Style/ideas

If you're wondering, yes there is a theme, do you have to stick to it? Well, no actually lol. However I will say that there is no requirement for formal wear of ANY kind, wear what you love, dress up if you want. Have fun and feel comfy. Heels are not recommended, flat shoes are the better option. But for those who actually want to get involved in the theme or are just plain curious, the theme is, um... colour? Vintage? Retro? Relaxed, fun, kitsh, crazy. I have no idea.  It is a wonderful mix of the things that make us happy. Me I love vintage, Stuart want's carrot cake and bright colours, and the girls wants sweets... ok that last one is pretty standard for kids lol. So here is a little collection of hints :D

Bridesmaids: (yes I know, but I want them and Stu said I could, so I am)

I was going to go with flowers for them to carry but I'm reconsidering that for something more interesting. They will carry a container each with small pots of dried petals instead of confetti (biodegradable)

 :D.

These are sold at Notonthehighstreet.com

Trees are being decorated with beads and ribbons, I found these on ebay, £2.99 for 100m, the seller is Mcoler18! :D

Venue

So the venue is Pinsent Campsite, just south of Winchester, easy travelling distance for those who dislike camping.

Here is a link to the map plus hotels in the area.
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvaa-lWIGi2c.kkjTUdbsKlNQ

It does not have a huge car park so car share may be worth doing, also I will look into taxi costs for those who don't want to stay over. However, I will say, staying over is the best bet.

I will be visiting the site soon so I can give you a better idea of how it looks, lay out etc.

The first half of the event is at 3pm, this is a small ceremony for a vow renewal and will take place around 3.30pm. Those invited to this part who are planning to camp are welcome to arrive earlier to set up their campsite equipment.

For those coming for the evening, you can arrive any time after 5 to set up but we will be setting up the party area so please keep to the camping area. At the moment we are planning on using the Chapel site (not the chapel) for the ceremony, with the party around the campsite. I recommend pitching your tents within an easy distance of the toilets. Also, for those concerned, there is access to showers!

According to Google Maps, this is a 5 minute drive from the centre of Winchester, so taxi fair will be fairly low, obviously depending on where you are headed. It is 1.8 miles approximately from town, apparently this is a 40 minute walk for those brave enough (16 if you're on a bike lol). I would not recommend trying it after dark but if you live somewhere nearby, such as Sarum Road or Stanmore, it is only 20 minutes walk, which is great if you're camping and someone else is bring the tent lol.

Ok so that is the basics on the location, more information when I have it. Invites will be sent out asap, please don't be offended if you only get invited to the evening, it is simply a space saving thing.