Wedding Day

Wedding Day!

Our Wedding

The journey began when they were just 11 years old, meeting for the first time on their school induction day. Jess remembers it vividly—Harry with his spiky blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, instantly catching her eye. From that moment, Jess fancied him (hard) and was very jealous of anyone who got to spend time with him. She just knew he was someone special. Over the years, they had a few innocent ‘school relationships’—the kind where you text each other constantly but barely speak in person. But it wasn’t until they were 15 and 16 that things really started. One night on 22nd December 2012, Harry was staying over at a friend’s house and sent Jess a message in the early hours:“What would you say if I asked you out?”Without hesitation, Jess replied:“I’d say yes.”Then came the follow-up:“So, will you?”Of course, she said yes — and that’s where their real story began. Not long after, they had their first kiss… which was kind of a disaster. They'd been out with friends in Ashton, and Harry walked Jess home. As they reached Aunty Jeanne’s house, Harry leaned in to kiss her, not realising that this was outside Aunty Jeanne’s house— Jess didn’t realise what was happening and turned away. Realising what she’d just done, she quickly spun back around and kissed him instead. It might not have been the smoothest moment, but it was perfectly them— funny, awkward, and sweet. From childhood crushes to growing up together, they've shared so many memories, laughs, and milestones. And now, they can’t wait to start this next chapter as husband and wife, surrounded by the people who’ve been part of their journey all along.

Our Story

Jess

Harry 

Janet

Steven

Jenny

Sean

Eloise

Elliot

Mollie

Will

Tom 

Wedding Party

Ceremony- 13:30

Photos- 14:30

Drinks- 15:00

Speeches & Dinner- 16:00

Party Time, Band & DJ- 19:30

Cake Cutting- 20:15

First Dance- 20:30

Evening Buffet- 20:45

Departure- 01:30

Order of our Day

Unplugged Ceremony

We kindly ask you to put your phones and cameras away during the church ceremony- not because we don't trust your photography skills (okay, maybe a little), but because we want you to soak up the love and be present during our special moment. Our pro photographer has got it covered, so relax, be present and enjoy the moment with us- no screens, just scenes!

Children

As much as we love your little ones, we've decided our big day will be an adults-only affair (with the exception of those children invited). We'd like you to think of it as a night off- no nappies, no tantrums (hopefully), just good food, drinks, and dodgy dance moves!

Dress Code

Dress to impress! Our wedding is a formal affair, so gents - suits are the way to go, and ladies - a dress or something equally fabulous. One small request: please leave the white dresses to the bride, she got first dibs!

Your Meal, Your Choice! 

We are delighted to offer our adult guests the opportunity to choose their own starter, main, and dessert, allowing you to tailor your meal to your preferences. In your invitation, you will find a list of our selected options, and we kindly ask you to RSVP via this site, where you can specify your meal choices. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know—our venue is happy to accommodate your needs. For our younger guests, we have a set menu featuring cheesy garlic bread to start, chicken nuggets, chips and beans for mains, and a selection of ice creams for dessert. As always, dietary requirements can be accommodated for children as well.

Transport

Tameside Taxis

22 Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6LB <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0161 344 5555</a>

Tameside Taxi App

Uber App

Xoom App

Useful Information

Smokies Park Holiday Inn

Ashton Road, Oldham OL8 3HX

Smokies Park, is home to Holiday Inn Manchester Oldham, an exceptional hotel in the Greater Manchester area, with 73 newly refurbished, beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms. *Wedding guests will receive 15% discount when booking. Bookings will need to be made over the phone, quoting our names and date of the wedding*. Call 0161 785 5000 between 9:00-17:00 to book your room, or email Reservations@HImanchesteroldham.co.uk<a href="https://www.smokies.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smokies Park – Wedding and Events Venue</a>

The Broadoak Hotel

69 Broadoak Rd, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8QD

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Village Hotel Manchester Ashton

Pamir Drive, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL7 0PG

<a href="https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/manchester-ashton?msclkid=56eed12eed8318bfeecbb96b32377bb5&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Brand%20-%20Manchester%20Ashton%20-%20Phrase&amp;utm_term=village%20hotel%20ashton&amp;utm_content=Village%20Manchester%20Ashton%20-%20Exact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Village Hotel Manchester Ashton | Hotel in Ashton Under Lyne</a>0161 674 0144

Accommodation 

Q + A

Photos

Travel

Just good vibes (and maybe a bit of sunshine)

Your presence on our big day is the greatest gift we could ask for! But if you'd like to give a little something, we'd be over the moon with a contribution towards our honeymoon fund.

Gifts

Things to Do

Registry

Guest Photos

Jess & Harry

Jess & Harry

Wedding Party