24 October 2026
The Day
From a 1pm arrival to a 1am farewell — here's how the day unfolds.
10:00 am
Access to Hayloft
The Hayloft opens for set-up and preparations.
10:00 am
Access for Suppliers
Caterers, florists and suppliers begin their magic.
12:30 pm
Groom Arrival
The groom and groomsmen arrive and get ready.
1:00 pm
Guest Arrival
Guests arrive at Lapstone Barn. A drink will be waiting.
1:15 pm
Bride Registrar Meeting
A short private meeting before the ceremony begins.
1:30 pm
Ceremony
The bit we've been waiting for. Please be seated by 1:25pm.
2:00 pm
Confetti Shot
Celebrate the newlyweds with confetti on the lawn.
2:05 pm
Drinks Reception
Bubbles, canapés and (fingers crossed) Cotswold sunshine on the south-facing lawn.
4:00 pm
Guests Seated for Meal
Take your seats in the barn for the wedding breakfast.
5:00 pm
Evening Entertainment Set Up
The band gets ready while guests relax.
6:15 pm
Speeches
Tissues optional, laughter compulsory.
7:00 pm
Evening Guest Arrival
Evening guests join the celebration.
7:55 pm
Cake Cutting
A small cake-cutting to mark the groom's birthday. Yes — it's a double celebration.
8:00 pm
First Dance
The floor officially opens.
8:05 pm
Evening Entertainment
The barn warms up. Dance the night away.
1:00 am
Carriages
All things — even the best ones — must end. Thank you for being with us for the evening.
A Double Celebration
It's also Hamish's birthday
By happy coincidence, our wedding day falls on Hamish's birthday. We'll mark it properly with a small cake cutting in the evening — so be sure to be in the barn around 7:55 pm with a glass in hand.
Good to know
Small details
Dress code
Formal. The Cotswolds in late October can be crisp — bring a layer for the evening.
Children
We adore yours, but this will be an adult-only celebration.
Parking
Plenty of on-site parking at the barn. Cars may be left overnight and collected the following morning.
Phones
We'll have a photographer capturing everything — please be present during the ceremony and let us share the photos afterwards.