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Friday 11th September
Our Wonderful Wedding Weekend!
We would love for you to join us for some activities throughout the Wedding Weekend.
If you are not staying on-site at the venue (either in cottages or camping) please let us know if you’d like to pop along so we have an idea of numbers.
We hope you’ll join us!
14:00
Helpers Arrival
If you want to help us with setting up, drop us a message! We’re sure we can make use of your generosity, but even if we cannot, we appreciate your willingness and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
15:00
Accommodation Check-in
The on-site cottages are available to us from this point onwards (Please see the cottage sleeping plan sent via email).
18:00
Evening BBQ
A tasty feast! We’ll supply the equipment, meat / vegan alternatives and bread. If you have other dietary requirements, we ask that you bring these supplies with you (we can ensure there are uncontaminated BBQs for you to use).
If so inclined, we would welcome any foodie contributions, such as salads, crisps or desserts, but there is absolutely no obligation! Please avoid using squash or pumpkin (including seeds), due to a severe allergy, and please label ingredients.
We’ll also have some drinks available, but please feel free to bring your own if you’d like to make sure you have something you enjoy!
19:45
Sea Shanties!
Join the Best Man for an evening of rousing sea shanties and good company. Whether you’d like to sing along or simply sit back and enjoy the music, everyone is welcome! And don’t worry, if you are unfamiliar with the songs, there will be lyric sheets available.
No musical talent required (or expected)!
Saturday 12th September
The Wedding Day!
12:45
Welcome
The groom will be around to greet everyone. Take the opportunity to keep him occupied and out of trouble!
13:30
Ceremony!
Watch, applaud, cheer, laugh, and cry as our bride and groom are officially united. The main event, as it were!
Our diligent ushers will begin shepherding everyone to their seats 15 minutes beforehand. Sticks and/or crooks may be used in extreme circumstances!
14:00
Confetti Throw
Engage in light-hearted ballistic warfare against the newlyweds by flinging our farm-safe confetti with reckless abandon. Followed by group photos.
14:15
Garden Party Reception
Conversation & canapes in the beautiful Peak District! There will be games, music and whatnot. Relax! Enjoy!
16:00
Wedding Breakfast
A plethora of Japanese-themed delights will be brought to your table. Help yourselves to the group sharing platters!
Once again, allow our ushers to chivvy you 15 minutes prior. Though we suspect sticks and/or crooks may not be required for this bit!
17:00
Speeches and Cake Cutting
Allow the wedding party to entertain* you with stories and sentiments. Expect laughs, tears and probably technical difficulties! After which, the newlyweds will cut the wedding cake.
Following this, we’ll finish our feast with a selection of desserts!
* Entertainment not guaranteed.
18:00
Garden Party Reception Resumes
We invite you to, once again, enjoy the delights of the beautiful setting whilst the barn is turned around for the evening festivities!
18:30
Animal Photos
We’re not talking about the Bride and Groom! Lower Damgate is a farm and animal sanctuary, so you are welcome to come and feed some Alpacas, Goats, and whatever other creatures turn up! The photographer will be on hand to get some stunning shots, so try to outshine the animals, if you can!
19:15
First Dance
Join the Bride and Groom in the barn for their first dance. Then storm the dance floor so they feel less awkward!
19:30
Ceilidh!
Our wonderful ceilidh band takes to the stage for a truly memorable performance. You are encouraged to join regardless of dancing prowess – all left feet are welcome at a ceilidh! The caller even tells you what to do! It’ll be a chaotic and unforgettable experience!
21:00
Evening Food
Take a quick break to enjoy some hot dogs, before the ceilidh resumes!
22:30
Disco!
What would a wedding be without a cheesy disco to round things off! Head back to the dance floor for some classics, good times and silly dancing. Dad dancing is strongly encouraged!!
23:45
Carriages
That archaic term for “alright, go home!”
We love you all!
Sunday 13th September
Our Wonderful Wedding Weekend!
We would love for you to join us for some other activities throughout the Wedding Weekend.
If you are not staying on-site at the venue (either in cottages or camping) please let us know if you’d like to pop along so we have an idea of numbers.
We hope you’ll join us!
10:30
Orchestra ‘Jam’ Session
Want to make music? Head over to the barn to join the Bride in creating beautiful sounds while the Groom nurses his hangover! Don’t play an instrument? Feel free to head over and listen in! Just don’t expect a well-rehearsed performance, this is a jam, after all!
14:00
Group Paint-Pour
Join us in creating a colourful keepsake of the weekend. Pour or blow a little paint onto our canvas and help make a one-of-a-kind artwork. No artistic talent required – just come along and have fun!
16:00
A Lovely Walk
The walking routes are plentiful, and the scenery delightful, so come along and take a stroll with us! Please don’t worry about athleticism – we’ll keep things as relaxed! That being said, it will likely involve hills and uneven terrain, so dress appropriately and make sure you have sensible shoes!
18:30
Fish & Chips
What better way to wrap up the evening than a delivery of fish and chips! We’re going to notify the local eateries in advance, so look out for a request to get your orders in!
Monday 14th September
10:00
Check-out
If you are staying on-site, this is where you stop doing that! We wish you safe travels and thank you for joining us!
Friday 11th September
So Much Room for Activities!
We would love for you to join us for some other activities throughout the Wedding Weekend.
If you are not staying on-site at the venue (either in cottages or camping) please let us know if you’d like to pop along so we have an idea of numbers
We hope you’ll join us!
14:00
Helpers Arrival
If you want to help us with setting up, drop us a message! We’re sure we can make use of your generosity, but even if we cannot, we appreciate your willingness and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
15:00
Accommodation Check-in
The on-site cottages are available to us from this point onwards. Anyone not helping with set up is welcome to arrive any time after this point and get settled!
