What is the dress code?
The dress code for our special day is formal wedding dress. Whether this be Asian attire, Western formal dress or inspiration from Africa's finest lace, we ask that you come dressed to impress!
Are children welcome?
We would love for your little ones to join us in our celebrations however, we ask that all children remain supervised by an adult throughout the day. We understand that ceremonies can be long and potentially tiring for our smaller guests and therefore, should they need some space during the ceremony, please feel free to leave the ceremony room and use one of the many rooms available within Hylands House.
Can I bring a gift to the wedding?
Your presence at our wedding is truly the most meaningful gift we could ask for. If however you would like to bless us with a gift to mark our special day, we kindly request no boxed gifts.
Can I bring a plus one?
Whilst we would love to share our day with everyone, please note that attendance is strictly by invitation only. You therefore may only bring a plus one if your invitation explicitly says so.
What time should I arrive?
Our day will consist of three main events at 11am, 2pm and from 3.30pm. We therefore ask that you check your invitation carefully to ensure that you arrive on time for the relevant event(s) you have been invited to. Please be aware that all events on the day will be starting promptly and therefore, we kindly ask that you arrive in a timely manner.
Am I invited to every event?
Unfortunately, due to seating limitations, it has not been possible to invite all of our loved ones to all events. Please check your wedding invitations carefully for details of the event(s) you have been invited to.
Why are there two ceremonies on the day?
A Registrar will be officiating our first ceremony at 11am at which point we will legally marry. This ties up the legal requirements of our union and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.
Thereafter, at 2pm, a Pastor will be officiating a Christian blessing to dedicate and bless our marriage.
Please see the wedding timeline page for full details of the day's events.
What kind of food will be served?
We will be serving a fusion menu complimenting both of our backgrounds for all to experience! From the rich flavours of India to the blended spices of Africa and the Caribbean, we are sure that there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
Inside - it'll be cold! Although, you may want to bring a coat in the event that something outside catches your eye!
Can photos be taken and can these be posted on social media?
We would love our guests to take photos however, we ask that this is done win a respectful manner. We will have professional photographers and videographers capturing our day and need to ensure that they are able to do so without interruption. We therefore ask you to follow these simple house rules which apply during our registry wedding and wedding ceremony: 1. Please do not take any photos/videos whilst standing 2. Please do not lean into the aisles 3. When taking any photos/videos, please be considerate of others ie not outstretched arms!
Are there parking facilities at the venue?
There will be designated free car parking all day at Hylands House. You will be directed by parking attendants upon arrival and we kindly ask that you please follow their instructions.
What time will the wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?
We would love to party on into the early hours of the morning however, all good things must come to an end; specifically at 12am midnight!
When should I RSVP by?
We would really appreciate it if you could ensure that all RSVP's are sent by 15th October 2024. This will help us to fine tune our special day with precision!
I need to ask a question, who can I contact?
As we approach our wedding, we will both be rushed off our feet and therefore have designated the following loved ones to receive any further queries and/or questions. Please feel free to contact Louisa: 07771728815, Meena: 07747462087 or Amarjeet: 07501030707.