We're in! Where do we need to be?

The wedding is taking place at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall. It's right in the centre of York. The whole day is there, so you won't have to worry about transport during the day...

Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD

The venue will be closed to the public all day. You'll need to enter from Fossgate. The entrance looks like this:


Day 1: The Wedding

Arrive from 13:00. The rest is as follows:

13:00 Arrival Drinkies
14:00 The boring bit Ceremony
14:45 Canapés - yummy!
16:15 The Wedding Breakfast - Formal Sit Down Dinner (posh!)
18:00 Drinks, dancing, merriment and all the rest
19:45 The Cutting of the Cake
21:00 Evening Food
23:30 Last Orders!
00:00 Carriages (fine, Ubers)

Regretfully, children are not invited to this day. Ok... we don't regret it and we're pretty sure you won't either.

Day 2: Picnics & Pizza

Arrive from 12:30.

We know a lot of people will have had to travel a fair way, and we don't really want the party to stop. So, Saturday 13th September is "picnic & pizza" day at our house.

You've already spent a fortune by this point we're sure, so everything is on us! There'll be pies, sandwiches, classic picnic bits and all of the cheeses. There'll also be all the beer, wine, fizz and spirits you can drink. Please don't bring anything! For those who stay later into the evening, there'll be all the pizza you can possibly eat.

Do, however, feel free to bring someone. Children will be welcome today.

The address is in your invitation email, but if you've lost it just get in touch!

Where should we stay?

York has a LOT of options when it comes to accommodation. Below is a range of suggested venues that are well situated for both our house and the venue at a range of price points.

Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe

Approx price: £180 for 2 nights
Parking: Allegedly free
Address: Eboracum Way, York YO31 7RE
Distance from venue: About a 10-minute walk
Distance from ours: About a 15-minute walk

Premier Inn York City Centre (Layerthorpe)

Approx Price: £250 for 2 nights (Double room, advance booking)
Parking: Chargeable onsite parking but limited
Address: Layerthorpe Foss Islands Rd, York YO31 7YW
Distance from venue: About a 10-minute walk.
Distance from ours: About a 15-minute walk

Hilton York

Approx Price: From £122 per night
Address: 1 Tower St, York YO1 9WD
Distance from venue: About a 5-minute walk
Distance from ours: About a 25-minute walk
Parking: Valet parking priced at £35/night

The Grand, York

Approx Price: £500 for 2 nights
Address: Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
Distance from venue: About a 15-minute walk
Distance from ours: About a 30-minute walk

We'd like to get you a gift...

Please don't! We've been to enough of these now to know how expensive they are, just turning up is the best gift you could possibly give.

For those who absolutely insist, we will of course be very grateful and appreciative of any and all gifts. There are details in your invite about how to contribute to our honeymoon fund, otherwise, you'll also be able to leave any gifts with us at the venue. But seriously, don't! 😊

What else do I need to know?

All the other important little bits of information...

Dress Code

Dress to impress! Suits, dresses, go for it.

Booze?

Lots. There'll be some money behind the bar and the bar will take cards.

Shoes

Ladies and gays should be aware that stilettos are not allowed. In order to protect the floor in the venue, heels must be at least the size of a 5p coin.

Confetti

Need to check this...

Music & Dancing

There will be a DJ on the evening and a pianist for the wedding breakfast. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes. There will be no "first dance"... it's just not for us.

Dietary Requirements

The caterers are confident they can deal with pretty much anything. So, let us know on your RSVP and they'll make sure something special is made for you.