TARA + JEREMY

THE CEREMONY

Kinmount House

Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland
DG12 5RH

THE RECEPTION

Prepare for an afternoon of lawn games, speeches, dinner, a live band and dancing!

THE CROFT

PRE-WEDDING GET TOGETHER

Wednesday 13th May 2026
5 pm to 11 pm

Join us for food and drink the evening before the wedding at The Croft on Kinmount Estate

THE SCHEDULE

Wednesday 13th May 2026

Check In The Day Before

Wednesday 13th May 2026
From 4:00 pm

For those staying on the grounds of Kinmount Estate, you are free to check in from 4 pm. Get your things unpacked, freshen up and meet us at the Croft for some pre-wedding dinner and drinks!

The Croft

Wednesday 13th May 2026
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Due to the travel involved, we have rented the grounds of Kinmount House Estate from 4pm on Wednesday 13th May 2026. The Croft (a rustic barn conversion) will be open from 5-11 pm for us all to have a catch up over some drinks & food the evening before. There will be a food van catering for us onsite at The Croft, as well as a fully tended bar. Please let us know on the RSVP page if you will be attending The Croft pre-wedding get together, so we can confirm numbers for the food van.

Thursday 14th May 2026

Welcome Reception

Thursday 14th May 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

The Croft will be open from midday before the ceremony, please gather here for some pre drinks before the ceremony begins!

Cocktail attire

Wedding Ceremony

Thursday 14th May 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

You will be led to the ceremony location within the grounds of Kinmount House for the main event!

Drinks Reception In The Drawing Room & Italian Gardens

Thursday 14th May 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Grab a drink and enjoy the beautiful rooms of the main house and the stunning Italian gardens of Kinmount Estate.

Games At The Pavilion

Thursday 14th May 2026
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Participate in some lawn games such as tug of war, table tennis, boules, cornhole and ring toss before reception drinks.

Wedding Reception
At The Pavilion

Thursday 14th May 2026
3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Take a seat for speeches, toasts and a BBQ feast!

Drinks On The Terrace

Thursday 14th May 2026
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Enjoy some drinks on the terrace whilst The Pavilion is set up for our evening entertainment

Evening Entertainment
At The Pavilion

Thursday 14th May 2026
6:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Dance the night away to a live band until 11 pm and then a DJ set until 1 am. We will also be providing some late night pizzas at 9 pm to keep you going!

Friday 15th May 2026

Hangover Remedy - Free Water Swimming

Friday 15th May 2026
09:00 am

Join us at the boathouse, to cure what I am sure is going to be a horrible hangover, by jumping in to the lake surrounding Kinmount House for some free water swimming.

Check Out

Friday 15th May 2026
10:00 am

For anyone staying on the grounds, check out will be at 10 am the day after the wedding

Olivia Chamberlain

Sister + Bridesmaid

Imogen Chamberlain

Sister + Bridesmaid

Samantha Humphries

Bridesmaid

Claire Piggott

Bridesmaid

Mitchell Carpenter

Best Man

Jacob Lynch

Best Man

Jack Nunn

Groomsman

Charles Maw

Groomsman

Lewis Crossan

Groomsman

THE REGISTRY

Your presence is enough of a gift to us! But for those of you who do wish to get us something, we would greatly appreciate any contributions towards our honeymoon. Our honeymoon pot details are:

Andrew Biart
Sort Code 40-47-09
Account Number 92030632

Thank you so much.

Getting Here

For anyone driving from the Berkshire area to the venue, this will take around 5 and a half hours in good traffic conditions.

If you are looking to travel by train, the closest stations are Dumfries, Carlisle and Lockerbie.

If you are looking to travel by air, the closest airports are Newcastle (75 miles from venue) and Glasgow Prestwick (80 miles from venue). Edinburgh airport and Glasgow International airports are both 91 miles from the venue.

Parking

There are parking spaces for guests 3 minutes walk from the Pavilion, this accommodates 60 cars and then a further 20 spaces in front of the house itself.

Accommodation

Accommodation within 5 miles

Powfoot Hotel, Powfoot
Cressfield Country House Hotel, Ecclefechan
Hetland Hall Hotel, Dumfries
The Corner House, Annan 01461 202754

Accommodation within 10 miles

The Sure Hotel, Lockerbie
Dryfesdale Country Hotel, Lockerbie
Townhead Hotel, Lockerbie
The Somerton, Lockerbie
The Travelodge, Dumfries
Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna Green
The Gables Hotel, Gretna Green

Taxis

Taxis to Annan & Gretna

GC Taxi- 07984 203945
Nixons – 0757555342
Irving’s Taxi- 07399 787817
Toons Taxi- 07534 273911
Annan Taxi Co Ltd- 07827 063156
Glitter Taxi - 07483336400
A 2 Bee Taxi – 07735919357
Frankie’s Taxi- 07470162186
Central Cabs- 07717 363437
Premier Taxi Annan- 07780 633401
Grooves Private Hire- 07900 254093

Taxis to Dumfries

Woodgrove Taxi’s- 07721 309537
Burns Taxi’s- 01387 250507
McLean’s Taxi’s- 01387 247474
Premier Taxi’s- 01387 250000
Barnhill Cabs- 07856 574773
Rabs Cabs- 07391 123293

Taxis to Carlisle

Radio Taxi’s- 01228 527575
Carlisle Taxi’s- 01228 247365
AAA Taxi’s- 01228 808777
Carlisle Taxi Hire- 01228 424242
Metro Taxi’s- 01228 522088

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS

We've Got Answers

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by May 14th 2025 so we can have an accurate headcount and provide numbers for catering on both nights.

What will the weather be like?

We have been told that May is the best month of year for weather in Scotland... but we aren't counting on it.. it is Scotland after all!

The weather here can be funny. May is a transitional month so we may see as high as 20 degrees but also as low as 7 degrees.

Please bring some warm layers for the evening, just in case!

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras on the day?

Yes! We would love for you to take photos on our day and share them with us so we can relive the events of the day. However, please refrain from taking photos during the wedding ceremony.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

This will be weather dependant but currently we are planning to have our ceremony inside. The drinks reception and evening entertainment will take place at The Pavilon which is an indoor/outdoor building.

What options are there for food?

There will be multiple barbecue style food options on the day, rather than a set menu (but don't worry there will be plenty of options for vegetarians). If you have any other dietary restrictions please let us know in the RSVP questionnaire.

What is the dress code?

For the welcome drinks the night before, there is no dress code - casual is fine! For the day of the wedding the dress code is cocktail attire.