(Please see the cottage sleeping plan sent via email for where to drop your stuff)
18:00
Evening BBQ
A tasty feast! We’ll supply the equipment and enough meat and bread (and even some salad-y bits) to feed everyone. If you are veggie, vegan or have other dietary needs, we we make sure there are uncontaminated BBQs and kit for you to use, but we are asking you to supply your own edibles!
Similarly, we will have some drinks available, but please bring your own if you want to ensure you get beverages you will enjoy!
19:45
Sea Shanties!
Join the Best Man for an evening of rousing sea shanties and good company. Whether you’d like to sing along or simply sit back and enjoy the music, everyone is welcome! And don’t worry, if you are unfamiliar with the songs, there will be lyric sheets available so no one is left out!
Musical talent not required (or even encouraged)!
21:00
Ceremony Music Rehearsal
Those who are playing in the ceremony itself (not including the welcome or reception), please join the bride in the ceremony barn for a run through of the music.
Saturday 12th September
The Wedding Day!
18:00
Arrival
Turn up and join the festivities as folks appreciate the open air and beauty of the Peak District, while the barn is turned around for the evening festivities!
The bar is open, the people are delightful (probably), and there are games and live music ongoing!
18:30
Animal Photos
We’re not talking about the bride and groom! Lower Damgate is a functioning farm and animal sanctuary, so you are welcome to come and feed some Alpacas, Goats, and whatever other creatures turn up! The photographer will be on hand to get some stunning shots of you all, so try to outshine the animals, if you can!
19:15
First Dance
Join the Bride and Groom in the barn for their first dance. In the case of the groom, possibly first dance ever! Then storm the dance floor so they feel less awkward!
19:30
Ceilidh!
Our wonderful ceilidh band takes to the stage for some truly memorable performances. You are encouraged to join regardless of dancing prowess – all left feet are welcome at a ceilidh! The caller even tells you what to do! It’ll be bonkers, chaotic, and an unforgettable experience!
21:00
Evening Food
To keep energy levels high, our evening food will arrive ready to supply you with hot dogs and suchlike!
22:30
Disco!
What would a wedding be without a cheesy disco to round things off! If you still have legs following the ceilidh, head to the dance floor for some classics, and all around good times and silly dancing. Dad dancing is encouraged to make the groom feel better about his natural, yet unqualified predisposition to this art-form!
23:45
Carriages
That archaic term for “alright, go home!”
We wish you well, but please be well elsewhere!
We love you all!
Sunday 13th September
So Much Room for Activities!
We would love for you to join us for some other activities throughout the Wedding Weekend.
If you are not staying on-site at the venue (either in cottages or camping) please let us know if you’d like to pop along so we have an idea of numbers
We hope you’ll join us!
10:30
Orchestra ‘Jam’ Session
Want to make music? Head over to the barn to join the bride in creating beautiful sounds while the groom nurses his hangover!
Don’t play an instrument? Feel free to head over and listen in! Just don’t expect a well-rehearsed performance, this is a jam, after all!
14:00
Group Paint-Pour
Join us in creating a colourful keepsake of the weekend. Pour or blow a little paint onto our canvas and help make a one-of-a-kind artwork. No artistic talent required – just come along and have fun!
16:00
A Lovely Walk
Since we are in the Peak District, why not enjoy it further with a little jaunt into the wilderness? The walking routes are plentiful, and the scenery delightful, so come along and take a stroll!
We want as many as possible to come along, so don’t worry about your athleticism, we’ll keep things as relaxed as required! That being said, it will likely involve hills and uneven terrain, so you have been warned!
If you want to join for this, make sure you have sensible shoes! Wedding attire will not be your friend!
18:30
Fish & Chips
What better meal to wrap up a relaxed evening than some fish and chips! We’re going to notify the local eateries in advance, so look out for a request to get your orders in!
Monday 14th September
10:00
Check-out
If you are staying on-site, this is where you stop doing that! We wish you safe travels and thank you for joining us!
Travel
Parking
Parking on site is limited for those not camping at the venue, so please car share where possible or pre-book local taxis.
On-site camping
Camping is available for £25 per night covering 2 people in a tent or camper van. All proceeds go the Dovedale Animal Sanctuary.
If you’d like to camp, email Suzie at suzie.capps@hotmail.co.uk.
By staying on site you’ll be able to join us to party way into the night after the non-resident’s have departed!
You’re very welcome to stay Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night.
Taxis
Please note that taxis are intermittent in the area and can be unreliable (it’s very rural)
We recommend booking in advance to make sure that you reserve a pick up!
Ashbourne Taxis
www.ashbournetaxis.com
01335 345198
Moorlands Private Hire
07771 765120
ACT Taxis
acttaxi.co.uk
07798 738845
Train
The nearest train station is Buxton, which is 30 minutes drive away. You may want to arrange a taxi from/to the station.
If you let us know, we might be able to help coordinate some lifts!
Gifts
We are not asking for, nor expecting, any wedding gifts or contributions.
Your presence at our wedding is gift enough!
However, if you cannot help yourself, and feel you must contribute something, we have put together a brief list:
https://prezola.com/buy/view/325330
Directions
Dovedale Animal Sanctuary, also known as Lower Damgate Farm is a on Google maps
Please search for it directly, rather than using the postcode, which will take you to the wrong place!
Please note that the venue is signposted as Lower Damgate Farm
(Damgate Farm is opposite and is a small B&B – you cannot park here).
If you have the app WHAT3WORDS the grid reference is: Messaged, Wedding, Mandolin.
More info on directions here: https://damgate.com/how-to-find-us/
We look forward to celebrating with you!
