Welcome
One beautiful place, and nowhere else to be.
After all the lists and the planning, what we want is quite simple. The people we love, under one roof, from the ceremony in the afternoon through to the music late in the evening. Settle in, kick off your shoes, and stay a while.
The Day
How the day unfolds
A rough guide more than a timetable. Arrive relaxed; we'll take care of the rest.
The Venue
A fifteenth-century manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside.
We fell for Weston Manor because it feels right rather than grand. Full of character without being stiff, roomy without ever feeling cold, with house and gardens enough to move with the weather and the mood.
Everything happens in one place, so there's nothing to organise and nowhere to rush off to.
Stay with us
Wake up where the party was.
A room at Weston Manor for the night of the wedding, so the day can end with a short walk upstairs rather than a journey home. No taxi to chase, no early exit from the dance floor, and breakfast in the morning.
Rooms go first come, first served, so we'd gently say: claim yours early.
Held for us until [date] · booked direct with the Manor
Gifts
Your being there is the gift.
If you'd like to do something more, we're putting a little away towards our honeymoon, a proper escape in the sun once the dust has settled. Any amount, given below, is very welcome.
The honeymoon fund
Our Story
How two became us
Claire & Mark · the short version
Chapter one
How we met
It started the way the best things tend to, quietly and then all at once. [A line or two on where and how you met, and what drew you together.] Looking back, it's funny how ordinary the beginning felt for something that turned into all of this.
Chapter two
The years since
A home, a hundred small routines, and more inside jokes than either of us could explain. [A few lines here on your life together, the things you love doing, the shape of the two of you as a pair.]
Chapter three
The proposal
Then, [when and roughly where], one of us finally asked, and the answer was never in doubt. [One detail that makes the moment yours. Keep it simple; the moment matters more than the staging.]
And now here we are.
Us, in a few more frames
The rest of the album
One opening image · three story anchors · six in the album · ten in all
Stay & Travel
Stay the night, and getting here
Weston Manor · Oxfordshire · OX25 3QL
The easiest option, by far
Stay the night at Weston Manor
We've held rooms at Weston Manor for our guests, for the night of the wedding, so you can wake up where the party was, with breakfast waiting and no journey home.
£175 a night, including breakfast. Rooms go first come, first served, so please book early to be sure of one.
01869 350621 · info@thewestonmanor.com
Say you're a guest of Claire & Mark's to book from our held rooms.
Card details secure the room; you're not charged until your stay.
Rooms held for us until [date] · we'll place friends & family near one another nearer the day
Parking
Plenty of parking on site. If you're staying over, leave the car with us and collect it the next day.
Taxis
If you're not staying at the venue, book a taxi in advance. They can be scarce late at night in the countryside.
[Local firm to recommend]
Other stays
A handful of hotels and inns are a short drive away for a range of budgets.
[A few we'd suggest]
Getting here
By car, or by rail
Weston Manor sits just outside Bicester, an easy run by car with good access from the A34 and M40. For sat navs, the postcode is OX25 3QL.
Coming by train? Bicester North and Oxford are both close, and a short taxi from either brings you to the door.
The Manor01869 350621 · info@thewestonmanor.com
Make a weekend of it
While you're here
Oxford is around twenty minutes away, worth a wander for the colleges, the museums and a riverside pub or two. Bicester Village is close for anyone who fancies the shops. And there are lovely country walks and pubs right on the doorstep if you'd rather take it slowly.
[A few of our own favourites to follow]
Good to know
Questions, answered
Everything you might want to ask, in one place
The day itself
What time should I arrive?
Any time from 1:00pm. The ceremony begins at 2:00pm, so there's no need to be prompt to the minute, just with us in good time to park, find a seat and settle in before we start.
Is there a dress code?
Dress up with us, nothing too stiff. Our colours are green, stone, brass and a touch of claret if you'd like a nudge, though there's no need to match us. One tip: there's grass and gravel in the gardens, so a kinder heel beats a fine stiletto.
Can I take photographs?
During the ceremony, we'd love you fully with us, so phones and cameras away for that part. Our photographer will capture it all. After that, snap away, and please share what you get.
What time does the day end?
The party runs until midnight, when carriages are called.
Guests
Can I bring my children?
As much as we adore your children, we've decided to keep the day an adults-only celebration, so everyone, parents included, can properly relax. Consider it a well-earned night off.
Can I bring a plus-one?
Your invitation will say who's included. If you're at all unsure, just ask us and we'll happily clear it up.
Travel & staying over
Where should I stay?
Stay at Weston Manor if you can. It's by far the easiest, with the celebration on your doorstep and breakfast in the morning. We've held rooms for our guests, first come first served, so book early to be sure of one. How to book, and a few nearby alternatives, are on the Stay & Travel page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site. If you're staying over, leave the car with us and collect it the next day.
How do I get back in the evening?
If you're not staying at the venue, book a taxi in advance, as they can be hard to come by late at night in the countryside.
Practical
I have a dietary requirement. Who do I tell?
Just let us know when you RSVP and we'll sort it out with the venue.
Do you have a gift list?
No list. Your company really is more than enough. If you'd like to give something, we're gathering a little towards our honeymoon, with a link on the home page.
I've still got a question.
Ask us directly, we're always happy to help. [Best contact to follow.]