Thursday 9th July: Arrival & Welcome
A gentle beginning to the celebrations.
Guests are warmly invited to arrive and settle in from the afternoon onwards. From 6.00pm, we will gather for an informal evening of drinks, wine, cheese, and supper at the Hall.
The evening is intended as a relaxed start to the celebrations ahead, bringing everyone together properly before the wedding weekend begins. A selection of British and New Zealand wines will be served alongside paired cheeses.
There is no formal structure to the evening, simply good food, conversation, and time to unwind after travelling.
Who is invited
Five-day guests
When & Where
From 3.00pm
Goldsborough Hall
Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, HG5 8NR
Dress Code
Smart casual
Practical Notes
Accommodation check in opens from 3.00pm. Most events this evening will take place indoors, although guests may wish to bring a light layer for the evening.
Friday 10th July: Country House Activities & James Bond-themed Murder Mystery Dinner
Countryside by day, black tie by night.
Friday moves between relaxed countryside activities and a more glamorous evening celebration.
During the day, guests are free to enjoy the grounds and take part in activities including duck herding and archery. There will also be plenty of time to relax, explore, or simply enjoy the Hall and gardens at a slower pace.
In the evening, everyone is invited for a James Bond-themed murder mystery dinner hosted by Moonstone Murders. Bollinger Champagne and paired wines will accompany the evening before celebrations continue into the Library afterwards.
Who is invited
Five-day guests
When & Where
From 9.00am
Goldsborough Hall
Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, HG5 8NR
Dress Code
Daytime: Comfortable country attire and practical footwear
Evening: Black tie or evening wear. A subtle James Bond influence is warmly encouraged, although entirely optional.
Practical Notes
Some daytime activities will take place on grass and uneven ground, so suitable footwear is recommended.
Saturday 11th July: The Wedding Day
St Mary the Virgin & Goldsborough Hall.
Guests are kindly asked to arrive in good time and be seated before the ceremony begins.
Following the ceremony, drinks and canapés will be served at Goldsborough Hall from 2.00pm. Guests will be called through to the Orangery at 3.45pm, with the wedding breakfast and speeches beginning at 4.00pm.
The evening will continue with dancing and celebrations in the Library.
The evening celebration will finish at 11.00pm. Taxis will be arranged to take guests back to Knaresborough Inn at that time.
Who is invited
All guests
When & Where
1.00pm Ceremony
St Mary the Virgin Church
Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, HG5 8NR
Followed by celebrations at Goldsborough Hall
Dress Code
Formal daywear
Morning dress is encouraged for the ceremony, although a suit and tie is absolutely perfect. For women, dresses or tailored outfits are ideal, and hats or fascinators are warmly encouraged.
The evening will transition more towards black tie, although there is no expectation for guests to change unless they wish to.
Practical Notes
The church is only a short walk from Goldsborough Hall. Some parts of the day will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
Sunday is intended to be relaxed and unhurried, with brunch, lawn games, afternoon tea, and a New Zealand barbecue continuing throughout the day and into the evening.
Guests are encouraged to spend the day enjoying the grounds, with live string music accompanying parts of the afternoon. The atmosphere will be informal and summery, somewhere between an English garden party and a long outdoor lunch with friends.
There is no strict timetable for the day. Guests are welcome to dip in and out of activities as they wish.
Sunday 12th July: Garden Party
A slower pace beneath the summer trees.
Who is invited
Five-day guests
When & Where
From 10.30am
Goldsborough Hall Grounds
Dress Code
Garden party attire
Practical Notes
Many parts of the day will take place outdoors on the lawns and gardens. Comfortable footwear suitable for grass is recommended.
Monday 13th July: Farewell
A final coffee before the journey home.
Monday morning marks the close of the celebrations.
Breakfast will be served at the Hall before guests begin their journeys home. There are no formal plans for the morning, simply time for coffee, conversation, and farewells before departure.
Who is invited
Five-day guests
When & Where
Breakfast at Goldsborough Hall
Departures before 11.00am
Dress Code
None
Practical Notes
Check-out is before 11.00am. Please contact Nicole directly with any travel or departure questions.