Overview

It all started with a discussion in May and was followed by a proposal in July.



We decided not too wait as this is what we both want. We decided against an Engagement Party and a House Warming Party so we can all celebrate at the Wedding instead.

The Wedding will take place on December 8th, 2007 at Rachel's home in Bermuda.

We are also having a Blessing in the UK for our UK family on January 4th, 2008.

Wedding

The Wedding will be held at "Edelweiss", 80, Middle Rd. Smith's. It will be officiated by Rev Thomas Andersen from the Peace Lutheran church.

We are hoping to have it in the garden if weather permits and there is a back up plan. We have changed the location to the field so it will be nearer the tent.



We are trying to keep the wedding small and adult friendly. We hope you understand.

Please RSVP to John Parsons (441) 292 2693 or jparson@ibl.bm before December 1st, 2008.
Invites were designed by Jeremy Willmott and printed by Bermuda Blue Printing

Reception

The Reception will be held at "Edelweiss", 80, Middle Rd. Smith's. It will take place in a heated tent for those worried about the cold. The tent will have sides to deal with any downpour so the weather will not dampen the event.

Here is a photo of the main house.



Here is where the tent will be located now that the grass has grown.



The reception will take place in the field below the house. Flying Chef is doing the catering. We will be catering for vegetarians and vegans.

We are encouraging guests to head to the reception tent after the Wedding. There they can get appetizers and drinks including Mark's Rum Swizzle. Then wonder up to the new apartment and have a look around.

Registry

We are not expecting gifts but do realise that guests might wish to celebrate in this way. Please feel free to do whatever you had in mind.

We have registries at Gibbons and Aberfeldy. Most of the items have been purchased already but gift certificates are always welcome.

Gibbons Company
21 Reid & 28 Church Streets
City of Hamilton
Pembroke HM 11
Tel: +1 441 295 0022
Fax: +1 441 295 1040

Aberfeldy Nursery
Contact Julie Greaves
Tel: +1 441 236 2927
Fax: +1 441 236 7853

We have set up small Registries in the UK. They are at Robert Welch and John Lewis.
Our wedding list is 279348 at John Lewis. The list at Robert Welch just needs our names. Both are available now and will close two weeks after the wedding.

We would also welcome gift certificates to Island Trading.

Charity Donations

If you feel like donating to a charity as a wedding gift, we have a few that we would like you to consider.

A new pressure group, the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) is a group that is committed to ensuring our local environment of parks and open green space.

Please send checks or drafts to:-
BEST
Suite 528
Par-La-Ville Road
Hamilton HM11

Please note in the memo or by card “Rachel & Simon’s Wedding Gift”
For more information contact best@northrock.bm


For those who cannot speak for themselves and in memory of Dylan, please donate to SPCA
Call (441-236-7333) with your credit card details.

In memory of Rachel's mother, Margaret Parsons, please consider the following charities.

Friends of Hospice is a registered charity providing support for Bermuda’s only inpatient hospice facility, Agape House.

Checks are payable to the address below or you can phone or fax credit card details.

Friends of Hospice
Suite 124,
48 Par -La- Ville Rd.
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda

Tel : 441 232-0859
Fax: 441 232-2844

Cancer Research is charity in the UK. We have set-up our own site for donations.

Christmas Walkabout

The Bermuda National Trust puts on a Christmas Walkabout in the historic town of St. George's. This year it will be held on Friday, December 7th from 6-8pm. The Bride will be heading there and hope to join guests for drinks afterwards provided we can get into a establishment.

Dress Code

The dress code will be smart casual.

Simon would like to let the men know that jacket and tie are optional except for the wedding party.

Rachel would like to request no jeans.

Parking

Parking will be available from 3pm on Flatts cricket field located on Fielder's Lane in Flatts, Smith's.



We will be allowing cars to enter the old driveway in order to drop off people and exit through the new entrance onto the side driveway. The cricket field is the first right once you get back on Middle Rd (about 10 feet away). It shares a drive with two houses so take the left hand side. Fielder's lane is sign posted.

Flights

From the UK - British Airways or Zoom

From Canada - Air Canada

From the US - American Airlines, Delta, US Air, Jet Blue, Continental

Other airlines do fly to Bermuda on a limited schedule in the summer
USA 3000, United, Northwest

Also check out the Bermuda Airport site for up to date flight information.

Places to Eat

Rustico Restaurant is in Flatts Village and is a great place to eat especially if you are staying at Brightside Apartments.

Another group of restaurants that we are partial to are the Hog Penny, Barracuda and Pickled Onion.

Or check out the selection at http://www.bermuda.com/dining/

Bike Rentals and Tourist Information

Wheels and Oleander Cycles have websites with all the information that you need.

For more information on Bermuda check out http://www.bermuda.com/transportation/scooterrentals

Other means of travel are the ferries and buses. Information can be found at http://www.bermuda.com/transportation/ or http://bermuda-guide.info/getting.around/buses/ or once arriving in the phone book.

Places to stay

Brightside Apartments is very close to my house where the wedding and reception will take palce. It is about a 2 mins walk away in Flatts Village.



They know about the wedding and said it was best to call for a booking. They have a range of rooms and apartments to rent and seem very flexible. At the moment they are wide open but they can book up quickly. Their rates are very affordable and thus no special rates can be offered.

Another choice is to rent a cottage nearby. Bermuda Rentals is a great website. They have a 2 bedroom apartment in the Flatts area for rent. Most of you are familiar with Bermuda but those who are not, the wedding will take place in Smith's near Flatts Village. Neighbouring parishes are Devonshire and Hamilton Parishes. Ideal rentals or B&B are in the Harrington Sound or Flatts Area. However, if you rent a bike, you can venture further a field.