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Saturday July 31, 2021
Canterbury Cathedral
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Schedule
Saturday July 31, 2021
Marriage service
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Please arrive by midday to give you time to get seated and comfortable. We recommend eating a large brunch beforehand - wedding hanger is the worst!
Tea, cake and speeches in the Cathedral Chapter House
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Please join us for tea, cake and a few speeches in the Cathedral Chapter House after the service.
Calling bakers! We would love to serve cake baked by our friends and family. If you would like to bring a cake/bake, please drop your cake off in the Chapter House between 11:30-12:30 before the service. Please see the Q&A section for full Bakers’ notes!
Coach/make your own way to Mount Ephraim Gardens
Jul 31 3:00 PM to Jul 23 3:30 PM
Please ensure you let us know on your RSVP if you would like a place on the coach
Drinks, canapes, garden games and group photos
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Please don't run too far away from the main house as we'll be doing group photos at this point
Wedding breakfast and (more!) speeches
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Please find your seat in the marquee
Dodgems open!
7:00 PM
An essential at any event with a military connection
Cutting of the cake and the First dance
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Disco
8:15 PM to 11:00 PM
Come with your requests for the DJ!
Sparkler Arch
11:00 PM to 11:15 PM
We'd like to end the evening with a sparkler arch!
Carriages
11:15 PM
After a long day of partying, it's time for bed. We wish you a speedy and safe trip home.
Sunday August 1, 2021
Open House with Chris and Janette
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Christopher and Janette will be holding an open house with tea and cake on Sunday 1st August, between 12-3PM. Please drop by if you are still in the area, all very welcome.
The address is: Highfield, Sheerwater Road, Elmstone, Canterbury, CT3 1HJ
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