RSVP
Save-the-dates have been sent out to both day guests and evening reception guests as a 'heads up', due to our wedding taking place away from our home base in Essex. You will receive full information in your invite, which will be sent out in December 2024.
We invite you to RSVP online through our site from the 1st December 2024 onwards, however if you would like to do so, you can mail us the RSVP card sent with the invitation.
We ask that you send us your RSVP by the 1st March 2025.
Unfortunately, we have a strict guest list to stay on budget, so our celebration is RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation.
Location, parking, and transportation
The wedding will be taking place at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire.
There is no parking at the castle, so we ask that you use the public parking behind Ludlow Library (Galdeford Pay & Display Car Park, Upper Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1QF), which provides long stay parking on MiPermit.
We will be organising transportation from Essex for those who require it. We will be hiring a coach that will be leaving on Friday 30th May and returning on Sunday 1st June from a central location yet to be decided for a small fee. Unfortunately we will not be able to plan and accommodate travel for anything outside of that. Please let us know if you would like a place on the bus in your RSVP.
Accommodation
There are a number of fantastic hotels in Ludlow town centre that will make a great place to stay during the wedding weekend. Ludlow is also home to a number of AirBNB properties, a number of which we have stayed in (and loved!) during our trips there.
We recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as Ludlow is a popular place to visit in the summer, especially over the weekend of our wedding.
Links to our recommendations are available under the 'Accommodation Info' section of the website.
Ceremony
The ceremony itself will be held in the wonderful 12th-century chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene, within the inner bailey of the castle at 11:30am. The chapel is a short walk from Castle House across the private grassed gardens, and has a stony/gravel floor. We recommend flat soled shoes or wedges to avoid sinking into the grass.
We want you to be able to really enjoy our wedding day, feeling truly present and in the moment with us. We've hired an amazing wedding photographer named Cat who will be capturing the way the wedding looks — and we're inviting each of you to sit back, relax, and just enjoy how the wedding feels. We're respectfully asking that everyone consider leaving all cameras and cell phones off. Of course we will happy to share our wedding photos with you afterward!
Itinerary
The detailed itinerary of the day is available under the 'Schedule' section of the website. The ceremony will be taking place at 11:30am. We ask that you arrive 1 hour before the ceremony to ensure that everyone is seated in time.
For our evening guests, we ask that you join us to celebrate after 5pm.
Dress code
While we don't have a strict dress code, we do encourage guests to dress formally for the occasion. Think of it as an opportunity to showcase your personal style while keeping it classy. We want everyone to feel comfortable, so feel free to wear what makes you feel best.
Menu, Bar, and dietary restrictions
The wedding breakfast menu is available to those invited to the ceremony under the 'Menu' section of the site. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in your RSVP.
Welcome drinks will be provided to guests after the ceremony. Wine will be served with dinner, and drinks will be available at the evening reception from a cash bar.
Registry and gifts
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for, and we're genuinely grateful for the effort and expense you're putting into joining us for our special day. As we've been fortunate enough to build a life together over the past six years, we find ourselves not in need of traditional wedding gifts.
If you do wish to give a gift, your contribution towards our honeymoon would be incredibly appreciated and cherished. We're looking forward to creating unforgettable memories together, and your support in making that happen means the world to us.
Ultimately, what matters most is having you there to share in our joy as we begin this new chapter of our lives together. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Everything else
If you have questions about anything that isn't covered in this FAQ, please don't hesitate to email us at georgeandeilish@gmail.com