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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Venue Information

Clearwell Castle Exterior

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.

Wheelchair accessible
Onsite parking available

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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Special Requests

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

11:30

Guest Arrival & Bar Opening

Welcome drinks and bar opens for guests

12:30

Guests to be seated for the Ceremony

Please make your way to the ballroom and take your seats

1:00

Wedding Ceremony

Ballroom - Ceremony begins approximately 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30

Welcome Drinks Reception

Celebrate with drinks and canapés - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

3:45

Guests to be Seated for Wedding Breakfast

Please make your way to the ballroom and take your seats for the wedding breakfast

3:30

Wedding Breakfast

Three-course wedding breakfast - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

5:30

Speeches

Wedding speeches and toasts - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

6:15

Evening Reception

Dancing and celebration until midnight - carriages at 12:00 AM