What to wear
Smart, but comfortable — jackets and dresses rather than black tie. Bring a layer for the evening; the garden gets cold once the sun goes.
Saturday 26 September 2026
The Day
All times are 24-hour so there’s no room for confusion. The ceremony begins promptly at 15:00, so please give yourself time to park and find us.
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14:30
Guests arrive
Joshua will be outside the front of the Civic Centre from half past two to welcome you in and point you the right way. Please be with us no later than 14:45 — the room is booked to the minute.
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15:00
The ceremony
The Willows Room, Bournemouth Ceremony Rooms. Short, warm, and over before you’ve settled.
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15:30
Photographs & congratulations
A little time on the steps for photographs, then a gentle drift towards Verwood. It’s about 25 minutes’ drive.
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17:00
The reception
At our home, 38 School Close, Verwood. Food, drinks, and good company — from five o’clock until whenever it naturally ends.
Getting between the two
There’s an hour and a half between the ceremony ending and the reception starting — plenty for the drive, and time enough for a coffee on the way if you’d like one.