Our story
Freshers’ week
Bristol. A queue for terrible coffee, and he let her go first.
Lisbon
A missed tram, a long walk uphill, and the first time either of us said it.
The question
On Painswick Beacon in the fog. She said yes before he finished.
Together with their families
EvelynJames
Saturday, 12 June 2027
Hawthorne Hall · The Cotswolds, England
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Evelyn & James
We would be honoured to have you with us as we say our vows in the walled garden at Hawthorne Hall, followed by dinner and dancing in the Orangery.
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Details of the day
Welcome Drinks
The Bell at Hawthorne
An easy evening in the pub garden for anyone arriving on Friday — come as you are.
- High Street, Painswick, Gloucestershire
- Friday, 11 June 2027
- 19:00 – 22:00
The Wedding
Hawthorne Hall
Ceremony in the walled garden at two o’clock, then champagne on the lawn, dinner and dancing in the Orangery until midnight.
- Hawthorne Lane, near Painswick, Gloucestershire
- Saturday, 12 June 2027
- 14:00 – 00:00
Dress code
Black tie optional
Long dresses in jewel tones for the ladies; dark suits or dinner jackets for the gentlemen. The lawn is soft — block heels over stilettos. Please avoid white and ivory.
- Burgundy
- Forest
- Gold
- Dusty rose
- Midnight
Program of the day
Join us through every moment of the celebration
Ceremony
14:00In the walled garden. Please be seated by quarter to.
Champagne on the lawn
15:00Canapés, croquet, and a string quartet.
Portraits
16:30Family first, then everyone by the fountain.
Wedding breakfast
18:00Three courses in the Orangery.
Speeches & cake
20:30Kept short, we promise.
First dance
21:00Then the band, until the last song.
Carriages
23:30Coaches back to both hotels.
Gallery
Where to stay
Hawthorne Hall — rooms held until 1 March
Quote “Evelyn & James” when booking. Breakfast included.
The Beacon House, Painswick
A ten-minute drive. Coach at 13:15 and back at midnight.
Coaches leave both hotels at 13:15 and return after the last dance.
Gifts
Your company is the greatest gift. Should you wish to give something more, a contribution to our honeymoon in Kyoto would be very gratefully received — there will be a card box at the reception.
Questions & answers
We love your little ones, but the day is adults-only apart from immediate family. Babes in arms are always welcome.
Confirm your attendance
Please let us know whether you can join us — we look forward to celebrating together.
Kindly reply by 30 April 2027.
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