This invitation is for

Lena & Max

Eleanor & James

June 19, 2027

Together with their families

A midsummer wedding at Cliveden

Eleanor&James

Eleanor and James would be delighted if you would join them for vows, tea on the Parterre and dancing into the night.

Midsummer, 2027

Saturday the nineteenth of June

June 19, 2027

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The longest days of the year, and we would love to spend one with you.

The setting

Cliveden House

A country house above the Thames, with formal gardens, woodland walks and a view that runs for miles.

Ceremony, tea and dinnerCliveden HouseTaplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF

Follow the long drive past the Fountain of Love to the house; parking is signposted.

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Welcome supperThe Waterside InnFerry Road, Bray, Berkshire SL6 2AT

Friday from 19:30, for family and the wedding party.

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The day unfolds

Vows, tea and dancing

From the ceremony to the last song, here is the shape of the weekend.

07:30 PMFriday, June 18
Welcome supper by the riverThe Waterside Inn · Ferry Road, Bray, Berkshire SL6 2AT
Supper on the Thames at Bray for family and the wedding party.
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02:00 PMSaturday, June 19
The ceremonyCliveden House · Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
Our vows in the house, with the Parterre stretching out beyond the windows.
Please be seated by 13:45. Block heels are kinder to Cliveden's lawns.
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03:00 PMSaturday, June 19
Tea on the ParterreCliveden House, the Parterre · Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
Afternoon tea, Pimm's, croquet and portraits on the lawn above the river.
Croquet is played by house rules, which James will explain at length.
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06:00 PMSaturday, June 19
Wedding breakfast & dancingCliveden House · Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
Dinner, speeches and dancing until the small hours.
Carriages at 00:30; taxis are booked to Taplow and Maidenhead.
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10:30 AMSunday, June 20
Sunday garden brunchCliveden House · Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
A slow brunch, then a walk down to the Octagon Temple for anyone who fancies it.
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Plan your stay

Getting to Cliveden

Close to London, Heathrow and the Elizabeth line.

By train

Take the Elizabeth line or GWR to Taplow. We run a shuttle from the station at 12:45 and 13:15.

By car

Cliveden is about 25 minutes from Heathrow and just off the M4 and M40.

Stay at Cliveden

We have held a block of rooms at the house until 19 March. Mention our names when you book.

Stay nearby

Maidenhead and Marlow both have good hotels a short taxi ride away.

A few thoughtful details

Before the day

Small things that will help you relax and enjoy it.

Children

Little ones are very welcome for the ceremony and tea; there is a supervised games room from 18:00.

Unplugged ceremony

Please keep phones away while we say our vows.

English weather

If it rains, tea moves to the house and the croquet becomes charades.

Access

The house is step-free on the ground floor. Tell us what would help.

What to wear

Garden formal

Suits and summer dresses, hats if you love them, and shoes that work on grass.

Wedding day

Garden formal.

Welcome supper

Smart summer. Linen, blazers, a light layer for the river.

Sunday garden brunch

Relaxed.

With love

A garden of our own

Your company is the gift. If you would like to give something, we are planting our first garden.

After years of window boxes, we finally have a garden in Oxford. We would love to fill it with a pear tree, climbing roses and a bench where we can sit on summer evenings.

Truly no gift needed. Come, eat cake, dance.

Questions, answered

A little more detail

Everything guests often ask before a country-house wedding.

When should we arrive?

Between 13:15 and 13:45, so there is time to find your seat and enjoy the view.

Can we drive and park?

Yes, there is parking at the house. We recommend a taxi home.

Are hats expected?

Never expected, always welcome.

Can we stay the night?

Yes. Our room block at Cliveden is open until 19 March 2027.

Is there a Sunday plan?

A relaxed brunch at the house from 10:30. Come as you are.

A glimpse of us

Seven summers

A few favourite moments, from our first picnic to the proposal.

At the table

The wedding breakfast

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