Ellen & Alex

Saturday August 5, 2023

Reading, UK

655 days 1 hrs 54 mins ago

Our Story

Ellen and Alex met on October 6th 2017 in Caffeine and Cocktails bar in Reading, Ellen having been invited to Aaron's (Groomsman) birthday party by Jack (Groomsman). They quickly became best friends and spent all their spare time together until Ellen famously told her brother James (Groomsman) 'I cannot, not be with Alex' and went to find him to tell him how she felt. The night after their first date Ellen was offered a job in London and had to tell Alex she would be moving away! Alex thought the date had gone badly so Ellen had to quickly show her commitment to their relationship by flying to San Francisco for the grand total of 2 days and eating crab brains on their second date! Alex spent a lot of time in London with Ellen at the start of their relationship, until COVID struck! Not wanting to separate from each other they moved into Alex's Annex whilst his house was being renovated & spent a year together forming quarantine cooks, learning everything about each other and developing their shared love of wine. In January 2021 they got their adorable kitten Truffles who they both love so much. In November 2021 Alex proposed to Ellen in the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, overlooking the Bellagio fountains, they were so excited they couldn't finish their meal or wine that night which is a first for both of them!

Ellen and Alex have lots in common, they love music, food, socialising, parties, cats, travelling and wine and hope to share with you all a day filled with their favourite things.

Schedule

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Arrive at St Peter Church

11:30 AM

Please arrive at St Peter Church, The Warren, RG4 7TH at 11:30 on Saturday 5th August 2023

Ceremony

12:00 PM

Church Ceremony begins at 12:00

Dress Code

Wedding Suits and Dresses

Champagne and Canape River Cruise

1:00 PM

Board the Caversham Princess at Caversham Court Gardens outside of St Peters Church at 13:00 sharp for a 1.5 hour Champagne and Canape River Cruise down the Thames to the venue!

Cocktails and Canapes

2:30 PM

Relax with some more canapes and some cocktails as you work out where you will be seated for the wedding breakfast.

Wedding Breakfast

3:30 PM

Be seated for a 3 course meal with paired wines. Followed by teas, coffees, a cheese grazing table, wedding cake and macaron tower!

Cake Cutting

6:15 PM

Ellen and Alex cut the wedding cake - hope you're still hungry, there are 7 different tiers!

Evening Guests Arrive

7:30 PM

Evening Guests to arrive as we start the evening entertainment

First Dance

7:55 PM

First Dance of the newlyweds!

First Band Starts

8:00 PM

The Festival Sons are back to entertain you

Evening Food

9:00 PM

Pizzas and Posh Toasties will be served for evening guests and anyone who is still peckish!

Shuttle Bus Service Begins

10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Shuttle Bus Service from Venue to Crowne Plaza and Reading Station Begins

Karaoke Live Band

10:00 PM

Get up on stage and show off your singing skills with a live Karaoke band!

Sunday, August 6, 2023

DJ

12:00 AM

DJ to see out the night!

Carriages

1:00 AM

See Q&A for details on departing!

Gifts

We are fortunate enough to have everything we need but if you would like to give a gift then a contribution towards making our honeymoon extra special would be much appreciated!

Contributions can be made here

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

Travel

House

Church Ceremony at St Peter Church

The Church Ceremony will be at 12:00 at St Peters Church on the Warren in Caversham, RG4 7TH - please arrive by 11:30. Parking is extremely limited so we don't recommend driving. It is a short walk from those staying at the Crowne Plaza. There will be a boat transfer to the venue, as well as shuttle busses at the end of the night.

Ferry

Caversham Princess Canape and Champagne River Cruise to Venue

The Caversham Princess boat will take guests from outside St Peters Church in Caversham Court Gardens, along the river to the wedding venue at Chazey End

Shuttle

Complimentary Shuttle

Calendar

Aug 5

Clock

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Calendar

Aug 5

Clock

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Shuttles at the end of the night from the venue to the Crown Plaza and Reading station where there is a cab rank.

Hotel Product

Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel, Caversham Bridge, Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK

Wedding Party

Rachel Bamborough

Maid of Honor

Chris Lloyd

Best Man

John Bamborough

Father of the Bride

Lorna Baker

Bridesmaid

Shaunagh Moss

Bridesmaid

Amy Young

Bridesmaid

Rachel Ramanayake

Bridesmaid

Kate Lynch

Bridesmaid

Katherine Lloyd

Bridesmaid

Casey Reid

Bridesmaid

James Bamborough

Groomsman

Jack Taylor

Groomsman

Aaron Nelson

Groomsman

Tim Moore

Groomsman

Alex Easter

Groomsman

Dexter Baker

Junior Wedding Party

Rowan Mcdonald

Junior Wedding Party

Kara Murray

Junior Wedding Party

Erin Murray

Junior Wedding Party

James Valentine

Master of Ceremonies

Penny Cuthbert

Vicar

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