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
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
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.
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
Complimentary Shuttle
Aug 5
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Aug 5
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.
Crowne Plaza Reading, an IHG Hotel, Caversham Bridge, Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK
Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) hotel, 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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