We're getting married
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Maya & Sam
Saturday, 12 June 2027
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You're invited
We'd love you there for all of it: the vows under the olive trees, a long table as the sun goes down, and dancing until they turn the lights on.
Welcome drinks
Come and say hello before the day itself. There'll be food from the island and a drink or two.
It's a short walk from most of the hotels in the old town.
The wedding
The ceremony under the olive trees, then dinner at the long table and dancing.
The ceremony
Drinks in the garden
Dinner
Dancing
The day after
Slow lunch, a swim, nothing planned.
Plus ones welcome; tell us when you reply.
Where to stay
We've held rooms at a wedding rate until 1 March; mention the Ashworth wedding when you book.
Avli Lounge Apartments
Old town, Rethymno
25 minutes · Wedding rate
What to wear
Summer formal. Flat shoes are wise; the garden is gravel.
The story so far
A wrong train to Brighton
The flat on Cowley Road
A ring in a coat pocket for three weeks
Livestream
For Yiayia, and everyone who can't fly out: the ceremony will be streamed live.
Saturday 12 June, 3pm Crete time (1pm in the UK)
The link opens 15 minutes before. A recording stays here for 30 days.
The people
Photographs
Gifts
Six wine glasses
The tall ones, for the long table.
£48 for two · 2 of 3 still wanted
A night in Chania
Towards the honeymoon: one night in the old harbour.
£120 · 2 of 2 still wanted
An olive tree
For the garden we haven't got yet.
£65
Taken
Dinner at Avli
On our first anniversary.
£90
Gifts
Two weeks in the Cyclades, if you'd rather put towards that.
Give to the fundQuestions
If your invitation names one, yes. If you're not sure, ask us; we won't mind.
Babies in arms, yes. Otherwise it's a night off for the grown-ups.
Summer formal, in soft colours: sage, cream, dusty blue. Like these.
Will you be there?
Kindly reply by Thursday, 1 April 2027
A preview: your guests find their invitation by name. Nothing here is sent.
The night before
Friday, 11 June 2027, 19:00 to 22:00
The day itself
Saturday, 12 June 2027, 15:00 to 00:30
Lunch by the sea
Sunday, 13 June 2027, 13:00 to 17:00
Bringing someone
Your invitation includes a guest of your own. Add their name, and answer for them above.
From you
Leave a few words for the two of them.
To the two of you, and the wrong train that started it all.
Aunty Pat · 30 May 2027
Can't wait to dance at the long table.
The Patels · 28 May 2027
Photographs
On the day, scan the card on your table, or come back here. Everything goes straight into the family's archive.