About the venues
Ceremony
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BW
Nestled in the same valley we live in, the church we are getting married in has been an important part of Lydia's family for generations. It's also the final resting place of her beloved grandmother, so it means a lot to both of us to be able to get married there.
The service will be a traditional Church of England ceremony, led by Rev'd Natalie Jennings.
Parking: There is plenty of street parking available around the church, but please be mindful of residents.
Reception
The Old Lodge
The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud GL6 9AQ
Originally built as a hunting lodge in the 19th century, it's now an inn set in the heart of Minchinhampton Common in the Cotswolds.
The area around the lodge is National Trust land, meaning we will be surrounded by beautiful countryside and roaming cattle. It is also unfortunately in the middle of a golf course, but you can't have everything!
We will be hosting the reception here, and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone in such a beautiful setting.
Parking: There is plenty of parking around the lodge and on the path leading up to it. Don't worry about the golfers, but do be mindful of the cows!
Schedule
A simple guide to the day. Timings may move slightly, but this is the plan.
1.30pm
Arrival at church from 1.30pm
2pm
Ceremony
3pm
Travel to lodge
3.30pm
Drinks and canapés
5.15pm
Dinner
7pm
Speech
7.15pm
Room turnaround
7.30pm
Dancing and games
9pm
Baps and sweet treats
11pm
Closing time
Travel & Accommodation
We really appreciate everyone travelling to celebrate with us. These are places we have stayed ourselves, or where friends and family have had a great experience.
Taxi Services
Uber can be slow and expensive around Stroud, so we recommend booking taxis in advance where possible.
Stroud Taxi
A&A Taxis
Wonky's Wheels
Eurotaxis
Questions & Answers
Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to either of us on Whatsapp and we'll be happy to help!