Programme of Events and Useful Information
1.30 – 1.50 pm Gather at St. Andrew’s Church, 4 Church Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6BU
If you’ll be walking between the church and The Springhead it’ll take about 15 minutes. Take care as the roads are narrow and uneven and there is no continuous footpath.
2.00 pm Church Service begins and lasts for about 45 minutes
Confetti time to follow after the church service. Confetti Time: St. Andrew’s asks that only natural petals that are biodegradable are used in the church grounds. We’ll have plenty of rose petals - collected by the church- ready for your use.
If you’re using your own confetti and it’s paper or foil, St. Andrew’s requests that it’s only thrown outside of the Lych Gate so that it’s not on the church gardens.
Then Bride and Groom will take pictures with their family. Other guests can head to The Springhead Wedding Marquee.
3.00 – 3.30 pm Gather for the Reception at The Springhead, Sutton Rd, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, DT3 6LW
Please head for the tables and chairs on the Wedding Marquee Lawn where you’ll be greeted with a glass of locally-produced sparkling wine from the Bride Valley (alternatives will be available) and canapes while you relax, admire the wedding cars and decide who you’re going to photo bomb.
3.45-4:00 pm Dorset-produce themed Feasting begins
The Springhead Team will show you into the Wedding Marquee.
Please find your table and be seated ready for Bomi and Samir to join.
We hope you’ll enjoy the locally-produced Hog Roast (vegetarian alternatives will be available) and accompanying salads and drinks.
4:30 pm onward Feasting continues alongside Speeches, Toasts and Cutting the Cake
Locally produced wine from the Furleigh Estate & cake made by Marnie Searchwell.
5.15 – 5.30 pm Traditional Dorset Cream Tea and Wedding Cake Served
It’s time to wind-down after the end of the formal part of the Reception.
Come up to the Tea Table when you’re ready to sample a traditional Dorset cream tea and gourmet Wedding Cake.
5.30 – 5.45 pm Music Opens with a Song from Bomi and Samir
If the weather’s fine we’ll probably be outside. Please bring along suitable shoes and clothing so you can join in the dancing and something to keep you warm later on if the evening gets chilly.
5.45 – 8.00 pm Ceilidh Time
We’ll start off with a Call and Dance Session of 40 minutes. That’ll be followed by a Break of about 15 minutes and a second Call and Dance Session.
If you want to book a taxi to take you back to where you’re staying, please speak to the Springhead Team for their advice and help to order one. The Break will be a good time to book ahead. You can expect to wait around 30 minutes for a taxi to arrive once it has been ordered.
The Blue Duck Barn cash bar will be open for guests until the Wedding Marquee closes.
8:00 - 9:00 pm Disco Sounds begin and Chilling, Chatting, Chomping
If you’re feeling peckish, The Springhead pub’s Pizzeria will be open.
10.00 pm Wedding Marquee closes
You’re invited to adjourn to The Springhead pub until closing time to enjoy further chilling, chatting and chomping.