Saturday February 23, 2019
Craggy Range, Havelock North, New Zealand
2303 days 0 hrs 1 mins ago
Schedule
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Welcome Dinner
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Optional meet up before the wedding for those in the area!
We have made a booking at Mister D for 6.30pm and it's a $75 set menu for anyone that is interested in joining us. Please let us know if you would like to join. Everyone is welcome and the food is supposed to be spectacular.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Shuttle Bus - please let us know if you want to reserve a seat!
3:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Shuttle buses to and from the wedding venue. Don't be late!
We have arranged 4 stops for the bus based on the responses we received.
Stop 1 at 3pm- Russell St South, Hastings
Stop 2 at 3.15pm- Havelock North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 1 Te Aute Rd, Havelock North
Stop 3 at 3.25pm- Four Square Te Mata, 171 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North
Stop 4 at 3.35pm- Origin Earth Ltd, 393 Te Mata Rd, Parkvale, Havelock North
Arrive at Craggy Range 3.40pm
The return route will depart at 11.45pm
Wedding Ceremony
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
We're getting married! Come at 3.45pm for a 4pm start.
Formal/Semi-Formal (see FAQ's)
Wedding Reception
4:30 PM to 11:00 PM
It's party time! The reception will start directly after the ceremony.
Formal/Semi-Formal (see FAQ's)
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Sunday Sesh
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Let's all battle our hangovers together at the official next day afterparty. We have booked a beer garden and will supply the first couple of drinks and some snacks. After that drinks will be at bar prices and great pub meals will be available.
Whatever you can muster
Travel
Getting In
We recommend flying into Auckland or Wellington and making a short mini-break of it! If you're strapped for time then the closest airport is Napier.
February is the peak season in Hawkes Bay. Please make your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.
If you want some help with your arrangments to and from the wedding or for a bigger holiday, we have friends that can help! Contact Sel and Mon and Oscar Mike Travel!!
https://www.portershotel.co.nz/
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Hawkes Bay is great. Check out more info in this link!!! Notice the home page photo?
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP ASAP or before the end of October.
Can I bring a date?
Sorry but our venue has a limited capacity (that we are already pushing the limits of). Please let us know if there is a very special someone we have forgotten.
Are kids welcome?
This will be an adults-only event but we have recruited some wonderful babysitters and children entertainers. There is a cabin onsite (100 meters away), so you can check in on them at any point in the evening.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will be at 4 pm, so arrive for a glass of bubbles at 3.45pm. Children drop-off time for those using the onsite childminding service will be updated here shortly.
Where should I park?
There is parking on site but we will also be arranging a shuttle bus from Havelock North.
What should I wear?
Pop on your best party frock or suit. Formal/semi-formal, so a short or long dress is fine and suits (with jackets) with a tie or bowtie... or cravat if that takes your fancy (and you think you can pull it off)!
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
The ceremony will be outside, so you might want to avoid 'kitten heels' or get some of those weird plastic high heel stoppers. The rest of the party will be on solid ground.
Whom should I call with questions?
Contact us at jott@jott.wedding and we will post any recurring questions here!
Will food be served?
Yes!! We have chosen this venue for the amazing food and wine. We won't be having a traditional "sit-down" menu but there will be a lot of food for everyone in a "tasting style" menu. Please let us know about dietary requirements!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
We have hired a professional photographer for the wedding ceremony and it won't be long enough for browsing Reddit, so no need to get your phones out. You are more than welcome to use your phones at the reception.
Is there a gifts registry?
If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way, a gift of cash towards our house would really make our day! We have opened a wedding account with ANZ (both an Australian and New Zealand account).
ANZ (New Zealand)
Benstead Williamson
01-0505-0927637-00
ANZ (Australia)
Benstead Williamson
BSB- 013006
Account -311361225
We will also have a wishing well on the night.
Are there any colors that guests should avoid wearing?
Nope, just dress to impress!
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
We have organized a bus to pick people up from Havelock North and drop them back after the Wedding. Exact details will be posted here shortly. Once we confirm where everyone is staying, we will send an email with the time and pick up/drop off locations.
Where should I stay?
We are encouraging guests to stay in Havelock North as it's a beautiful little town quite close to the venue. We suggest looking at Airbnb, especially if you are in a group (it's peak season so get in quick!).
1- (if you want to go a little fancy)
2- (comfortable units- with kitchenette)
3- (solid budget motel with air-con and pool)
We also recommend checking out Napier! It's about a 20 min drive from Havelock North.
Where should I fly in?
Most people will fly into Auckland or Wellington and it's about a 3.5 hour drive either way. Napier also has a regional airport if you want to avoid the drive.
Is this all you got?!
No! We will be posting more information here over the next couple of months, so keep an eye out. The easiest way to do that is to download our app!
Will you be having an engagement party?
As many people will be traveling for the wedding, we have decided not to have an official engagement party but instead will have some casual drinks closer to the event.
Everyone is welcome to join us for some Melbourne based drinks on the Sunday 3rd February at the Flying Duck hotel in Prahran from 2-5pm.
Will last names be changing after the wedding?
No
I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?
Just give us a call 0412469366 or email jott@jott.wedding
What time will the reception end?
Bus leaves at 11.45pm.
Any more info on Hawkes Bay?
This website is awesome. Check it out!
Registry
For those that would like to wish us well, please feel free to contribute to our house fund. We are heading on our honeymoon directly after our wedding weekend! Please see our Q&A section for NZ and AUD bank account details or we will have a 'wishing well' at the reception.
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