Rachel & Joseph

Saturday 5th September 2026

St Mary the Virgin Church, Cambridgeshire

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Our Courtship

After seven delightful years of courtship, Joe proposed during a snowy hike up a mountain in the northern Norway town of Svolvaer. We are now tremendously excited to celebrate this next chapter with our dearest family and friends!

Rachel and Joseph

Wedding Particulars

The Ceremony

Date: Saturday 5th September 2026

Time: 12:30 PM

Venue: St Mary the Virgin Church
Fen Ditton, CB5 8ST

The Reception

Time: 4:00 PM onwards

Venue: Childerley Hall,

Wedding Breakfast: 5:00 PM

Evening Dancing (ceilidh): 8:00 PM - Midnight

Dress Code

Cocktail attire

We kindly suggest cocktail attire for both the afternoon and evening. Ladies, please avoide wearing burnt orange to avoid pairing with the bridesmaid's dresses, and of course, no white! We recommend wearing something comfortable for dancing.

Transport

We will be providing a shuttle service from St Mary's to Childerley Hall, however, cars may be parked at the venue and left there overnight.

Timetable

Detailed timings of the day will be provided closer to the date.

Additional Information

Gift List

Your presence is the only present we need! However, if you would like to give a gift, we have a small list at John Lewis & Partners.

List Number: 12345678

Photography

We have arranged for professional photography throughout the day. We kindly ask that during the ceremony, you keep cameras and phones away so you can be fully present with us. We'd also like to be the first to share the pictures with the world, so please hold off on posting on social media until after our photos are published.

Children

We love your little ones, but we've decided to keep our celebration adults-only - other than immediate family - to allow everyone to relax and enjoy the day.

Accommodation

There are multiple options in Cambridge, see the link below for local hotels and BnBs.

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What's a ceilidh?

The word ceilidh comes from the Gaelic word “céilidh,” which originally referred to a social gathering or party, often featuring music, dancing & storytelling. Traditionally, a ceilidh gathering involves live music played on traditional Scottish instruments like the fiddle, accordion, and bagpipes, with coordinated dancing performed by groups alongside the music.
An 'event caller' will act as a guide, leading dancers through the steps, and providing cues for when to start and stop, so no experience is needed! The upbeat and lively music will be performed by Licence to Ceilidh, London's top ceilidh band. We can't wait to see you on the dancefloor. Don't worry, it'll be fun!

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We should be absolutely delighted to celebrate with you! Kindly respond by Friday 1st May 2026.

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