Wedding Information
Everything you need to know about our special day
When
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ceremony: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Evening Reception: 6:15 PM - Midnight
Please arrive by 12:00 PM for welcome drinks
Where
Clearwell Castle
Clearwell
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
GL16 8LG
Ceremony Location: Ballroom
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About the Venue
Clearwell Castle is a magnificent 13th-century Gothic Revival castle nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean. This enchanting venue offers a truly magical setting with its medieval architecture, stunning great hall, and beautiful castle grounds surrounded by ancient woodland.
Dress Code
Semi-formal attire requested. Think garden party elegant - florals and pastels welcome! Our bridesmaids will be in sage green, the mother of the bride will be wearing blue as she is the bride's "something blue". With that in mind, we'd love for our guests to choose other colours so that those little details can really shine. Thank you for helping us make the day feel extra special!
Gifts
We understand that attending a wedding can be very costly and so the greatest gift you could give us would be joining us on our wedding day. If you insist on giving a gift, a small donation to our honeymoon fund would be hugely appreciated.
Menu Selection
Please let us know your menu preferences for the wedding breakfast. We need your selections to finalize catering arrangements.
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Unplugged Ceremony
As we say "I do", we'd love for you to see us with your own eyes, not your screens. We ask that you keep your cameras and phones tucked away until the celebrations begin.
Social Media
We kindly ask that you hold off sharing any photos until we've had the chance to post our first one as newlyweds. Thank you for helping us keep this special moment.
Schedule of Events
Guest Arrival & Bar Opening
Welcome drinks and bar opens for guests
Guests to be seated for the Ceremony
Please make your way to the ballroom and take your seats
Wedding Ceremony
Ballroom - Ceremony begins approximately 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome Drinks Reception
Celebrate with drinks and canapés - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Guests to be Seated for Wedding Breakfast
Please make your way to the ballroom and take your seats for the wedding breakfast
Wedding Breakfast
Three-course wedding breakfast - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speeches
Wedding speeches and toasts - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Evening Reception
Dancing and celebration until midnight - carriages at 12:00 AM