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What's the Dress Code?What's the Dress Code?
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A touch of 'Italian Glam'! We’re indulging our love of La Dolce Vita and leaning into cocktail hour. Sharp suits, chic dresses, a fabulous earring. Dress for a lively party! Our wedding is at the end of March, and North Yorkshire weather is anyone’s guess—it could be snowing, it could be sunny! We're anticipating that the wedding will be indoors, apart from the journey between Church and Reception. Hats are welcomed but not obligatory. If you feel fabulous in it, wear it!
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Is there anything I can't wear?Is there anything I can't wear?
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The venue is a stunning historic home, and to protect the floors, the owners have kindly requested that stilettos are not worn. If you already have your dream shoes ready, we’ll have heel guards on hand (not the height of fashion, we know, but the owners will insist). On a similar theme, the walk from St Mary’s Church to Birdsall House is about 10 minutes on foot on a solid tarmac road with a gravel drive. If you'd rather not trek in heels, please bring flats - or hop in the stylish transport we’ll have waiting...
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Are children invited?Are children invited?
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Unfortunately, other than young babes in arms, we can only accommodate children from the wedding party.
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Where is the Wedding?Where is the Wedding?
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The wedding ceremony will take place at St Mary's Church, just a 10 minute stroll through the estate grounds to Birdsall House, where we'll have the reception. For navigation purposes here are the What 3 Words addresses: St Mary's Church: ///birdcage.relief.though Birdsall House: ///evaporate.spearing.poker The addresses are as follows: St Mary's Church Salents Ln, Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9NW Birdsall House Birdsall, Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9NS
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How do we get to the venue?How do we get to the venue?
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If travelling from London, there are regular trains to York and from there it's a short train to Malton. The venue is a 10-15 minute drive from Malton station so you might want to think about pre-booking a taxi. For those travelling by train or staying nearby, please see the taxi firm numbers on the Travel page. If you are staying in York, you can take the train to Malton (24 minutes) and a taxi from there.
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How do we get to the venue by car?How do we get to the venue by car?
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If you are travelling on the A64 from York (towards Scarborough) take the exit signposted to Malton and Hovingham and continue on the road into Malton until you get to the traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn right, drive past Morrisons, over the bridge and immediately after the railway level crossing take the left road signposted to Beverley. At the mini round about turn right, signposted to Birdsall and Langton. (Fletchers Butchers on the corner) Continue along this road, up The Gallops out of Malton and go straight over the crossroads to Birdsall. Follow the road, through the start of Birdsall Village (follow the white railings). You will see the road turns sharply to the left and up a hill past the Church. If you are looking for Birdsall House you will see the main white gates at the top of the hill before the Estate Office. There is a black and white sign saying Birdsall House. Follow the drive, go left at the small crossroads in the park and start following the avenue of trees. Follow the drive (it will bend left away from the trees) and keep to the left when any forks in the road appear. You will see a black sign with white lettering saying Birdsall House, follow the drive and you’ll soon see the house. Parking will be clearly marked and cars can be collected on Sunday.
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What time does the wedding end?What time does the wedding end?
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Carriages are at 12.30 am. Please pre-book taxis with a local firm ahead of the wedding - there is no phone reception at the venue (although there is wifi available) and taxis are likely to get booked up in advance on a Saturday night. We will provide coach transport to York city centre at 12.30.
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Is anything happening on Sunday?Is anything happening on Sunday?
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Yes! You are welcome to return to Birdsall House on Sunday morning from 10am to see us again and catch up on the previous day's proceedings. We have a coffee van to provide nice coffees for us. We would love to see you there, but please don't feel obliged to do so. For anyone that wants to extend the weekend further on Sunday, the wedding party are booked in to the Jolly Farmer pub for late lunch. Feel free to join us there as well – you’ll need to book a table for lunch (as it’s Mother’s Day!). Postcode - YO17 9SA, Tel - 01653 658276.
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Is there a gift list?Is there a gift list?
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Yes!! It is now ready, here: https://www.weddingshop.com/Buy/View/225029 The idea is you buy from the site, and the gifts are all delivered together when we are home after honeymoon. You can pick from our list, or go ‘off list’ if you don’t see anything you like. Some things are set up as a ‘Group Gift’ where you can make a contribution to something, or club together with others. You can also contribute to honeymoon / house decoration funds. Please please please do not feel obliged!!! We’re just so happy for everyone to be with us on the day, and we know that it’s a big expense already for everyone to be there.
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How can we contact you?How can we contact you?
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You can get in touch with us at amibrabbins@gmail.com or owen.oliver@me.com.