Together with their families

JAMES

&

AMETHYST

2026
Ivory envelope bottom layerIvory envelope lid with pearl detail and A and J seal
Click the seal to open
Our StoryDetailsTravelRegistryFAQsRSVP
A Love Story
“Putting God at the centre of our marriage - we can't wait to see all that He has in store for our future together.”
James & Amethyst
Engagement photographs
Together with their families
JAMES
&
AMETHYST
Request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding celebration
5 NOVEMBER 2026
Ceremony at St Barnabas
Reception at Alrewas Hayes
Reception to follow
A and J wax seal
Countdown to Our Day
00Days
00Hrs
00Mins
00Secs
James & Amethyst
A and J wax seal

About Us

A few details from our story

How did we meet?

Our Beginning

Space for James and Amethyst to share the story of how it all began - the first conversation, the first laugh, and the moment it became something special.

Him or Her

Who is most likely?

A playful section for fun facts, couple questions and little moments that show both personalities. Add your favourites from the second shoot or engagement photos here.

Regulars at

Humble Crumble

One of our favourite treats together - warm, cosy and very us.

Furthest travelled

Copenhagen

We took a day trip there and loved exploring the city's charm. We cannot wait for more trips together when we are married.

Honeymoon

Mauritius

We cannot wait to relax on the beautiful beaches and go on some amazing hikes together.

Same page

Faith at the centre

Putting God at the centre of our marriage - we cannot wait to see all that He has in store for our future together.

A and J wax seal

Where

Ceremony, reception and the details between

A and J wax seal

Ceremony

Please arrive 10:00 - 10:30

St Barnabas
Two small car parks are available nearby. Please arrive in good time for a prompt start.

A and J wax seal

Reception

Reception to follow

Alrewas Hayes
We advise car sharing from the ceremony where possible.

Map & Distance

A map and driving distance between the ceremony and reception can be embedded here.

Map placeholder - St Barnabas to Alrewas Hayes
A and J wax seal

Order of the Day

A gentle guide to the celebration

10:00

Guest Arrival

Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 for a prompt start.

10:30

Ceremony

The wedding ceremony begins indoors.

Afterwards

Photos & Travel

Photos, greetings and travel to Alrewas Hayes.

Reception

Celebration

Dinner, speeches, cake, dancing and a beautiful evening together.

A and J wax seal

Dress Code

Elegant, timeless and celebration-ready

Black Tie

Black tie attire. We request that guests kindly avoid wearing all white. Soft beige, sand and champagne tones are warmly encouraged for a beautifully cohesive look.

Beige
Sand
Champagne
Black Tie

Our ceremony and reception are indoors, but there will be a chance to explore the beautiful grounds and waterfall, so please bring a jacket.

A and J wax seal

Travel & Stay

Getting in, parking and nearby hotels

Getting In

If you are arriving by car, follow directions to Maidstone, then please follow the signs for the Turkey Court, Orangery car park. If you are coming by train, the closest station is Maidstone East, around a 10-minute taxi ride away.

Parking

There are two small car parks by St Barnabas. For the reception at Alrewas Hayes, we would advise car sharing where possible.

Nearby Hotels

Add recommended hotels here, including distance to the ceremony, distance to the reception, booking links and taxi notes.

Transport Notes

Add taxi numbers, lift-sharing guidance and any shuttle information here once finalised.

A and J wax seal

Registry & Gifts

Your presence is the greatest gift

There is a link to our registry on The Wedding Shop and John Lewis on this website. Should you wish to gift us monetarily instead, there will be a postbox for cards on the day of the wedding. We kindly request no boxed gifts on the day.

A and J wax seal
A and J wax seal

FAQs

Q & A for all our friends and family

Please RSVP with your menu choices by 5th November 2026, so we can have an accurate headcount.

All plus ones have been invited separately. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you.

As much as we love your little ones, unfortunately, we cannot include them in the ceremony or reception. Only those specified on the invites please.

Black tie attire. We request our guests to kindly avoid wearing all white. Beige, sand and champagne tones are encouraged.

There are two small car parks by St Barnabas. We would advise car sharing when headed to the reception at Alrewas Hayes.

Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 for a prompt start.

Our wedding ceremony and reception are indoors. There will be chance for you to explore the beautiful grounds and the waterfall, so please bring a jacket.

We would love for you to take photos and share with us during the day, however, please refrain from taking photos during the bride's entrance and exit. Please also refrain from sharing pictures and videos on social media until the bride and groom have done so.

We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. All food served will be nut free. Food containing gluten will be marked as such. Please let us know any further requirements.

There is a link to our registry on The Wedding Shop and John Lewis on this website. Should you wish to gift us monetarily instead, there will be a postbox for cards on the day of the wedding. We kindly request no boxed gifts on the day.

A and J wax seal

RSVP

Kindly reply by 5th November 2026