Garden Center is next to Dorney Court, they have a cafe that is open from 9am. for information go to https://www.crocus.co.uk/dorney-court/
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Will there be a bar?
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Of Course! We will be serving Prosecco, Pimms and Lager (Peroni) as well as water and Sparkling Elderflower after the ceremony. Wine will be served during dinner and Prosecco and Sparkling Elderflower (non alcohol) will be served for toasts. There will also be a cashless bar available.
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Can we stay the night on site?
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All guests must leave the property by midnight. See the travel tab for local hotels
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Are you registered? Where?
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Our registry is on our website. Please keep in mind that any gifts will have to be shipped to the US, or mailed directly to us there.
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Can we see in the Manor House?
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Unfortunately the house viewing is not available during the wedding. The house and grounds are available for public tours in the month of June every year. for more information visit https://dorneycourt.co.uk/visit/
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What are the Meal Options?
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Each guest Selected their meals with their RSVP. If you have forgotten, your personal menu will be at your place setting. Please be sure to sit in your assigned seat so that you receive the correct meal, and so that our guests with allergies or sensitivities are served their specific plates. The choices were: Starter #1 - Fillet of Red Mullet (gf) Asian salad, warm Thai sauce, coriander oil Starter #2 - Smoked Duck Breast with Roast Plum & Orange Salad (gf) Honey & thyme beetroot, balsamic dressing Starter #3 - Vegan & Vegetarian Starter - Wild Mushroom Pate. Pickled shallots, black garlic mayo, sourdough crisp Mains #1 - Slow Braised Belly of Pork (gf) Sautéed French beans, sage potato rosti, roasted carrot, apple sauce, crispy crackling, pork reduction Mains #2 - Fillet of Salmon (gf) Jerusalem artichoke purée, sautéed new potatoes, sugar snaps & tomatoes, lemon dressing x Total Mains #3 - Vegan & Vegetarian Main - Butternut Squash and Ricotta Cannelloni with sage cream, tomato concasse, pumpkin crisps Dessert #1 - Sticky Toffee Pudding Caramel sauce, cream Dessert #2 - Dorney Mess (v/gf) Crushed meringue, double cream, strawberries, honeycomb crumbs
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What is being served for the Children's Meal?
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These meals were pre-ordered for our younger guests. Starter - Cheese Straws Mains - Chicken goujons, chips, peas and tomato ketchup Dessert - Chocolate brownie and vanilla ice cream
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I have food sensitivities what is in the passed canapes?
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Cheese scone, cream cheese, chilli jam (v) Sesame glazed pork belly (gf) Leek & gruyere tartlet, crème fraiche, crispy leeks (v) Smoked salmon blinis, lemon cream, caviar Vietnamese vegetable rolls, sesame dressing (ve/gf)
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Where have I seen Dorney Court before?
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Many shows and movies have been filmed at Dorney Court! You have seen Dorney Court in Bridgerton, Midsommer Murders, Poirot, Charlotte and many more Dorney Court has a long and diverse history of film, television and photographic credits from smash hits like Bridgerton and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels back to Benny Hill and the 1970s. Since then, the House and the Grounds have been in regular demand for a wide variety of productions including television series, documentaries, dramas and light entertainment.
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If I leave my car overnight how can I get home or to my hotel?
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Dorney Court and the Crocus Garden Center allow overnight parking, so if you do (or are planning to) over celebrate with us, please consider booking a car in advance. You may know a local taxi or pick up service, we have chosen to use Windsor Cars. It is super easy to book in advance online at https://bookings.windsorcars.com or give them a call at 01753 677 677 or 01895 447 744