Kyle & Luna are getting married!
Groomsmen
As mentioned before, we won't be doing matching suits, mostly because its very expensive. However, I will sort some kind of matching accessory (or accessories) so we're all on a kind of theme. Once I have my own suit sorted, then I will show you boys some pics in the case you want to match/complement what I'll be wearing, but no stress.
Also, those flower things you get pinned to your suits at weddings may or may not be provided. Depends if its a rip off or not. Watch this space!
I will be travelling down from London at around 11am, I'll be picking up a hire car and will be aiming to get to the airbnb (details below) at around 1-2PM. Please do feel free to join me but no pressure given you all have busy jobs etc.
I have yet to book it but I will be booking a large Airbnb for us all to stay in the night before. This will be for the grooms party only and unfortunately doesn't include partners so please make suitable arrangements. As this is my last night as a "single man" please expect whiskey, sport, cigars, and plenty of crying (mostly about how in love with Luna I am).
There will likely be a few day-before-the-big-day jobs that I'll need some help with. I will try and keep this to a minimum so we can focus on the actual wedding day. Likely, we'll get a takeaway or go for a sensibly priced (and sensibly portioned) curry.
Further details to follow on the "Kyle's Kings" group chat.
You'll all have roles on the day and thank you all for very kindly accepting. It will be an honour to stand up there beside you all. Roles below:
- Daniel — Celebrant
- Jordan — Best Man
- Marcus — Master of Ceremonies
- George — Speech
- Doug — Speech
- Steve — Speech
On the day, the meal isn't going to be served until around 4PM, so super important we get a nutritious breakfast in. I expect we can put this all together at the Airbnb. Open to suggestions but probably a fry up or something continental. Definitely some decent coffee. Stick suggestions in the group chat please.
As you're all staying on site and there is plenty of parking, we'll be driving from the Airbnb to Tillingham. Marcus & Steve, I'll need your help here as the other boys will need lifts from the Airbnb (unless they opt to hire a car themselves I suppose). I'll be driving myself to the venue.
We'll arrive at Tillingham for around 1PM. Starting with a firm team talk to get stuck in and let them know we're there early, we'll then do some mingling with the guests. We'll then take to the field for the ceremony, assuming a 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 straight line formation, with Daniel in the deep lying celebrant role, at around 1:25PM ready for a half past KO.
Plans for the day after are on 'The Day After' tab on the website. No obligation to stay on, but given we'll all be off work, may as well.
Bridal Party
I have booked a room at Tillingham for me to stay the night before — it sleeps 4, so will fit me + the three maids of honour Livvi, Alice & Esme.
The rest of you are more than welcome to stay the night before as well, however I can't cover the cost of more rooms so you would need to cover that between the four of you. There is absolutely no pressure to do this as I know it's another cost, so it's completely up to you. It would be no more than £100pp. Please let me know if you would like to do this and I will organise it directly with Tillingham.
I will be travelling up from London at around 11am, aiming to get to Rye at midday. Join me if you can, but again no pressure.
The plan will roughly be:
- Pick up any last minute bits we may need from Rye (flowers, snacks, decorations)
- Head to Tillingham
- Start setting up the barn area (this is where the ceremony is going to take place — it's closed to the public that time of year so we can go in and set up the day before)
- Tell the Tillingham team where everything needs to be set up in the rest of the venue tomorrow morning
- Set up getting ready room
- Check into our rooms at 3pm
- Make the flower bouquets & finalise any decorations
- Dinner somewhere in Rye
- Pre-wedding pamper
- Early bed time!
Your help on the day to save me from a breakdown will be very much appreciated. I will write a list closer to the time and divvy these out (thank you) — Esme, I'm looking at you for music.
Everyone staying at the hotel will get breakfast in the morning — eat a big meal, as the next opportunity to eat will be 4pm. I will buy plenty of snacks to keep in our rooms to keep us going throughout the day.
The Tillingham team will be setting up the bar & restaurant areas in the morning.
I am still finalising the timings of the make-up artist but we will likely start getting ready at 8am. If you are planning to come up on the day, I would try and get here no later than 7:30am.
Will aim for everyone to be ready by 12/12:30 so we have an hour to relax and take photos, before the ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm (EEK).
The photographer will be there on the day from 1pm–8pm. She won't be there during the morning so we'll use the disposable cameras for pics of us getting ready.
You will all walk down the aisle together in two's (apart from 1 of you — I'll let you decide amongst yourselves who that is), before me and my mum walk down together.
Plans for the day after are on 'The Day After' tab on the website. No obligation to stay on, I know lots of you have babies to get back to!
How We Met
The Woolpack, Bermondsey — January 2023
The Woolpack on Bermondsey High Street. My go to first date spot. Perfectly placed for all eventualities, being just 2 jubilee line stops to my old flat in Canada Water. I arrived embarrassingly punctually, texting "just here, just outside" at 7:30PM on the dot. Naturally, Luna was 5 minutes late. We quickly got into all the first date conversations. From siblings, to work, to hopes, dreams, aspirations. I remember we got particularly deep into music festivals, mainly as I was gushing about how good Glastonbury is.
The night moved on and the drinks were flowing. People started to vacate and soon enough management wanted us out. However, having such a good time, we weren't done yet and found a cocktail bar just over the road for a nightcap.
After a cocktail each, Luna attempted to get me arrested by walking out and not paying the bill. Obviously, we were accosted by our waiter and I was marched back to pay the outstanding bill. The laughing and the fun didn't stop there though, as we walked back to the station and took silly photos of me next to these large statues outside the shard.
