Itinerary

We are beyond excited to invite you to join us for a magical weekend as we celebrate our love and marriage in the heart of the English countryside! We’ve chosen the beautiful Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk, England, and we can’t wait to create unforgettable memories with you.

Venue: Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk, England
Friday 25th – Monday 28th July 2025

Friday 25th July
Welcome Party
6:30pm

Saturday 26th July
Wedding Day

Sunday 27th July
Brunch, Activities & Farewell Dinner

Monday 28th July
Departures
Check Out Time: 11am


An official invitation with further details will follow soon.

Travel & Stay


We are pleased to provide accommodation for the entire weekend at Wilderness Reserve.

Wilderness Reserve, Yoxford Rd, Saxmundham, United Kingdom, IP17 2LY

Check-in will be from 4 PM on Friday 25th July, and check-out is by 11 AM on Monday 28th July.

Travel Arrangements:
We would like to clarify that there is no need to book your travel in advance to confirm your attendance. Transfers from London or local airports to Wilderness Reserve will be arranged for Friday 25th July, with return transfers on Monday morning.

BY AIR

  • Heathrow Airport – Approx 3 hours 30 minutes drive

  • Gatwick Airport – Approx 3 hours drive

  • Stansted Airport – Approx 2 hours drive

  • Norwich Airport – Approx 1 hour drive

    Please remember to book your flights and ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of the wedding.

    Please remember that a valid passport is required for travel to England, and beginning in April, an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) will also be necessary. We will keep you updated on the required steps once this is in effect. In the meantime, you can refer to this article for more information: : France Info article about UK travel requirements.

    TRANSFERS

To make things easier, we’re providing transfers from all the main airports, London, and the local train station, Darsham. If you need to leave on the Sunday please let us know and we will help organise your transfer back. 

Please note that if the departure times below don’t work for you, email us with your flight or train arrival time, and we’ll try to arrange a better transfer option. Please fill out the Travel RSVP form so we can collate your details and organise your transfers. 

Below are the estimated departure times for the bus transfers from each location:

Friday Arrivals

Eurostar (London St Pancras) – Departs 12:30 PM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 20 mins – 3 hr 30 mins

Heathrow Airport – Departs 12:20 PM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 40 mins – 3 hr 30 mins

Stansted Airport – Departs 2:00 PM, Transfer Time: 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hr 10 mins

Gatwick Airport – Departs 1:00 PM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 20 mins – 3 hrs

Darsham Train Station – Departs 4:00 PM, Transfer Time: 10–15 mins

Monday Departures

Eurostar (London St Pancras) – Departs 10:30 AM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 20 mins – 3 hr 30 mins, Estimated Arrival 2:00 PM

Heathrow Airport – Departs 10:30 AM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 30 mins – 3 hr 20 mins, Estimated Arrival 1:50 PM

Stansted Airport – Departs 10:30 AM, Transfer Time: 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hrs, Estimated Arrival 12:30 PM

Gatwick Airport – Departs 10:30 AM, Transfer Time: 2 hr 20 mins – 3 hrs, Estimated Arrival 1:30 PM

Darsham Train Station – Departs 10:20 AM, Transfer Time: 10–15 mins

Train Travel (Liverpool Street to Darsham)

Outbound Train: Estimated departure 2:00 PM – 3:59 PM (One change at Ipswich)

Return Train: Estimated departure 10:48 AM – 12:47 PM (One change at Ipswich)

We kindly ask that you let us know your arrival airport or train station so we can help coordinate transportation.
Throughout the weekend, shuttle buses will also be available to take you to each event.

Useful Information

A Note About Children
As much as we love your little ones, we’ve decided to make this an adults-only celebration so everyone can relax and enjoy the weekend to the fullest. We hope you can join us for this special time, and we appreciate your understanding.

Weather
In July, Suffolk enjoys mild to warm summer weather, with average high temperatures around 20-25°C (68-77°F) and lows around 12-15°C (54-59°F).

Dress Code

Friday Evening – Welcome Party

We would love to see you dressed all in white for the welcome evening.

Saturday – Wedding Day:

Elegance is the theme of the day as we celebrate and dance the night away. However, don’t forget to bring a shawl or a jacket for the evening in case it gets chilly.

Sunday – Brunch and Outdoor Activities

We’ll start the day with a relaxed brunch, followed by outdoor activities in the afternoon. Make sure to pack your swimsuit and some comfortable clothes and shoes. We’ll wrap up the celebrations with a big BBQ in the heart of the forest for dinner.


We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at
victoireandjordan@alicewilkes.net