Vere and Ella walking hand in hand across a summer field

We're getting married

Vere & Ella

Saturday, 3 April 2027

Wedding details
Vere and Ella under a tree at the edge of a field

The marriage

The ceremony
& the party

Together with their families, Vere & Ella joyfully invite you to celebrate their marriage at St Peter's Church, Bishop's Waltham.

Until we say I do

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The schedule

Saturday, 3 April 2027

  1. A drawing of St Peter's Church, Bishop's Waltham

    The Marriage

    Morning suits / Formal

    St Peter's Church
    Free Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1EE

    Directions ↗
  2. A drawing of the long tables inside the marquee, laid for dinner

    Champagne Reception and Wedding Breakfast

    Old Hill Farm
    Droxford Road, Swanmore, SO32 2PY

    Directions ↗
  3. A drawing of the dance floor under the marquee lights at night

    Drinks and Dancing

    Old Hill Farm

Sunday, 4 April 2027

  1. Carriages

    There will be a coach to London and shuttles to New Place Hotel. Otherwise please book a taxi — we recommend booking for 23:45. (see travel for more info)

Good to know

  • What's the dress code?

    Formal. Vere will be wearing a morning suit. Hats are welcome but not required.

  • What are my transport options?

    A coach leaves Hammersmith on Saturday morning and returns from Old Hill Farm at midnight — tick the box when you RSVP and we'll keep you a seat both ways. A shuttle runs to New Place Hotel at midnight, complimentary and with no need to book.

    Otherwise it is the train to Botley and a taxi, or your own car. All three are on the travel page, with the taxi numbers.

  • Where can I park?

    There are several public car parks around Bishop's Waltham for the ceremony, all a 5–10 minute walk from St Peter's Church.

    • Bishop's Waltham Central SO32 1ALA central town car park close to the High Street.
    • Lower Lane SO32 1RZA popular public car park just a short walk.
    • Jubilee Hall SO32 1EDOffers free short-stay parking.
    • Bishop's Waltham Palace SO32 1SBParking near the historic palace ruins.
    • Basingwell Street SO32 1PAA smaller car park close to the High Street.
    • Priory Park SO32 1SQSlightly further out, but often quieter.

    They do get busy, so we recommend travelling together and sharing cars where you can.

    After the ceremony, make your way on to Old Hill Farm — there will be clear signs at the entrance on the day. There is a field for parking, and you can leave your car there overnight and collect it on the Sunday.

  • Where can we stay?

    There are rooms within a couple of miles, and more in Winchester, twenty minutes away. The map and addresses are here. Book early.

  • How do I RSVP?

    Use the form. It asks who is coming, about the coach, and anything the caterer should know. RSVP here.

  • Is there a gift list?

    Having you there is the greatest gift.

    For anyone who would like to give something, we have put a list together. See the list.

All the questions

Travel

Getting here,
& where to stay.

For more details, see the transport section.

Travel & where to stay

The ceremony

St Peter's Church

Free Street, Bishop's Waltham · SO32 1EE

The reception

Old Hill Farm

Droxford Road, Swanmore · SO32 2PY

Vere on one knee, proposing to Ella on a hillside

Please reply

Will you join us?

Let us know who is coming and any dietary requirements using the form.

Vere with his arms around Ella in the garden, in black and white
Will you join us for our wedding?

We will only use your details to plan the wedding and contact you about the day.

Vere and Ella walking away along a ridge path