Together with their families

Harry & Aya

request the pleasure of your company at their marriage on

at 12:30pm

Eastnor Castle

Herefordshire
HR8 1RL

RSVP by the first of December

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Friday 2nd April 2027

The Day

Everything happens at the castle and in its grounds, so once you have arrived there is nowhere else to be.

  1. 12:30pm Arrival
  2. 1:30pm Ceremony
  3. 2pm Canapés and Photographs
  4. 3:30pm Wedding Breakfast
  5. 6:30pm Evening guests arrive If your invitation is for the evening, this is where you come in.
  6. 7:15pm First Dance
  7. 8:30pm Evening Food
  8. 12pm Carriages

The Dress Code

Black Tie

Gentlemen
Full suits and Bow Ties or Ties.
Ladies
Elegant cocktail or black tie attire, with hats and fascinators encouraged.

Early April in Herefordshire can be bright or biting, and part of the day is outdoors — a warm layer under the finery is never a bad idea.

Eastnor, near Ledbury

Venue & Travel

Eastnor Castle sits in a deer park below the Malvern Hills, a few miles east of Ledbury.

The address

Eastnor Castle
Eastnor, near Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1RL

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By car

The castle is signposted from the A438 east of Ledbury. TODO: which entrance to use and where to turn in.

Parking is at the castle and free. Cars cannot be left overnight, though, so if you plan to drink, take the coach or book a taxi home. TODO: confirm the overnight rule with the castle.

The coach

A free coach will run between the local hotels and the castle, with seats for 80. Ask for a seat when you RSVP and we will hold one for you.

TODO: which hotels it calls at, and the pick-up and return times.

By train

Ledbury is the nearest station, about two and a half miles away, on the line between Hereford and Great Malvern, with connections from Birmingham and London Paddington via Worcester or Newport.

It is a short taxi ride from the station — book ahead for the journey home, as cars are thin on the ground late at night.

By air

Birmingham and Bristol are the closest large airports, with Heathrow a longer but simpler run for anyone flying in from further afield.

TODO: confirm which airport you want to recommend, and rough driving time.

Taxis

The firms Eastnor Castle recommends. Worth booking your journey home before the day — local cars get busy, and mobile signal at the castle is not reliable.

Where to sleep

Accommodation

Please book your own room — there is no block held, so the nearer places do go early. This is Eastnor Castle’s own list of what is close by, with distances from the castle gates.

A coach will run to and from the local hotels, free and with room for 80 people. Say yes to a seat when you RSVP and we will hold you one. TODO: which hotels it calls at, and the pick-up and return times.

Hotels

Bed & Breakfasts

Self-catering

Good for groups, and the closest beds to the castle.

More to do while you are here: Visit Herefordshire · Visit the Malverns · Visit Worcestershire · Eat, Sleep, Live Herefordshire

How we got here

Our Story

TODO: how you met — a paragraph in your own voice.

TODO: the proposal, or whatever you would rather tell instead.

TODO: why Eastnor.

Eastnor Castle reflected in the lake below the house.
Eastnor Castle, where we will be married.
TODO: photograph
TODO: photograph
TODO: photograph

Very kind of you to ask

Gifts

Your being there is the present. We have everything we need for a home, and would far rather spend the day with you than unwrap anything.

TODO: if you would like to mention a honeymoon fund or a charity, the wording goes here — otherwise delete this line.

TODO: registry or fund link, if any

By the first of December

RSVP

Your invitation carries a short code — enter it below, then tell us the rest. It takes a minute.

Printed on your invitation.
So we can reach you if anything changes.
Will you join us?

Anything else

Questions

Can I bring a guest?

Your invitation names everyone we have space for. If it says "and guest", we would love to meet them — add their name to your RSVP. TODO: confirm the wording you want here.

Are children welcome?

TODO: children welcome all day, evening only, or an adults-only celebration.

What time should I arrive?

Doors open at 12:30pm and the ceremony starts at 1:30pm, so please arrive in good time for a glass and a seat. Evening guests, your arrival is 6:30pm. TODO: what happens if someone arrives late for the ceremony.

Will the day be indoors or out?

TODO: which parts are outdoors, and the wet-weather plan. Early April can be cold, so bring something warm whatever the forecast says.

Is there parking, and can I leave my car overnight?

There is free parking at the castle, but cars cannot stay overnight. If you would rather not drive, take the coach or book a taxi — the numbers are under Travel. TODO: confirm the overnight rule with the castle.

Can I take photographs?

TODO: unplugged ceremony or not, and whether there is a hashtag or shared album.

Is the castle accessible?

It is a historic house, so there are steps and gravel in places. We would much rather sort things out in advance than have anyone struggle on the day: tell us what you need in your RSVP, or email us, and we will arrange it with the castle. TODO: confirm step-free routes and accessible parking with the castle.

How do I get back to my hotel?

A free coach runs between the local hotels and the castle — ask for a seat when you RSVP, while there are still some of the eighty left. Otherwise, book a taxi in advance: Richard James and G&T Private Hire in Ledbury, Pitstop Travel and Colin Smith in Malvern.

Where should we stay?

There is no room block, so please book your own. Accommodation lists everything near the castle with distances — Ledbury is closest, and the self-catering places in Eastnor itself are within walking distance of the gates. The nearer beds go early.

When do you need my reply?

By the first of December, please — the caterers ask early. Reply now while you are thinking about it.

If in doubt

Ask Us

Anything at all — travel, timings, what to wear. We would far rather you asked.