Congratulations — you've won! You managed to snag yourself (and maybe a couple of loved ones) a ticket to the hottest event of the year. Together, you and some other randomly selected individuals can awkwardly participate in the forced social event surrounding Bethany Auld and Joshua Berry signing a piece of paper.

Who are they, you will probably ask? Oh... you don't care? Over a year of lockdowns and social isolations means that you'll now attend the event without any further information... Well, I had a whole speech prepared so I'm going to tell you anyway:

Josh and Beth met at college one lunch break. They met a few times, but when Josh actually took the time to shut up for a minute, the two were able to get to know each other. If you've ever spent a long time with Josh, you'll see he can be a loudmouth and want the attention!

Despite this, Beth decided that she could tolerate him and got to know him. A few weeks later, on the 30th November 2013, they started dating. Josh instantly fell head over heels for this perfect specimen, and Beth decided she would be going to university soon and could just leave him behind. Josh saw through her plan and spent a year wearing her down. He then bought a car and learned to drive so that she wouldn't have to leave him behind.

For her three undergraduate years, regardless of awful work shifts or Beth's university workload, he made sure to turn up and be there. He would join in with the university social nights and get to know her flatmates. He made friends with her flatmates, bonding over a shared love of Wagamama's, Carluccio's and chocolate hobnobs.

After almost 5 years together, the couple had flourished into independent adults together. They had gone from living at home to living self-reliant, adult lives. Josh learned how to cook, clean, and fend for himself. Beth already knew all that, so she just filled her brain with science. Yet, despite the literal distance between them, they spent so much time talking, sharing new experiences and growing together, that they couldn't imagine life apart.

It was then that, Beth was offered her dream PhD position, on the other side of the country. Josh had a good job and a life in Nuneaton, but he didn't hesitate to leave it behind and follow her. He could get another job, but he couldn't get another Beth. And it was very unlikely that Beth would find another dream PhD position!

So, they moved to Brighton, took Ozzy (the awful dog) from Beth's parents, and began their next chapter. They coexisted well, exceeding even Josh's romanticized expectations! So, on the 30th November 2018, exactly 5 years after they began dating, Beth graciously accepted the beautiful, shiny ring (and Josh's proposal).

The years following were difficult; struggles with the cost of living in the south, Beth's PhD, Josh's jobs, family health issues, and a move to Horsham — and that's all discounting COVID! But, no matter what life threw at them, they held each other up and battled through it together.

And so, On the 30th November 2021, you are invited to celebrate exactly 8 years of awful life decisions with them, and toast to a future of even worse decisions, always made together.

— Beth & Josh

The Ravenswood has 33 beautiful bedrooms with a variety of twins, doubles and family rooms. All come with a full English breakfast buffet included in the price!

If you wish to stay overnight at The Ravenswood please message us and we will send a pricing list and a unique reference code to book these rooms. These rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis so don't leave it too late!

Alternatively, there are several local hotels available nearby which we also have a list of if you would like further information.

So you know what to expect, here's a little bit of information on the schedule:

• The doors will open at 13:00 (1pm) for our wedding ceremony. The guests bar will be open too.
• You will take your seats at around 13:45 (1:45pm) for the ceremony, which will take place at 14:00 (2pm).
• The drinks reception will begin at 14:30 (2.30pm), and canapés shortly follow.
  
  (Although there will be photos all day, here we will do the boring photos: group photos, bridesmaids, groomsmen, family, etc.)
• Try to take this time to mingle and chat with the other guests instead of filling yourself up on canapés, because at 16:00 (4pm), the dining room opens for the wedding breakfast.

The evening guests can arrive at the venue from 19:00 (7pm) ready for the first dance and party at 20:00 (8pm).

From here, have fun, and stay as long as you like! However you must be finishing up at midnight when the music will stop and the bar will be closed!

As stated in the introduction, this is going to be the hottest event of the year, so you better be dressed so cool that the cool kids are jealous. Most importantly, make sure you wear something you like and are comfortable in.

If you are lucky enough to be invited for the whole day (there are very limited numbers for the ceremony), you should probably wear something smart during the ceremony, or you will stand out like a sore thumb and draw attention away from the "happy" couple.

There's going to be a photographer specifically looking for the "coolest of the cool, bruh", but he'll also be on the hunt for the "did you even read the dress code?" guy.

If you're just turning up for the party, good choice! Take it down a notch, wear smart casual. Let me see those shirts with your jeans. Let me see your top hat and summer shorts in the middle of November. Mostly anything goes here, except jogging bottoms. No jogging bottoms please! You are supposed to be comfortable, but not that comfortable, y'know!

There'll be no need to go hungry; our daytime guests will have the option to pick and choose from the following menu:

Starters:

• Choice A: Pan-fried strips of peppered salmon, spinach, cucumber, spring onion, ginger pickle, with a light chilli yoghurt dressing.
• Choice B: Red onion, tomato and buffalo mozzarella tarte tatin, with roasted pepper couscous, rocket, tomato and pesto dressing.

Main courses:

• Choice A: Oven baked supreme of chicken, filled with sun-blushed tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella, wrapped in pancetta, with dauphinoise potatoes and a white wine cream sauce.
• Choice B: Roasted butternut squash, with caramelised red onion and mozzarella cheese, served with a pine nut and chive risotto.

Dessert:

• Zesty lemon and mascarpone cheesecake, set on amaretti biscuits, served with strawberry purée and lemon.

Additionally, for the little ones, we have the following fixed kids' menu available:

• Starter: Melon balls.
• Main course: Home-made chicken nuggets, served with chips and peas.
• Dessert: A selection of ice creams.

Furthermore, a buffet will be made available for our evening guests.

Click here to view our gift list.

Firstly, although most people use their weddings to leech every penny from the family and friends that they rarely see, it should be made very clear that this couple are not expecting gifts from anyone! If they had to choose between wedding gifts and you attending their special day, they would (rather surprisingly) have you attend!

However, for those of you who wish to splash some cash, there are multiple options for you:

1. A night of free drinks sounds good for anybody, but it sounds especially good for those who have dieted solidly for the last 6 months, so that they can fit into a wedding dress!
   
   Putting money behind the bar can make sure everybody can have a good time, and not have to constantly reach for their wallet or purse.
2. Money towards a well deserved honeymoon.
   
   (Notice how their backstory hasn't mentioned a nice holiday abroad? That's because neither of them have had a proper holiday since many years before they met!)
3. An actual, real life, physical wedding gift — what a strange concept!