Allison & Joshua
Saturday, the 12th July, 2014
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Allison was born in Surrey, England. Her mother and father came from California, America and Kilmacolm, Scotland respectively. Throughout her life she has enjoyed visiting her friends and family in both locations. She recently graduated from Durham University with a Masters in Civil Engineering and now works for a consultancy company in the change management practice for Energy, Natural Resources and Utilities.
She loves sailing on large Yachts (despite her sea sickness) and is looking forward to achieving her Day Skipper's qualification next year if there is time!
Joshua was born in Surrey, England. His mother and father moved down south from Birmingham and Leeds respectively. He recently graduated from Newcastle University with a BSc in Computing Science and is now working at a small (30 people and two dogs) e-commerce company that works with a number of major brands.
His passions include photography and programming (both demonstrated on this website). He has also enjoyed acquiring a number of practical skills from both his and Allison's families.
Rona & Robin Lester
Elizabeth Rogers
Allison's childhood friend from Manor House School
Fiona Williams
Allison's friend from her Engineering course at Durham University
Katherine Hankinson
Allison's friend from Hatfield College at Durham University
Zoë Wills
Allison's friend from Hatfield College at Durham University
Heather & John Redmond
Michael Dann
Joshua's childhood friend from Milford School
Thomas Redmond
Joshua's younger brother
Henry Lester
Allison's younger brother
David Etherington
Joshua's childhood friend from Chandler School
(David's sister is helping to make the wedding cake)
Ramster Hall is a fourth generation family home that lies in the Surrey Hills between Chiddingfold and Haslemere. Surrounded by stunning Surrey parkland and over 25 acres of gardens, it is both historic and beautiful. The oldest part of the house dates from the early 17th century. It was built by a wealthy glass maker; Chiddingfold then being the centre of the glass making industry in England.
More information can be found on their website.
It is not compulsory for all ladies to don a hat, but for those who do we thought we would revive this little tradition for a bit of fun.
While shopping in The Mad Hatter, the lady serving enlightened us about wedding hat etiquette that we thought we would pass along.
1) All hats should be removed no later than 6pm.
2) The mother of the bride dictates when other ladies may remove their hats and fascinators. Until she removes her hat, other ladies are expected to leave theirs on.
(This gives my mother an immense sense of power!)
1:00pm - Ceremony at Ramster
1:45pm - Drinks reception with standing canapés
3:30pm - Guests called through to dinner table by table
6:00pm - Speeches and champagne toast
6:30pm - Coffee, teas & after dinner mints served in the drawing room
7:30pm - First dance
8:00pm - Cutting of the cake
9:00pm - Evening food
11:30pm - Bar closes
11:45pm - Music ends
12:00pm - Carriages
Daisy Allen - Wedding dress
Daisy worked on Allison's mother's wedding dress for the big day. Not only did she alter it, she completely redesigned the top half with the existing material. This means painstakingly unpicked all of the panels and altered them separately as well as adding several new pieces and lots of beading. She did an amazing job and I think that everyone can agree that it looked stunning.
Daisy is one of Allison's oldest friends and it means so much to her that she agreed to take on such a big task.
UPDATE: Daisy has been working on her own line of fabulous hand-made clutch bags which have detachable tassels. Click here to find out more!
Ramster Hall - Venue
Jacaranda - Catering
Henry Wells - Photography
Ioannis Crouch - Videographer
Florescence - Flowers
The Paradise Ensemble - Live Music
Mark Parker - DJ
Rebecca's Cupcakes - Wedding Cake
Simon James Menswear - Suite Hire
On the day by 蓝上弦 / CC by-nc-sa
Thanks by Sarah Parrott / CC by-nc-nd
Video by Stefan / CC by-nc-sa
Below are all the professional photos taken by the wonderful Henry Wells, photos from the American reception taken by Heather Redmond, and the duck photos we've been sent so far.
Please send us any more that you have!
