Sunday June 18, 2023
The Orangery, Maidstone
773 days 15 hrs 11 mins ago
Q & A
Please find additional information below
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by 1st February 2023
Are kids welcome?
Unfortunately not. We hope you will understand our decision to have a children-free wedding and take the opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate in style!
Can I bring a date?
No. Named guests only please, as per the names which are detailed on your invitation envelope.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of free parking near the entrance, just follow the signs to the Orangery.
Parking is also available at the Orida hotel. There are 250 self-parking spaces at this hotel. Parking is free of charge for those staying at this hotel. Parking for non Orida hotel guests is chargeable. No pre-booking is required.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, weather dependent of course!
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Chunky heels or flats are best as you will likely be walking on grass at some point.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony if you are sat near the aisle or at the front. This is to prevent our professional photos being filled with our guests having phones in front of their faces :-) We would prefer it if you take your photos after the ceremony, but if you simply can't resist, please be discreet and mindful of the professional photographer and videographer.
Please tag us and use the hashtag #pingawedding if sharing on social media so we can find them! Or please send us a copy via email: jsb287@hotmail.com
Which hotel would you recommend staying at?
We would recommend staying at the Orida hotel. Please see more details in the "Nearby Preferred Hotel" section below.
When should I book my hotel room?
If you are planning to stay (Orida hotel), please reserve your room ASAP as there are many weddings taking place nearby, therefore the hotel rooms tend to sell out quickly.
There are many different room options at different rates, please choose whichever one suits you.
Rooms can be reserved now, and paid for upon arrival. The hotel offers free cancellation up until 24 hours before check in.
Please see more details in the "Nearby Preferred Hotel" section below.
How can I get from the hotel to the wedding venue?
We are providing a shuttle bus from the Orida hotel to our wedding venue - The Orangery. This is only the hotel that the bus will be available at. Please see more details in the "Complimentary Shuttle" section below.
Whom should I call with questions?
Jessica
07912 942 595
Travel
Complimentary Shuttle
Jun 18
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
A complimentary guest shuttle bus will be provided to collect and return guests from and to:
The preferred hotel - The Orida Hotel, Maidstone
The wedding venue - The Orangery, Maidstone
The shuttle bus will leave promptly at the times shown below, so please try not to miss the bus! (Local taxi numbers are provided below if you would like to make your own way).
Pick up: 12:00pm from Orida hotel, drop off at The Orangery
(2x COLLECTION RUNS ONLY)
Drop off: 11:00pm - 12:30am from The Orangery, drop off at the Orida hotel
(MULTIPLE RUNS AS REQUIRED DURING THIS TIME FRAME ONLY)
Nearby PREFERRED hotel - Orida Hotel (includes shuttle bus service)
HOTEL DISCOUNT:
Upon booking, please mention that you are attending the Boutcher Bungay wedding to receive a discounted room rate.
HOTEL ROOM PAYMENT / CANCELLATION:
Rooms can be reserved now, and paid for upon arrival. The hotel offers free cancellation up until 24 hours before check in.
WHEN TO BOOK:
If you are planning to stay, please reserve your room ASAP as there are many weddings taking place nearby, therefore the hotel rooms tend to sell out quickly.
There are many different room options at different rates, please choose whichever one suits you.
DATES TO RESERVE:
If you would like to book a room for the night prior to the wedding, then please reserve your room for the 17th & 18th June 2023. Many of our guests will be staying for both nights.
If you reserve a room for the night of the 18th June 2023 only, please note that you will not be able to check in until after the wedding. You can, however, leave your luggage at the hotel reception the morning of the wedding, and collect your luggage when checking in, after the wedding.
SHUTTLE BUS:
A shuttle bus service will be provided for collection and drop off to this hotel ONLY.
ORIDA HOTEL PARKING:
Parking is available at the Orida hotel with 250 self-parking spaces, and is free of charge for overnight guests. No pre-booking is required. If you are not staying at this hotel then parking will be chargeable.
DIRECTIONS TO THIS HOTEL BY ROAD / TRAIN:
Directions can be found on the hotel website:
Other nearby hotels - Tudor Park Marriott (excludes shuttle bus service)
The shuttle bus service will NOT be provided for collection and drop off to this hotel.
The shuttle bus will ONLY be available from the Orida Hotel.
Other nearby hotels - Premier Inn (excludes shuttle bus service)
The shuttle bus service will NOT be provided for collection and drop off to this hotel.
The shuttle bus will ONLY be available from the Orida Hotel.
Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue
Directions to the Wedding Venue (The Orangery)
Directions by road
The Orangery is located 1.5 miles from Junction 7 of the M20 and is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Maidstone via the Len Valley footpath. Vehicular access into the estate is from the A20. Turkey Mill is adjacent to and connected by footpath to Mote Park.
Things to do in Maidstone
Local taxi
Local taxis
Schedule
Sunday, June 18, 2023
COLLECTION - Guest Shuttle Bus
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Guest arrival / welcome drinks
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
Ceremony
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Wedding breakfast
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Speeches
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Evening buffet
8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Bar closes
11:30 PM to 12:00 AM
RETURN - Guest Shuttle Bus
11:55 PM to 12:15 AM
Shuttle bus will depart from The Orangery at midnight and will stop at the following hotel only -
Orida Hotel
Please note: The shuttle bus will run multiple times between 11:00pm - 12:30am
Should you miss the shuttle bus, local taxi numbers have been provided below within the "travel" section.
Wedding Party
Shayla Rushton
Maid of Honor
Connor Rushton
Bridesman
Jade Gibbs
Bridesmaid
Vanessa Keen
Bridesmaid
Pauline Marks
Bridesmaid
Kane Crawford
Bridesman
James Greathead
Best Man
Luis Dougall
Groomsman
Joe Hurst
Groomsman
Registry
We all know that weddings are expensive!! Not just for us, but for our guests too. So your presence at our wedding is the only gift we need! If you decide that you still want to provide a gift, a contribution towards our honeymoon would be greatly appreciated - but really not necessary! x
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