Wedding of Lucy McWilliam and Dan Sheppard
Saturday 8th September 2007
Royal Cambridge Hotel, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PY


Photos:
Well, that all seemed to go quite well. We're collecting links to photos:

  • Official photos
  • Honeymoon photos
  • Photos by Ross
  • Photos by rjk
  • Photos by Sion



    Updates:

  • An order of service is now available.
  • This is a reminder that there will now definitely be a post-wedding pissup^H^Hgathering at the Carlton Arms on the Sunday - we'll be in the public bar (the one on the right).
  • Upon re-reading the hotel paperwork, I've realised the evening buffet is scheduled for 6.30 pm, not 7.30 pm as stated in the original itinerary (now amended below).
  • This is an advanced request (while I remember) to send us links to any photos you may have taken on the day. There may very well be a small prize for best/worst photo.
  • I forgot to mention that there is a discount on rooms at the hotel - just mention the wedding when you book.
  • In the printed info accompanying the invitations, I meant a trip to the Carlton on Sunday the 9th not the 10th.


    Itinerary
    Note that all times are approximate and are subject to change.

    12.00 pm - wedding ceremony, Senate Room
    12.30 pm - drinks reception and photos, bar and foyer
    1.30 pm - wedding breakfast, Senate Room
    2.30 pm - speeches, Senate Room
    3.00 pm - gossip, drinking, silly games, more photos, etc.
    5.00 pm - cake cutting, Senate Room
    6.30 pm - finger buffet, Senate Room


    Venue
    The Royal Cambridge Hotel (http://www.theroyalcambridgehotel.com) is located in the southwest corner of the city centre, at the junction between Trumpington Street and Fen Causeway (which was built by German prisoners of war, but seems quite safe), and next to the Department of Engineering. The main entrance is on Fen Causeway, plus there are some pedestrian entrances on Trumpington Street.

    The ceremony and meal will take place in the Senate Room, which is to the right as you enter the main entrance. But it's a small hotel, so it will be kind of obvious. Drinks and photographs will take place in the foyer/bar and around the main entrance. Toilets are located on the lower level (down the spiral staircase in the foyer).

    Please be prompt and remember to turn off your mobile phone. Note that photography is not permitted during the ceremony. Confetti will be provided.


    Parking
    Car parking at the hotel is for the priority of resident guests. There may be some spaces available for a charge of ten pounds, but we don't recommend you rely on it. The nearest public car parks are Queen Anne's Terrace (on Gonville Place) and Lion Yard (accessible from Downing Street).


    Meals
    The main meal will comprise a set starter, buffet main course, and dessert, with wedding cake to follow later. Please let us know of any dietary requirements we may need to accommodate.

    There will also be a finger buffet in the evening. It would be useful if you could let us know if you'll be able to stay for this.

    We're also thinking of going to the Carlton Arms (http://www.thecarltonarms.co.uk) on the afternoon of Sunday the 9th (not the 10th as stated in the printed info that accompanied the invitations). Please let us know if you're interested so we can warn the pub that large numbers of people may descend on them.


    Dress Code
    The dress code is smart but not too formal - so there's no need for penguin suits, ballgowns or cravats, unless you really want to wear them!


    Gifts
    We've provided the web addresses for a couple of wedding lists below; let us know if you'd like a paper copy to read. Please note that we'd rather not receive chocolate or alcohol.

  • http://www.thingsilove.org.uk/wishlist/sphyg/1 - This is a list of our video collection which we'd like to replace with the corresponding DVDs. Note that you're not obliged to use a particular shop; the link for each DVD is to the Internet Movie Database. If you buy one of these DVDs, don't forget to click on the 'Got This' button.

  • http://www.goodgifts.org/goodgifts/wishlists/lucyanddan.html - We've chosen some charity gifts from Good Gifts which we're particularly interested in. Note that the list is in PDF format so you'll need Adobe Reader or similar software to view it; let us know if you'd like it in an alternative format. Follow the instructions accompanying the list to purchase a gift and don't forget to quote the wedding list code WL1497. (Dan particularly likes the monkey ropes and hammocks and the bagpipe trees).