The Gift of Time

We have been asked about presents. Such a lovely question to be asked BUT (as amazing as a visit to John Lewis would be) we are a bit stumped on an answer.

HOWEVER! you may have worked out by now that we are organising (probably not the best choice of word) everything for the day ourselves and we could really do with some help!

For us, the greatest gift of all would be the gift of time by doing things for us before or on the day.

So, on that basis, here is our list - it is not exclusive so, if you think of anything else you can do, then please let us know.

All that said, we totally love presents and we know some of you already have plans in progress which we are very excited about.

Please send either Andy or me (Sian) an email or phone/text/ facebook/facebook IM if you have time or talent to help us tick any of the jobs off the list.

Bunting -  If you can make (or buy) us a length or two of bunting we would be over the moon to receive it (ideally before the big day!). No particular size, no particular colour: think summer, flowers, pretty, happy theme. Youtube has some videos that might help you decide if this is for you!

3 Ways to Bunting
Quick & Smart

Venue - the plan is to move chairs, set up and decorate the church and venue the day before. So if you are around and able to help please come and join us.

Mowing - Andy and Joe have volunteered to mow the churchyard but may also need to mow the playing fields a few days before if the contractors do it too early.  So any help would be brilliant.

Flowers - if you have flower arranging skills/knowledge we need someone to help to plan what to do, what to order from the florist and to help the 'team' of 'no previous experience' flower ladies to put the plan together.

Plants in Pretty Pots - Lavender, Margarites, Cottage Garden etc. Bring on the day and add to the decor. These are gifts that we will then grow on in our garden.

Get me to the Church (on time!) - on the day we need 2 drivers:

Driver 1. To drive the Oli Van about half a mile up a hill with a bride/father/bridesmaid on board. You will need to know what it is like to drive an old vehicle - the route is uphill, the gears are interesting, the steering is heavy.

Driver 2. To drive Mum to the church. Better news on this one - her gear will be stunning and she is not very heavy.

This will guarantee you a seat in the church, but you will need to avoid the pre-pub bit and on arrival at the destination will have to park up and run ahead!

Give us a Sign - Parking / No Parking / To Church / No Heels / Bar and other signs for making sure people navigate our village properly!

Just need to be simple, rustic looking (not nicked from the local council!)






Sian and Andy