Fictional wedding, working demonstration

Back to Yours, Dearest
A&L

A botanical line drawing of Amelia and Luca laughing together in the Orangery garden

Together with our families, we invite you to celebrate

Amelia&Luca

The Orangery at Ashcombe Gardens Near Bath, Somerset

Plan your visit

A note from us

Come early. Stay late.

We have chosen a place where we can spend the whole day together, from a quiet ceremony in the Orangery to dancing after dark.

Everything worth knowing before you set off is here. Have a read, make a plan and then just bring yourselves.

With love, Amelia & Luca

Amelia laughing over a croquet shot while Luca feigns disbelief in a walled garden
Amelia and Luca laughing together on a stone bench after playing croquet

Garden gates open at 12.45pm. The first drink can wait until after the ceremony. Probably.

One place. Four good reasons to stay.

Everything happens in and around the Orangery, so once you arrive there is nowhere else you need to be.

  1. Ceremony

    Take your seat in the Orangery from 1.10pm.

  2. Drinks in the garden

    Canapés, conversation and time to wander.

  3. Dinner

    We will gather back inside for dinner and speeches.

  4. Dancing

    The evening begins with a first dance, then the floor is yours.

  5. Carriages

    Please have your taxi booked. Cars can stay here overnight.

Dance-floor clause

Luca has promised Amelia he will be dancing by 8.15pm. You are all witnesses now.
The glass Orangery at Ashcombe Gardens beside its garden path

Fictional venue shown for this demonstration

An easy arrival starts here.

The Orangery at Ashcombe Gardens
Near Bath, Somerset
Arriving
The garden gates open at 12.45pm. Follow the signs for wedding guests rather than the main house.
Parking
There is parking beside the south garden. You can leave your car overnight and collect it before 11am on Sunday.
Step-free access
A level route runs from the accessible parking bays to the Orangery. Tell us if a seat near the entrance would make the day easier.
Taxis
Local taxis are limited after 10pm, so please arrange your journey home in advance.

The useful questions.

If we have missed something you need, please ask before the week of the wedding. We will be much better at answering then.

What should I wear?

Think smart, colourful and comfortable. We will spend time on gravel and lawn, so choose shoes that are happy there too.

Can children come?

If your invitation includes your little ones, they are very welcome. Their meal and place at the table will be ready for them.

Where should I stay?

Bath and the nearby villages have the widest choice. Booking a taxi at the same time as your room will make the journey home easier.

And gifts?

Having our favourite people in one place is the important bit. Please do not feel you need to bring anything else.