Parking is extremely limited at the hotel, so if you haven’t booked this already, it’s unlikely they have availability. The cheapest option would be using the Park & Ride, and the most convenient would be parking overnight in the Westgate. For more details: See here +.

Update 15 September 25: thank the congestion gods, because Oxford City Council have decided not to implement the congestion charge until November. So no: there will not be a congestion charge in effect if you are driving.

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Oxford County Council are (irritatingly) poised to make a decision on implementing a new £5 congestion charge across the city, which may or may not come into effect before the wedding. A decision will only be made on 10th September 2025, so we will update this section again soon after.

To avoid a surprise charge, please be aware it is likely to be in effect on the day and plan accordingly.

For the latest news: See here +.

Apologies, but for the avoidance of making a mess someone then has to tidy up — no — but thank-you all the same.

Save your enthusiasm for the dance-floor instead!

If you arrive before 1pm, you may beat us to it, since we be officially tying the knot at the registry office (and apologies, only select family are invited to attend this part of the day).

In this case, present yourself at reception and let them handle it! It’s likely you will get taken down to the bar (which is hardly the worst place to start) — but in any circumstance, please do make yourself at home.

A great question! We’ve now updated this detailed below, so please: See here +.

Please arrive for 1pm sharp, and plan your travel home if not staying over from 11pm to 11:30pm.

Yes! Oxford now allows Uber, so this may be the most convenient option for those already signed up.

If not, we’ve regularly used 001 Taxis + or Royal Cars +, both of which have apps for pre-ordering taxis (or more spontaneous trips if you’re willing to see where the evening takes us…).

There is step-free access to all areas we’ll use on the day, so you needn’t worry.

Malmaison has a lift that will take you to all of the spaces we’ve got booked for the day: from the ground floor, you can take a lift to the atrium (where we will have welcome drinks), to the event room (where we will eat and have speeches), and the bar floor (where we have a separate room booked, and which gives you access to the outside terrace).

Toilets are on the bar floor.

If you need help navigating the building, one of the Malmaison team will be able to help show you where to go — so please don’t be afraid to ask.

We’ve got access to outside space should it be sunny — but also have access to ample inside space in Malmaison’s historic building, so either way, we’ve got it covered.

There’s no need to bring a coat or umbrella to the venue with you, unless of course you’re walking to get to venue. If you are, the Malmaison team will be able to take your coat for you.

Firstly, thank you for even considering it!

Yes, we will have a box for cards, but given limited space in the hotel, we’ll only be able to receive small gifts on the day.

For gift ideas and more, please see the Gift registry + section, which has been designed partly with this in mind too.