Adele Salter
&
Jack Spicer

Thursday, 30 September 2027
The Ravenswood, East Grinstead · Ceremony 2:00pm

“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”

Arwen — The Lord of the Rings
Everything you need is below
Adele and Jack by the columns
01 — Our story

How we got here

We met online, which is to say a bee made the introduction and then left us to it. One of us in Kent, one of us in Essex, and the Dartford Crossing between us like a medieval trial — £2.50 and forty minutes of queueing for love. Romance is not dead, it's just stuck in traffic on the M25.

Naturally, Jack proposed in an escape room. The final puzzle came down to a choice: free the trapped stranger, or eternal life together. With the clock running down, there was a heated discussion. We chose eternity, the stranger is presumably still in there, and we are told the staff no longer use that room.

The short version, anyway.
Adele and Jack kissing, black and white
02 — The details

The when & where

Date
Thursday
30 September 2027
Time
Arrive 1:00pm
Ceremony 2:00pm
Evening guests 7:00pm
Place
The Ravenswood
East Grinstead
Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4HY
Open directions in Google Maps Ceremony and reception are both at the venue — you won't need to move.
03 — Travel & stay

Getting to the Ravenswood

We're deep in the Sussex woods, which is lovely but not exactly on a bus route. Here's everything you need to get there and back — and somewhere soft to land afterwards.

By car

About 45 minutes from Gatwick, an hour and a half from central London. The last stretch is single-track lanes — take it slowly. Free on-site parking, and you're welcome to leave a car overnight.

By train

East Grinstead is the nearest station, roughly 15 minutes from the venue by taxi. Taxis don't reliably wait at the rank — please pre-book, and book your return before you leave home.

Where to rest your head

On site
The Ravenswood rooms

A limited number of rooms at the venue. Book through our private page below.

Book a room at The Ravenswood
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6 miles
Premier Inn, Haywards Heath

Six miles from the venue and the easiest prices around. Reliable, plenty of rooms, and a short taxi in both directions.

Under 15 minutes
Nearby inns & B&Bs

All a short drive from the venue. Small places, so worth booking early.

  • Gravetye Manor7–10 min drive
  • Ashdown Park Hotel8–12 min drive
  • Chequers Inn, Forest Row10–12 min drive
  • Moaps Farm B&B10–15 min drive
  • Felbridge10–15 min drive
  • Chestnut Tree Cottage15 min+ drive
These are suggestions rather than reservations — unless you book through the venue link above, we can't guarantee availability, so it's worth sorting early.
04 — Schedule

Your day, roughly

Here's how the day runs. Carriage times are still being pinned down — we'll add them here as soon as we have them.

  1. 1:00pm
    Arrival
    Come find us in the courtyard. There'll be something cold in your hand within a minute.
  2. 2:00pm
    Ceremony
    Among the trees, about half an hour. Please be seated by ten to.
  3. c. 2:45pm
    Drinks & photographs
    Wander, eat things off trays, be gently rounded up for a photo or two.
  4. 4:30pm
    Wedding breakfast
    Sit down, long tables, speeches somewhere in the middle of it all.
  5. 7:00pm
    Evening & dancing
    Evening guests join us at 7:00pm. Music, first dance, and something warm to eat later on for the stayers.
  6. TBC
    Carriages
    Taxis pre-booked, please. They don't pass by out here.
05 — Dress code

What to wear

Suits and frocks, nothing stiffer than that. We're genuinely not fussed about colours — wear whatever you feel best in. The only ask is that white is left to the bride.

Underfoot you'll be fine — it's patio and indoors throughout, with a bit of grass if you fancy wandering onto it. Heels are entirely welcome. One thing worth knowing: late September turns cold once the sun goes, so bring a layer you don't mind being photographed in.

Adele's engagement ring, hand resting on Jack's shoulder
06 — Gifts

If you'd like to give something…

Genuinely, you being there is the whole thing — we've got a toaster and it works fine. But if you'd like to mark the day, we're putting anything kind towards a honeymoon somewhere with better weather than a Sussex wood in September.

And if you'd rather give a present than money, please do — there's no registry, so anything you choose is very welcome.

07 — RSVP

Let us know you're coming

Reply for everyone on your invitation at once, or have them send their own — whichever is easier. Replies by .

Will you be there?
08 — FAQ

Questions?

Can we bring the children?

As much as we'd love to include everyone's little ones, due to limited numbers we're only able to welcome those named on the invitation. Thank you for understanding.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Everyone we've invited is named on your invitation, so if a plus-one is included, you'll see their name there. We've had to make some tough choices with numbers — we hope you understand.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes — it's patio and indoor spaces throughout, so no rough ground to cross. Do tell us what would help — a drop-off close to the door, a seat near the front, a quiet spot to step away to — and we'll arrange it.

Photographs during the ceremony?

We'd rather give a present than money — is that all right?

Of course. There's no registry, so anything thoughtful is very welcome — and nothing at all is equally fine.

When do we need to reply by?

Replies by . If your plans are uncertain, tell us anyway — an early maybe is more useful to us than a late yes.