Alys & James

12th Sept 2026

Public transport:

The venue is located a short walk from Paddington station (Circle, Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo and Elizabeth Line).

Taxis:

Your best bets are to use apps like Uber or Bolt

Other:

We recommend downloading Citymapper to help you get around

We strongly encourage the use of public transport. There is no parking available at the venue - don't drive!!

If you are planning to drive to London, we recommend parking outside central London and using public transport to travel in.

It's London Baby!

There are loads of hotels in the Paddington area, but we encourage you to take advantage of being in the big smoke and explore somewhere different. Whether you prefer to get an Airbnb and live life like a local or treat yourself to a hotel, there's something for everyone.

If you're spoiled for choice, our usual go-to options are:

Budget basic: Premier Inn, Holiday Inn
Mid-range: Moxy, Marriott
Splash out: Hyatt Place

If you're planning to stay at the Ritz or the Savoy, take us with you?

Dinner

Two course sharing plates, served family style

Sweet treats to finish

Late-night

Metre-long pizzas (meat and vegetarian options)

Dietary requirements will be catered for separately. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know when you RSVP.

Drinks

Help yourself! Choose from a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Grab a beer, wine, cocktail or mocktail from our self-serve area or order from the bar. We've put some money behind the bar, and a card-only bar will be available once the tab runs out.

Feel free to go big and bold if you want to. Dress for a party!

Thoroughly encouraged:

Bright, bold colours
Glitter, sequins and glam
That dress you bought but don't have an occasion to wear it to (this is your moment)
Smart trainers or comfortable shoes
Wearing something you already own

Please don't wear:

A white dress
Ballgowns of any colour
Ripped jeans
Crocs
Bathing suits
Clown costumes

Stuck? Go for smart casual, with emphasis on the smart.

Can I bring a plus one?

Due to capacity restrictions at the venue, please do not bring anyone who isn't named on your invite.

Can I bring my kids?

We absolutely adore your little ones, and we're super grateful to be a part of their lives. However, we'd prefer this party be for grown-ups only, so please treat them to a sleepover with their grandparents (or other babysitting arrangements) instead of bringing them along.

What's on the menu?

We're not going to let you go hungry! For dinner we're serving up sharing plates, which means you can pick and choose what you eat and can feast on as much or as little as you like. We'll provide a menu on the day with dietary information to help you choose.
If you're joining us for the evening onwards, there'll be metre-long pizzas (and we'll also arrange some other snacks for those who can't stomach the gluten/dairy).
To help us cater appropriately, if you have any dietary needs please just let us know when you RSVP.

Is there a gift list?

We're incredibly fortunate and grateful to have made a home together (and it's already got all the usual wedding registry stuff like a stand mixer, coffee machine, plates and a microwave). The biggest gift of all is your attendance - be present with us, go all in, and help us have the time of our lives.
While gifts aren't necessary and are by no means expected, if you'd like to gift us something you can find our wishlist here.

What's the sitch with the bar?

An open bar, en esta economía? Yes!
With help from our families, we've put a healthy tab behind the bar. We'll keep you well hydrated, and there'll be plenty of drinks on offer including a selection of beers, wines, cocktails and mocktails pre- and post- ceremony, and to accompany dinner. Feel free to help yourselves!
After dinner, there'll be an open bar until there isn't. Once the tab runs out, it'll be card only.

Will there be dancing?

HELL YEAH!
We can't promise the dancing will be any good, but we've done our best by hiring an awesome DJ. They won't be taking requests on the night, but if you'd like to submit a song suggestion, you can do so here.

Help! I have more questions!

We've tried our best to answer as many questions as we can, but if we're missing something please help us out by considering whether you can find the answer on Google or by asking a friend.
If you're really stuck though or if it's something that only we can help with, please feel free to drop us a text/whatsapp/email/postcard/carrier pigeon/smoke signal/psychic message* and we'll get back to you ASAP.

*Results may vary