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When is the Wedding Day?When is the Wedding Day?

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Sunday 31st August 2025.

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Where is the Wedding venue?Where is the Wedding venue?

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The Orchard Spot Lane, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8SE The entire wedding will be taking place at the venue.

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How do I RSVP?How do I RSVP?

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We invite you to RSVP online using https://www.zola.com/wedding/victoriaandconor2025

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What date should I RSVP by?What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by 23/07/25 via https://www.zola.com/wedding/victoriaandconor2025/rsvp This allows us to confirm the final numbers with the vendor. If we have not heard a response from you by this date, your presence will be missed.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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Those who are coming to the full day, please arrive for 12pm. Those coming for the evening reception, please arrive at 6pm.

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What is the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venue?What is the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venue?

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By car. However there is a train station near the wedding venue which will be 15 minutes by taxi and 40 minutes by bus- please see travel section for further info.

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Is there parking?Is there parking?

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Yes there is parking onsite at the venue. Cars can also be left in the car park overnight - cars must be collected between 8 am and 10 am the day following the wedding, along with any items left over.

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Do I need to book accommodation?Do I need to book accommodation?

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If you are planning on staying the night then please book accommodation if not already done so. Please see travel section for further info.

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What is the layout of the day?What is the layout of the day?

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Wedding Guests Arrive - 12pm Ceremony - 1pm Drinks and Canapes - 1:30pm Wedding Breakfast - 3:30pm Speeches - 5:30pm Evening Guests Arrive - 6pm Main Room Ready - 7:30pm Evening Buffet Served - 8:30pm Carriages - Midnight

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

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Because of limited venue space, we unfortunately can't accommodate plus-ones beyond those named on the wedding invitation. We hope you understand our decision.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?Am I allowed to bring my children?

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Unfortunately, we cannot host any children at our wedding. We appreciate your understanding.

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What happens after the ceremony?What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, there will be reception drinks and canapes before we are all then seated for the Wedding Breakfast.

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When will we eat?When will we eat?

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The Wedding Breakfast will be at 3:30pm and there will be Canapes served from 1:30pm onwards. The Evening Buffet will be served at 8:30pm.

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Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet options?Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet options?

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This can be arranged, please contact either Conor or Vicky so this can be noted.

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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This will be weather dependant! The ceremony will be outside, however if the weather affects this then the ceremony will be taking place either undercover or inside the venue.

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What about wedding gifts?What about wedding gifts?

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Thank you for being a big part of our wedding day. If you feel inclined to give us a wedding gift, a contribution towards our Honeymoon would help get our newlywed life off to a great start! A wedding card box will also be at our reception.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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Please do!

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Definitely but we would ask to please only upload once we have given the go ahead!

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Will there be an open bar?Will there be an open bar?

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Unfortunately not- we are not made of money.

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What time will your wedding reception end?What time will your wedding reception end?

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The last dance is at 11:30pm and carriages are at midnight.