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“A truly transcendent weekend of celebration. Watching you exchange vows in the sunken rose gardens was pure poetry. Wishing you both centuries of boundless joy and heirloom love.”
C W
Ashbourne House · Est. 1891
Charlotte & William
A family estate, an early-autumn weekend and a celebration designed to feel as though it has always belonged here.
25 September 2027 • Four o'clock in the afternoon
Ashbourne House • Newport, Rhode Island
Estate Ledger • Vol. II
The Weekend Book
The curated programme and timetable for the wedding weekend at the estate
✦ Estate Chronometer • Ashbourne Horology ✦
Countdown to the Solemnization
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Folio I
Friday18 September6:30 PMWelcome Gathering
📍 The Orangery
Light refreshments and an unhurried evening with family and friends.
Dress Code: Garden smart
Folio II
Saturday19 September3:00 PMThe Ceremony
📍 St. Anne's Hall
Please arrive thirty minutes early to be comfortably seated.
Dress Code: Formal
Folio III
Saturday19 September4:15 PMRefreshments
📍 The South Lawn
Sparkling citrus, botanical sodas and seasonal canapés.
Dress Code: Black Tie Protocol
Folio IV
Saturday19 September6:00 PMDinner Reception
📍 The Grand Room
Dinner, speeches, cake and an evening together.
Dress Code: Formal
Folio V
Sunday20 September10:30 AMFarewell Brunch
📍 The Courtyard
A relaxed breakfast before everyone heads home.
Dress Code: Black Tie Protocol
Accommodation & Quarters
Manor Quarters & Logistics
Estate accommodations, room allocations, and arrival particulars
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Suite No. 01The Duke's Wing
Four master suites with private drawing rooms, heritage fireplaces, and garden views reserved for direct family.
Allocated by private household invitation.✦ Flip →
Suite Particulars↺ Flip Back
Second Floor • East Gallery
✦Four-Poster King Bed
✦Carved Marble Fireplace
✦Private Butler Service
✦Orangery Terrace Access
Concierge Key Allocation No. 1
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Rooms 12 – 24The Garden Lodges
Spacious guest lodgings overlooking the sunken rose gardens and stone fountains for travelling guests.
Complimentary breakfast served daily.✦ Flip →
Suite Particulars↺ Flip Back
Ground Floor • West Courtyard
✦En-Suite Clawfoot Tub
✦French Garden Windows
✦Morning Espresso Service
✦Lawn Walkway Access
Concierge Key Allocation No. 2
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Cottages I – IVThe Estate Cottages
Charming stone cottages situated along the cedar lane, ideal for parties desiring seclusion and country charm.
Bespoke luggage transfer upon arrival.✦ Flip →
Suite Particulars↺ Flip Back
Estate Grounds • South Meadow
✦Private Hearth & Parlour
✦Kitchenette & Botanicals
✦Valet Luggage Transfer
✦Bespoke Nightcaps
Concierge Key Allocation No. 3
Estate concierge is available for special room requests and arrival coordination.
Attire & Protocol
House Etiquette & Attire
Traditional Black-Tie standards, 3-star editorial attire inspiration, and recommended estate color palette
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The Midnight Wool Tuxedo
Gentlemen's Black-Tie
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Curated Estate Palette
Midnight Barathea & Silk
#191B18
“Traditional peak-lapel wool tuxedo with grosgrain silk satin facings, crisp pleated marcella dress shirt, hand-tied black silk bow tie, and black patent leather oxfords.”
Key Sartorial Elements
✦Peak-Lapel Dinner Jacket
✦Black Silk Bow Tie
✦Patent Leather Dress Shoes
✦Heirloom Gold Cufflinks
Approved Estate Evening Color Palette
Guests are invited to draw inspiration from the ancestral Manor grounds: deep forest velvets, midnight black baratheas, champagne golds, and crisp vellum neutrals.
English Forest
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Deep heritage green for velvet gowns & dinner jackets
Midnight Barathea
#191B18
Traditional black-tie wool tuxedo & grosgrain satin
Champagne Gold
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Heirloom jewelry, metallic embroidery & satin gowns
Antique Vellum
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Formal dress shirts, linen pocket squares & silk trim
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Unplugged Ceremony
We kindly request that all mobile phones and cameras remain silent and stored during the chapel solemnization. Professional photographers will capture the moment.
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Estate Registry & Gifts
Your presence at the estate is our greatest gift. For those wishing to contribute to our new home, the private registry details are available upon request.
Estate Archive • Folio II
Archival Portraits & Moments
An enduring photographic collection of family heirlooms, intimate moments, and formal celebration
Plate I • Formal Engagement in the Library
Medium format archival black-tie portrait by the heritage fireplace.
Plate II • The Sunken Garden Pavilion
Centuries-old stone balustrades framing the lower rose gardens.
Plate III • The Great Hall Table Setting
Antique brass candelabras, crystal coupes, and gold-leaf place cards.
Plate IV • The Estate Stone Chapel
Gothic stone arches and stained glass solemnization sanctuary.
Estate Register • Formal RSVP
The House Register
Kindly respond by the first of August to confirm your presence at the estate
Epilogue • Ancestral Chronicle
The Manor Guest Book
Inscribe your timeless wishes, heartfelt memories, and blessings into the permanent estate archive.
C W
With Our Deepest Gratitude
“To all our esteemed family and dearest friends who graced Ashbourne House to celebrate our wedding weekend — your presence, laughter, and timeless blessings have enriched our lives beyond measure.”
Charlotte & William
Sign the Manor Ledger
Inscribe your handwritten keepsake note
Ancestral Ledger Entries
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“The candlelight dinner in the Great Hall and the string quartet in the conservatory will remain in our hearts forever. To a union written in the stars and grounded in timeless grace.”
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“From the morning dawn over the estate gardens to the midnight ballroom waltz, every single moment was pure aristocracy. All our deepest blessings to Lord & Lady Sterling.”
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“Merveilleux! The hospitality of the manor estate was matched only by the radiant joy in your eyes. Félicitations pour ce mariage magnifique!”