A-Z of the Wedding Day

Below is a template that we created which has been found to be useful to enclose when sending out your wedding invitations. Obviously it's only a guide, however a large number of guests, especially those travelling long distance have found it very useful. It also clarifies a few awkward details in a nice way, such as smoking, presents etc. Feel free to adapt it in whatever way you choose.

If you have any suggestions of a similar nature that may benefit our users then don't hesitate to let us know.

A is for Accommodation 

Anyone who would like to book an overnight stay at the Hotel La Petit, the cost is £ xxx for two people B&B.  Please let them know you are with the wedding party to get the discounted rate.  The Hotel telephone number is: xxxxx xxxxx. Also, anyone requiring details of hotel or guest house accommodation please let us know and we will arrange for a Tourism Brochure to be posted to you.  

B is Bridesmaids & Best Man

The Bridesmaids are (names of bridesmaids).  The page boy is (name of page boy).  The flower girl is (name of flower girl). The Best Man is  (name of best man) 

C is for Confetti

The vicar is quite happy for you to throw confetti outside the church.  

D is for Dress code

Whatever you like so long as it's smart wedding attire - it is not black tie.  

E is for Entertainment

(Musician details) will be playing romantic songs to welcome everyone to the Hotel and also during the Wedding Breakfast.  (name of DJ) will be supplying the disco music in the evening.

 F is for Food

There will be Champagne served on your arrival at approximately 1.30pm.  The Wedding Breakfast will be served at 3pm.  Please find Menu enclosed.   In order for us to offer a choice the Hotel require our chosen courses in advance.  Therefore, please could I ask you to tick your preferences and return your completed form to (brides parents?) in the pre-paid envelope provided as soon as possible.  

G is for Gift List

(Bride and Groom) mean it when they say that your presence not your presents will make their wedding day.  So please don't feel obliged to give a gift away.  For those who really want to, as you know they set up home some 4 years ago, so money they can put towards a bigger item would be a wonderful gift for them.  

H is for Hats

Ladies, it's not compulsory but if you wish to wear a hat, please do so. 

I is for Information

If you require any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

J is for Journey

To all our UK and local guests, please take care travelling and allow sufficient time for your journey.    

K is for Knot

As you know (Bride and Groom) will be 'tying the knot' at 12 noon at (name of church/registry office).  

L is for Little People

For guests with children, please bring your own booster seats as they cannot be supplied.  

M is for Map  

(Map or directions to Church and Reception location)

N is for Numbers

Would you please ensure that you send your RSVP before  (date)   so that we can finalise numbers with the Hotel.

O is for Order of the Day

Church Service at 12 noon.  The Champagne and Canapes on arrival at the Hotel will commence at 1.30pm.  Just follow the red carpet!  At 3pm guests will be requested to line up to go through to the Crystal room for the Wedding Breakfast. The toast will take place after the meal and before the sweet.  At 6pm there will be a short break while the room is made ready for the Evening Reception and Disco which commences at 7.30pm where a buffet will be served.  

P is for Photographs

We do have a professional photographer, but please bring along your camera or video camera to capture those moments we may miss or that might be suitable for 'You've been Framed' !  

Q is for Quiet

Please turn off mobile phones during the ceremony and Wedding Breakfast.  

R is for Refreshments

There will be a full bar available on a cash basis throughout the Wedding Breakfast.    

S is for Smoking

There will be no smoking allowed during the Wedding Breakfast but ashtrays will be supplied when coffee is served.  

T is for Transport

We were toying with the idea of putting on a coach or minibus from the Church to the Hotel.  If you would like to advantage of this could you please let us know so that we can get an idea of numbers.   

U is for Understanding

We appreciate in advance your understanding for any change to the plan due to weather, traffic etc. however we will try to keep to the plan as best we can. 

V is for Vehicles

At the church the parking area is accessed via the lane in front of the church. There is ample parking at the Hotel.  

W is for Weather

Let's hope those Jersey rays shine down on us that day.  

X is to symbolise a kiss  

Y is for You Ladies

A surprise!  

Z is for Zzzzzz

As we are spending our wedding night at the Hotel, our guests are requested that their carriages are pre-booked and leave at midnight.  We don't want anyone turning into pumpkins!