Saturday 11 April 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ventnor Botanic Garden,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isle of Wight<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timetable (we hope!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At VBG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.30 Arrival of guests<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.30 Arrival of Roger: Canna Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.45 Arrival of Tess: Canna Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Olive Grove:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.45 Arrival of Roger<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.00 Arrival of Tess<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.00 Legal ceremony and then hand fasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Fountain Courtyard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.30 Group photographs<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Echium Room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.00 Toast to the bride & groom and responses<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.30 Cutting of the cake and light refreshments<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.00 Farewell<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registrars: Katie Green & Mike Ackrill<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giver away: Monica Edwards <\/p>\n\n\n\n Witnesses: Gail Mathie & Silvia Holden <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hand fasting: Emily Darlington<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bride\u2019s dress: Julie Sharp<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car for bride: Andy & Sue Richards<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring bearer: Catrin Darlington<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief bridesmaid: Kara Darlington assisted by Doreen Hippsley & Penny Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best man: Ralph Darlington <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief usher: David Waller assisted by Nigel Hartley & Peter Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flowers: Tom Travitsky<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cake: Gail Mathie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photographs: Richard Darlington<\/p>\n\n\n\n Video: Francesca Mongelli<\/p>\n\n\n\n VBG wedding coordinator: Lera Cooke<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weather: Mark Czuchnecki<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Engagement ring for bride: Sophie Honeybourne<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wedding ring for bride: wedding ring of Tess\u2019s mother <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wedding ring for groom: Sophie Honeybourne<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tartan theme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weathered hunting Fraser<\/p>\n\n\n\n Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrival: Beethoven\u2019s Seventh Symphony (Second Movement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Signing: \u201cMagic Still Exists\u201d by Agnes (Carlsson)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaving: Faure\u2019s Pavane (piano version)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provider: Saskia Darlington<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refreshments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fish: island brown crab mayonnaise sandwich with lobster and \u2018caviar\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meat: fillet of island beef wrapped in cucumber with carrot, watercress and wasabi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vegetarian: gallybagger shortbread with whipped rosary goats cheese and vegetable crisp<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweets: baby meringues with raspberries and cream plus dark chocolate and rum truffles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ventnor Botanic Garden is set in a unique microclimate that is around 5\u00b0C warmer than the rest of the UK. Spread across 22 stunning acres, the garden is home to over 30,000 rare and exotic plants from around the world, thriving in natural outdoor settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is free parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gardens are open to all the guests all day \u2013 enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Botanic has a cafe and shop which can be visited before the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No confetti please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No gifts please \u2013 if you wish, we advise a donation to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mountbatten Hospice, Isle of Wight through their website<\/p>\n\n\n\n