Important Info

The Ceremony

  • Our wedding ceremony will take place outdoors - weather permitting!

  • Its August, so be prepared for warm, sunny weather - wear hats, put on sunscreen, bring a sun umbrella if you need. The outdoor area is beneath a tree, so some shade may be possible, but not all of the chairs will be shaded. If you need to be seated in a shady area, please let us know in advance and we can make sure a seat is reserved for you. Water will be provided to keep you all hydrated, we don’t want anyone passing out during!

  • The ceremony itself will be a traditional Hindu fire ceremony, and will be approximately an hour long.

  • The pandit (priest) will summarise and translate sections of the ceremony into English, from Sanskrit, so everyone can follow along with what’s happening and understand the symbolism.

  • It would be appreciated if chatter and movement during the ceremony could be kept to a minimum - no microphones are allowed outside at the venue, so the priest will have to talk loudly for everyone to hear.

  • Please, no food and no alcohol during the ceremony itself - finish anything before heading to your seat. Don’t worry, we won’t make you wait long for more snacks!

The Venue

  • Froyle Park is a beautiful old manor house from the 15th Century.

  • It is, however, surrounded by residential homes, and thus has some limitations.

  • When you’re outside, particularly late into the evening, please be respectful of the neighbours and try to keep noise down.

  • Some overnight car parking is available on-site, with more parking for those just visiting for the day/evening, but there may not be enough spaces for everyone to park

  • We therefore recommend that people travel by public transport where possible, and arrive/leave by taxi

  • The nearest train station is Alton, which is just over an hour by train from London Waterloo

  • Guildford, Farnborough and Basingstoke stations are all within 30 minutes by taxi, and are served more regularly with a wider range of connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please RSVP by 1st April at the latest, so we can coordinate with the venue and the caterers, and sort out the on-site accommodation as soon as possible.

  • Day guests should arrive from 1pm, for canapes and welcome drinks. The ceremony starts at 2pm sharply - anyone arriving later will be held back until after the bride has made her entrance.

    Evening guests are welcome to arrive from 7pm - dancing will begin at 8!

  • If you already have formal Indian clothing you’re comfortable in, feel free to wear that. Otherwise, suits and smart dresses are perfect! We want our wedding to be colourful, so feel free to be bold - our colour theme is ‘sunset’, if you’d like to match!

  • Check-in is from 1pm, so feel free to come and drop off your things before heading down for a drink and a bite to eat. Check-out is at 10am - breakfast is not provided, but we’re planning to go to a pub nearby and you’re welcome to join us (details TBC)

  • We want the day to be a real celebration with all our loved ones - and that includes the little ones! Yes absolutely, children of day guests are welcome, just please indicate on your RSVP if you wish to bring them, so we can coordinate with the caterer. For evening guests, we kindly ask that you make arrangements for care for your children, so that the evening party can be enjoyed to its fullest.

  • Ohhh, you betcha! We’re planning a mini-Sangeet in the evening - think classic Bollywood, with choreographed dances, and much laughter. If you’d like to join in on the fun, tick the box on the RSVP - if not, that’s ok, there’ll be plenty of time to get on the dancefloor afterwards!

  • All food during the day will be Indian food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian - some may be spicy, but we’ll try to indicate which ones may be on the hotter side. Vegan and dairy-free options are available, just note your preferences on the RSVP. We may even have a live dosa station…

    Food will also be provided in the evening, this’ll be more relaxed, possibly pizza or tacos or something similar, still deciding!

  • We’re hoping to get some local taxis going on a shuttle service, of some description, but TBC - we’ll keep in touch with important updates.