Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Transport
Traffic and parking in Bristol is a nightmare; we strongly recommend accommodation with car parking, using taxis at the top and tail of the day, and hopping on our ‘magic bus’ service between the ceremony and reception.
If you're catching a train into Bristol, aim for Bristol Temple Meads, rather than Bristol Parkway, the Old Council House is just a short cab ride from the station (or even a brisk walk down Victoria Street, see map).
Taxis: we advise you to book in advance for the evening, here are some local firms
Crown Taxis: 01179 590 590; Streamline: 01179 264 001
If you do need to drive, we recommend using the NCP on Queen Charlotte Street (off Baldwin Street) for the ceremony and the car park at the bottom of Waters' Lane for the reception (see map).
If you're catching a train into Bristol, aim for Bristol Temple Meads, rather than Bristol Parkway, the Old Council House is just a short cab ride from the station (or even a brisk walk down Victoria Street, see map).
Taxis: we advise you to book in advance for the evening, here are some local firms
Crown Taxis: 01179 590 590; Streamline: 01179 264 001
If you do need to drive, we recommend using the NCP on Queen Charlotte Street (off Baldwin Street) for the ceremony and the car park at the bottom of Waters' Lane for the reception (see map).
Accommodation
For a place to rest your wearies, we recommend staying near the reception in either ‘Henleaze’, ‘Westbury Park’ or ‘Clifton’.
Here are some places we found on the interweb:
Down’s Edge B&B www.downsedge.com
Downlands House www.downlandshouse.com
Downs View Guest House downsviewguesthouse.co.uk
Henbury Lodge Hotel www.henburylodgehotel.com
Victoria Square Hotel www.vicsquare.com
Number 9. PB www.9pb.co.uk
[The ‘normal’ hotel chains (IBIS, Travelodge, etc) can be found in the city centre.]
Here are some places we found on the interweb:
Down’s Edge B&B www.downsedge.com
Downlands House www.downlandshouse.com
Downs View Guest House downsviewguesthouse.co.uk
Henbury Lodge Hotel www.henburylodgehotel.com
Victoria Square Hotel www.vicsquare.com
Number 9. PB www.9pb.co.uk
[The ‘normal’ hotel chains (IBIS, Travelodge, etc) can be found in the city centre.]
Essential Info
For parents; there will be a baby-changing room and separate kitchen for all your nursing needs. We will not be offended if baby gets a holiday with Gran and Grandpa, so that Mum and Dad can let their hair down. If children are present, we do ask that parents make sure that the importance of the ceremony can be enjoyed by all.
On arrival in central Bristol we suggest that guests congregate in All Bar One on Corn St (zoom in on 'A' on the map)– you might even spot a nervous looking groom.
We also advise that you grab a bite to eat – there are a selection of quality sandwich bars opposite the Old Council House – as the wedding dinner will not be served until the early evening.
At the reception there will be a cash bar available after dinner: there are no nearby ATMs, so come prepared.
Traffic and parking in Bristol is a nightmare; we strongly recommend accommodation with car parking, using taxis at the top and tail of the day, and hopping on our ‘magic bus’ service between the ceremony and reception. If you're wedded to your car, there are a few parking places in Westbury-on-Trym: a church car park at the bottom of Waters Lane/Westbury Hill (zoom in on 'A' on the map).
Just to remind you, the clocks will be ‘springing’ forward in the early hours of the Sunday.
On arrival in central Bristol we suggest that guests congregate in All Bar One on Corn St (zoom in on 'A' on the map)– you might even spot a nervous looking groom.
We also advise that you grab a bite to eat – there are a selection of quality sandwich bars opposite the Old Council House – as the wedding dinner will not be served until the early evening.
At the reception there will be a cash bar available after dinner: there are no nearby ATMs, so come prepared.
Traffic and parking in Bristol is a nightmare; we strongly recommend accommodation with car parking, using taxis at the top and tail of the day, and hopping on our ‘magic bus’ service between the ceremony and reception. If you're wedded to your car, there are a few parking places in Westbury-on-Trym: a church car park at the bottom of Waters Lane/Westbury Hill (zoom in on 'A' on the map).
Just to remind you, the clocks will be ‘springing’ forward in the early hours of the Sunday.
Gift List
In the tradition of British weddings, you may be thinking about what to get us by way of a present. Well, firstly, your presence is present enough, and secondly if you’d like to help out a young couple with a future nest-building project, we’d very much appreciate donations to our new-family-of-two fund.
For those who would like to present us with a present, we've decided on a few more tangible ideas. As we don’t yet own our home, we’re reluctant to specify now which of our sorry collection of student-era furniture and accessories we will need to upgrade. We’re hoping to buy a house in the near future and would rather use your gifts when the need is greater.
So, vouchers for John Lewis would definitely be very useful as we intend to spruce up our eventual home. The best way to do this is on-line to avoid us losing vouchers in the blur of the day. Gift list number: 293876, open from the 16th February.
Alternatively, as we're honeymooning in the Med, a fistful of euros would buy us a fantastic romantic dinner for two overlooking the crashing sea from a Mallorcan mountaintop, or two.
We'd be delighted to receive any of the above, though we recommend making sure they're put into the hands of Best Man Robert Andrews on the day to avoid them being cleared away accidentally.
Thanks.
For those who would like to present us with a present, we've decided on a few more tangible ideas. As we don’t yet own our home, we’re reluctant to specify now which of our sorry collection of student-era furniture and accessories we will need to upgrade. We’re hoping to buy a house in the near future and would rather use your gifts when the need is greater.
So, vouchers for John Lewis would definitely be very useful as we intend to spruce up our eventual home. The best way to do this is on-line to avoid us losing vouchers in the blur of the day. Gift list number: 293876, open from the 16th February.
Alternatively, as we're honeymooning in the Med, a fistful of euros would buy us a fantastic romantic dinner for two overlooking the crashing sea from a Mallorcan mountaintop, or two.
We'd be delighted to receive any of the above, though we recommend making sure they're put into the hands of Best Man Robert Andrews on the day to avoid them being cleared away accidentally.
Thanks.
RSVP
Just in case the invite-stealing fairies have run off with your invite, here's what we need to know from you (please answer these questions in an email to Lucy&Richard at lblatchford@gmail.com)
- Yes, I/we would love to come to your wedding
(please include names so that we can cater for you)
- Really sorry, but I/we won’t be able to attend
(please include names so that we don’t cater for you!) - Would you like to use the ‘magic bus’ to take you to the reception?
- Please specify who might prefer a vegetarian meal, or have other dietary requirements
Sunday, 4 March 2007
Keep the Date
Just to remind you:
The Old Council House, Bristol, followed by
Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall on
Saturday 29th March 2008.
Looking forward to seeing you all then, before and after.
R&L
The Old Council House, Bristol, followed by
Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall on
Saturday 29th March 2008.
Looking forward to seeing you all then, before and after.
R&L
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