On the escalator down to the Jubilee line, I sealed the deal with a smooch. We went our separate ways. When I got home I immediately fell asleep. I woke up to a "thanks for checking I got home ok" message... luckily, I must have made a good enough impression despite this faux pas as I secured the second date, and third, and every date since. The rest is history as they say.
It was a cold January day, back in 2023. I was already annoyed about having to wait around in the office to kill time before our 7.30pm date in Bermondsey. 'Let's meet at the Woolpack' he said, I side eyed and thought, Bermondsey hey, coincidentally close to where he was living at the time, Canada Water… hopefully he hasn't got an idea of where I will be staying that night. I head into the rainy evening, make-up reapplied and dressed head to toe in black, I jump on the tube from Camden.
I'd always been a little nervous before a first date; what if we get into a heated political debate and he ups and leaves (actually happened) or worse, he's a picky eater, you never know what a date has in store. I'm a little late and he's waiting outside the pub and greets me with a big friendly smile and hug — I was immediately put at ease, I thought 'oh thank god, he's normal.' Hours passed and I realise we actually have lots in common, he tells me about roadtrips in France and Italy, his passion for Liverpool FC and most importantly, restaurants. We bond over our love of food and wine, I share my favourite places in London, he tells me his in Bristol (which he later takes me to on our first trip away). The evening passes with ease, we head home and have our first kiss on the escalator at London Bridge station, a spot we've passed many times since and every time I have a little smile on my face thinking of that moment. He was just so lovely. I get home and sent the all important post-date voicenote to the girls, to quote; 'good vibes from him, let's see where it goes'.
The Day
A guide to the order of events.
Dress Code
Formal fun
Suits or tuxedos. No trainers or jeans etc.
Autumn wedding attire; gowns, cocktail dresses, power suits.
Getting There
Tillingham, Dew Farm, Dew Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex TN31 6XD.
Tillingham is located near the village of Rye, in East Sussex.
~2 hours from London · ~1.5 hours from Brighton · ~3.5 hours from Bristol
Free parking is available at the venue.
Tillingham is 4.5 miles / a 10-minute drive from Rye station. Taxis are usually parked outside the station.
From London, travel via King's Cross or Stratford International, changing at Ashford International — just over an hour. From Brighton, trains take 1 hour 50 minutes via Eastbourne.
- Taxi Time — 01797 224 016
- All-Rhoades-Travel — 07930 284 410
- All7's — 07775 377 777
- Windmill Taxis — 07773 013 015
- Tollgate Taxis — 01797 230 630
- Rye Taxi Services — 07774 633 046
- Taxi Booth — 07920 758 954
- MACs Taxi — 07902 948 950
- Quayside Cars of Rye — 07707 430 053
- Winchelsea Taxis — 07944 594 997
- Empire Taxis — 07465 435 802
Hotel Rooms
All rooms are on-site at Tillingham.
| Room | Guests |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus & Kathleen |
| 2 | Tallula & Jack |
| 3 | Jordan & Beth |
| 4 | Luna & Kyle |
| 5 | Matt & Mia |
| 6 | Livvi & Charlie |
| 7 | Alex & Esme |
| 8 | Steve & Jade |
| 9 | Doug & Willow |
| 10 | Molly, Mikey, Alice & Jaz |
| 11 | George, Nina & Dan |
Where to Stay
We have a small number of hotel rooms at Tillingham reserved for our wedding party.
There are several lovely options nearby in Rye, Camber & Tenterden — we recommend booking early.
Food & Drink
For those coming to the full day — please eat a big breakfast!
You will be served a three-course meal at the wedding breakfast at 4:00pm, wedding cake at 7pm, then pizzas from 9pm. When you RSVP, please let us know whether you'd like the vegetarian or meat main.
Gnocchi with Basils Farm Mushrooms, crème sauce and micro herbs.
Pevensey Lamb Rump, ratatouille & pomme anna.
The Day After
For those staying on-site, we're organising a trip to the seaside the day after — weather dependent. Please don't feel obliged; this part is very much optional!
RSVP
Please let us know by 31 July 2026. Please complete 1 RSVP per person attending.
FAQs
When should I arrive?
Please aim to arrive by 1:00pm so you're seated before the ceremony begins at 1:30pm.
Are plus ones welcome?
We are limited with the number of guests we can have at the venue, so plus ones are by invitation only. If your invitation is addressed to include a guest, you're very welcome to bring them along.
Are children welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, we won't be including children in the ceremony or reception, unless you have a very young baby!
Is the venue indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony and reception are mainly indoors, though parts of the drinks reception will be outside if the weather allows. October can be chilly — we'd suggest bringing a layer.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available on site.
Can I take photos?
Yes, we are happy for you to take photos throughout the ceremony and reception.
We will also have film cameras, polaroids and a camcorder dotted around the venue — please pick those up and take photos and videos.
What if I am an evening guest?
If you have been invited as an evening guest, please arrive from 7pm onwards.
What if I have dietary requirements?
Please let us know when you RSVP. We'll do everything we can to accommodate you.
How do I get to the venue?
Tillingham Vineyard is in Peasmarsh, East Sussex. The nearest station is Rye. See the Getting There section above for more detail.
Gifts
Your company on the day is the best gift we could ask for.
If you're thinking of giving something, we would appreciate any contributions towards our honeymoon in Mexico.
Contribute to the honeymoon fundFamily
Your role on the day and a few things to be aware of.
[Reading assignments and roles will be confirmed with you individually.]
Please hang around after the ceremony for family photos. [Schedule to follow.]
Reserved parking near the front gate. Please aim to arrive by 1:00pm.
Crew & Suppliers
Operations notes and logistics for the day.
Venue access from 8:30am. Please use the supplier entrance. [Site manager contact to follow.]
[Full run-of-show document to be shared separately.]
[Key contact details to follow.]
