Sunday
Tuesday
Sunday
Wednesday
Best Man
Against his better judgement, James has asked his friend, professional John Candy lookalike George Cazenove to be his best man. Feel free to bully and tease him, but please do not offer to buy him dinner. He's had enough.
Tuesday
Taxis
There will be mini-coaches on hand to take guests back to hotels in the Petersfield and Midhurst areas, but if you'd like to arrange a taxi, these companies are available:
- Gravers - 01730 303080
- Quick taxis - 01730 333333
- A2B - 01730 233299
- 14U - 01730 231347
- Five Ways - 01730 260442
Thursday
Tuesday
Wedding List
James and Claire only want the chance to do some robot dancing with their friends and family, but if you would like to buy them a present, they have a list at John Lewis. The list number will follow.
Monday
Children
Claire and James regret they are unable to accommodate babies or children at the service or the reception.
Sunday
Local Accommodation
There are some excellent hotels close to the reception venue, mainly grouped in and around Petersfield and Midhurst. The better ones are listed below. The more expensive hotels are listed first within each group.
Hotels and B&Bs very close to the wedding reception:
- The cottage at the Manor Barn
- Nursted Farm B&B
- Langrish House Hotel
- The Hampshire Hog B&B
- Border Cottage B&B
- Premier Inn
- The Good Intent B&B
- 1 The Spain B&B
- Torberry Cottage B&B
- Flowerdown B&B
- Park House Hotel
- The Angel Hotel
- The Spread Eagle Hotel
- Cowdray Golf Club B&B
- York House Rooms B&B
- Mizzards Farm B&B
- South Downs Hotel
- The Swan Inn B&B
Saturday
Friday
The Wedding Breakfast
It'll be party time at The Manor Barn, Buriton. Click here for a map, or here if you need directions.
There is ample parking available.
James and Claire will be leaving at 11:30pm. There will be transport available to take guests back to local hotels. Please let James know if you'd like to be on board.
If you have an urge to return home to the comfort of your own bed, the last train leaves Petersfield for London at 22:57. It takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Thursday
The Wedding
Claire and James will be getting married at St. Mary Magdalen in Sheet, Hampshire on 23rd October 2010. Click here for a map of where the church is.
There is parking available close to the church in the neighbouring lanes. Please be considerate to the locals when parking.
The closest rail station is Petersfield. Trains take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes from London Waterloo. You will need to take a taxi from Petersfield to the church.
Tuesday
Engagement
James and Claire got engaged on 20th March 2010 in Loch Torridon on the west coast of Scotland. You can see some of the photos from the day here.
For the geeks amongst you, the exact location where the question was posed is OS co-ordinates NG868617.
Wednesday
Engagement Drinks
Claire and James will be having engagement drinks at the Cross Keys pub in Chelsea on 15th May 2010.