Friday 18 September 2026

The day

Everything happens in Thorndon, a few minutes' walk apart. Here's how the afternoon runs.

  1. Arrive and be seated

    Lady Chapel, The Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, Molesworth Street.

  2. The ceremony

    About forty minutes. Take all the photos you like: we're collecting everyone's pictures afterwards, and there'll be disposable cameras placed around the chapel and the Thistle Inn too. Two small asks: no flash during the vows, and no photos from behind the celebrant.

  3. after

    Drinks and photos in the Brian Davis Room and the garden outside

    Next door to the chapel: a room inside the cathedral and a pretty garden just beyond it. A drink, a few photos, and a chance to say hello before we all wander down the hill together.

  4. Reception at the Thistle Inn

    3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, about five minutes' walk from the cathedral. We'll all wander down together after the photos.

    Drinks, food and a relaxed evening with the people we love.

Getting there

The cathedral and the Thistle Inn are both a short walk from Wellington Railway Station and the bus stops on Lambton Quay and Molesworth Street. Street parking in Thorndon is limited on a weekday afternoon, so allow a little extra time if you're driving.

The walk from the chapel to the Thistle Inn. Open in Google Maps
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