Saturday April 23, 2022
St Mary's Church, Basingstoke | The Old Mill, Aldermaston
1236 days 11 hrs 48 mins ago
Schedule
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Wedding Ceremony
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
For those who cannot join us in person (or in the UK!) we have a link for a live stream just for you:
Livestream Link: youtu.be/zeQ7ED4PQPQ
Formal
Registry
We are both so grateful for all the support and love we have received from you all. However, there are many things we need for the practicalities of married life, so we have put together a gift list on the Wedding Shop. Thank you so much!
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 by the 1st February 2022.
Can I bring a date?
Unfortunately, only the people addressed on your wedding invitation are invited to the wedding.
Are babies and children welcome?
Children and babies are certainly welcome during the wedding ceremony at St Mary's Church.
The Old Mill is located amongst the River Kennet, which whilst being beautiful, does pose a risk to young children. Therefore, as much as we love children, we have unfortunately had to make the decision to not allow children aged between 2 and 10 to the wedding reception.
Where should I park?
For peace of mind, we recommend aiming to arrive half an hour before the ceremony to ensure parking and seating (12:30pm).
A limited number of free parking spaces are available at the church, on the nearby residential streets, as well as in Eastrop Park. However, for peace of mind, we recommend the multi-storey car park in Festival Place (RG21 7BA). Car parking at Festival Place costs £3 for 2 or 3 hours.
The Old Mill has a large car park on site which is ours to use for the day with no parking charges.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is indoors at St Mary's Church, and our reception will be indoors and on the grounds of The Old Mill.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos. However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please call or text Sarah or Lindsay Bristow (Sarah's Mum) for any queries!
Will you live stream your ceremony?
Yes! If you are abroad (hi James' family!) or cannot physically make the ceremony, please see our Schedule for the link to the live stream.
What if I have a dietary restriction?
There will be an option for particular dietary requirements when you RSVP.
What should/could I do between the ceremony and the reception?
We understand that there will be around a 3-hour gap between the ceremony and the evening reception. This would be a great time to socialise with the other guests, as well as grabbing something to eat from one of the many restaurants in Festival Place (but not too much because there will be a feast for you at the reception!) We recommend booking in advance for around 3:00pm.
Our favourite restaurants in Festival Place include Pizza Express, ASK Italian, and The Angel (Wetherspoons).
I'm also getting married soon! Who is supplying the ___ (e.g., flowers, photography, cake) at your wedding?
We're more than happy to give advice for your wedding and answer any questions about wedding suppliers. After the wedding, we will provide a list of all our amazing suppliers here (we highly recommend them all!)
Travel
Getting to the Church
If travelling via train, St Mary's Church is about a 5-minute walk away from Basingstoke Train Station.
If driving, the church is easy to find. Please use the postcode RG21 7PZ. Do see the Q&A for parking details.
Getting to the Reception Venue
For The Old Mill from the church, follow Chequers Road and turn left onto New Road. Keep left to continue onto Hackwood Road and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Ringway South A30. Continue onto Ringway East A339. Take the A340 exit towards Aldermaston, and at Aldermaston Road roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Aldermaston Road A340. At the next roundabout, take the fourth exit to continue on the A340. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Basingstoke Road A340. The Old Mill will be on the left (and will be clearly signposted!).
We understand that The Old Mill is about a 20-minute drive from St Mary's, and not everyone will be driving to the ceremony. So if you are invited to either the Wedding Breakfast, Evening Reception (or both!) and need a lift to The Old Mill, please let us know when you RSVP and we will link you up with a driver. Likewise, if you are driving to The Old Mill and would like to offer lifts, please also provide details on the RSVP form above (and thank you!)
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