20 months to go

Joe &
Aaron

are getting married.

When
Sat 1 Jul 2028
Doors
3pm till late
Where
Bingley Little Theatre

We're getting married, and throwing a proper party to celebrate with all our nearest and dearest. Expect live music, DJs, street food, a lot of lights and a lot of love. Bring your dancing shoes.

Fourteen years in the making

Joe & Aaron: The early days
The early days
Joe & Aaron: New York
New York
Joe & Aaron: Suited and booted
Suited and booted

We'd clocked each other in the Stew & Oyster bar at Calls Landing in Leeds (it's Salt now), then both did absolutely nothing about it. In the end Tinder had to sort us out, and in July 2014 we finally went on a first date. So yes, the apps do work.

Six months later we'd moved in together, because why wait? Ethel the French bulldog turned up that same year and has been in charge ever since. Then came our first house in 2018, Ernie in 2022, and in 2024 the move to Thwaites Brow, where we're staying put.

On 1 July 2028 it'll be fourteen years. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with all of you, loads of lights and a packed dance floor.

Order of the day

A rough guide

  1. 3:00pm

    Doors open

    Arrive, grab a drink, find your people.

  2. 3:30pm

    The ceremony

    The short, emotional bit. Tissues optional.

  3. 4:30pm

    Drinks & photos

  4. 6:00pm

    Food

    Street food. Nobody leaves hungry.

  5. 8:00pm

    Live music

  6. 9:30pm

    Lights down, DJs on

    Till late.

Getting there

Bingley Little Theatre

Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley BD16 2LZ

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Getting home

The last trains from Bingley towards Leeds and Bradford usually leave around 11:30pm on a Saturday. For a taxi, book your ride home before the night starts, as Saturday nights get busy. Uber also covers the Bradford area.

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Where to stay

Book early: July weekends get busy.

Mercure Bradford Bankfield

5 min by taxi Closest hotel

A three-star hotel on Bradford Road in Cottingley. BD16 1TU.

Premier Inn Bradford North

10 min by taxi Budget

No-frills and reliable, with a Brewers Fayre on site. On Bradford Road in Sandbeds, out towards Keighley. BD20 5NG.

Hollins Hall

15 min by car Golf & country

A country hotel with its own golf course on Hollins Hill in Baildon. Good if you want to make a weekend of it. BD17 7QW.

Haworth B&Bs

20 min by car Cosy

For something cosier, Haworth is full of guest houses on and around its cobbled Main Street.

Leeds or Bradford

20 min by train City

Plenty of city-centre hotels with direct trains to Bingley. Just keep an eye on the last train home.

Questions

On the night

What time should I arrive?

Doors open at 3pm and the ceremony starts at 3:30pm, so aim to be in your seat by 3:15. Like any good theatre, latecomers will be let in at a suitable moment.

When does it finish?

Late. We'll confirm the exact time nearer the day so you can plan your lift home.

What should I wear?

Whatever you'll feel great dancing in. Dress up, have fun with it. There's no theme and nothing you need to buy.

Will there be food?

Yes. Street food from around 6pm, and nobody leaves hungry. Tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you RSVP.

Is there a bar?

The arts centre has its own bars, so you'll never be far from a drink. We'll let you know nearer the time what's on us.

Can I take photos?

During the party, go for it. During the ceremony, please keep phones away. Our photographer has it covered.

Getting there & home

Where do I park?

The arts centre's own car park is right next to the building but only has about 30 spaces, so it fills fast. Wellington (BD16 2NA) and Queen Street (BD16 2JS) car parks are a short walk away. They're all pay and display on a Saturday, and town-centre traffic can be slow at weekends, so give yourself extra time.

I'm coming by train. How do I find it?

Bingley station is about three minutes away on foot. Leave by the main entrance, head towards the bar opposite and take the cobbled street to its right. The arts centre is at the top, across the pedestrian crossing.

How do I get home?

The last trains usually leave Bingley around 11:30pm. For taxis, the local numbers are under Travel: book ahead, as Saturday nights get busy.

Access

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The main entrance is easy to get into, there's room for wheelchairs in the main theatre and there are accessible toilets. Upstairs is reached by a lift through a side door, where staff will meet you. If you have any access needs at all, put them in the note on your RSVP and we'll sort it with the venue before the day.

Is there disabled parking?

There are two Blue Badge bays in the arts centre car park (3m by 5m). They can't be booked, so if you need one, tell us and we'll do what we can.

Will there be flashing lights or loud music?

Yes. It's a theatre and a party, so expect stage lighting, possibly strobe and haze, and live music and DJs later on. If that's a problem for you, let us know and we'll make sure you know when it's coming.

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome at the arts centre. Just bear in mind it'll get loud once the music starts.

Your invite

Are kids welcome?

If your children's names are on your ticket, absolutely.

Can I bring a plus one?

If you've got one, you'll see the option when you RSVP. The names on your ticket are who we've planned for, so if something's changed, message us.

When do I need to reply by?

The date's on your ticket. The sooner the better, as it helps us plan food and numbers.

What if I need to change my RSVP?

Just open your invite link again and update it before the RSVP deadline. After that, message us directly.

What about gifts?

Honestly, you being there is the gift. Details to follow if you'd like to do something.

Who do I ask if my question isn't here?

Message Joe or Aaron. No question is too small.

Photos & messages

On the night, send us your photos and a few words. They'll go up on the big screen.

Upload photos

On the day you'll be able to upload your photos here, and they'll pop up on the big screen.

Leave a message

On the day you'll be able to leave us a message for the big screen. We'll keep every one.

Record us a video

On the day you'll be able to record us a little video message. Just for us, not the big screen.

Find your invite

Your invite came with a personal link, or a short code. Pop the code in here.