We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with you! Here is the essential guide for our special day on Saturday, 21 May 2026.
The Wedding Day Timeline
10:15 AM
Guests Arrival at St Oswald’s Church for Ceremony
10:30 AM
Ceremony – Holy Mass
A full choir will lead us in song throughout the service.
Announcements & Recessional – Bridal party, parents, bride & groom, and clergy exit in order.
1:30 PM
End of Ceremony
3:00 PM
Guests arrival at Thornton Manor Country Estate
Welcome drinks, socialising, photos, and cocktail hour.
Soft background music (Afro-soul, jazz, or classical).
Ushers will guide guests.
5:00 PM
Grand Entrance
Guests move inside to be seated.
Introduction of the Bridal Party & Couple.
5:30 PM
Wedding Dinner
Formal dinner service.
Toasts to follow after dinner.
6:30 PM
Speeches
Mother and Father of the Groom
Mother and Father of the Bride
Best Man
Maid of Honour
Church Representative
7:15 PM
Cake Cutting
Cake is served.
7:30 PM
First Dance
Couple’s first dance
Brides’ family dance
Grooms’ family dance
8:00 PM
Open Dance Floor
Bridal party entrance and choreography
DJ set begins
10:30 PM
Bouquet Toss
10:45 PM
Wedding Games
Couple’s quiz game
Mr and Mrs game
Anniversary dance for the longest married couple
11:15 PM
Final Dance Segment
High energy party set until close
Optional outfit change for the bride and groom
11:50 PM
Farewell Moment
Vote of thanks by the groom
Closing prayer
Sparkler exit
Midnight
Event Ends
The Venues
The Ceremony – St Oswald’s Church St Oswald’s St, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5SB
The Reception – Thornton Manor Country Estate Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JB
Travel & Logistics
Parking: Both the church and the estate have plenty of free on-site parking for guests.
The Tunnel: If you are driving from Liverpool to the Wirral, please remember there is a small toll for the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel.
Unplugged Ceremony: We’ve invited professional photographers to capture our ceremony. We kindly ask that you keep your phones and cameras away during the service so you can be fully present with us.
Dress Code
We would love for our guests to join us in Navy Blue attire. Whether it’s a suit, a cocktail dress, or accessories, we look forward to seeing everyone in our favourite color!
Staying Overnight?
Thornton Manor is located in a lovely part of the Wirral with several local options for those wanting to stay close by:
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa (Just a 2-minute drive/short walk away)
