Sharukh and Laura

Save the Date

Sharukh

&

Laura

7th August 2026

Monkey Island Estate · Bray, Berkshire

110
Days
08
Hours
18
Minutes
04
Seconds

The Story So Far

Our Story

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Ten years in the making.

How We Met
10 years ago

How We Met

We met over a decade ago. What started as a chance encounter turned into ten years of adventures, inside jokes, and the occasional argument about whose turn it is to cook.

The Proposal
Marrakesh, May 2025

The Proposal

Sharukh planned a trip to Marrakesh. Laura thought it was just a holiday. It wasn't.

What's Next
7th August 2026

What's Next

We're finally making it official. Join us at Monkey Island Estate — there will be good food, good people, and probably some questionable dancing.

Marrakesh, May 2025

Marrakesh

A trip we'll always remember.

Together in the Marrakech gardens

Exploring the gardens

Breakfast overlooking the gardens

Morning in Marrakesh

Dinner under Moroccan arches

Evening out

Celebrating by the pool

She said yes!

Boat trip together

Adventures together

Moments Together

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The Itinerary

Your Day

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Every moment planned to perfection. Here's how the magic unfolds.

10:00

Groom's & Bridal Breakfast

Fuel for the big day ahead

10:30

Hair & Makeup Starts

The relaxed start to the day

13:30

Photographer Arrives

Detail shots & bridal prep captured

14:30

Groom & Groomsmen Shots

Venue & bar area

14:30

Guests Arrive

Welcome to Monkey Island

15:30

The Ceremony

The Grand Lawn

16:00

Confetti Shot

The Grand Exit

16:10

Drinks, Mingling & Photo Sprint

Pavilion Lawn — lawn games, boating & canapés

17:30

Wedding Breakfast

The Ballroom — speeches first, then dinner

19:30

Room Transition & Cake Cutting

Cake cutting then through to the River Room

20:00

Dhol Drummers

The River Room — time to get the energy up

21:00

Sax Player & DJ

The party takes over until midnight

21:30

Evening Snacks

Refuel and keep going

00:00

Carriages

What a night!

The Setting

The Venue

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A private island on the Thames, steeped in 800 years of history. The entire island will be exclusively ours.

Location

Monkey Island Estate

A stunning private island on the River Thames, where elegance meets the English countryside. Monkey Island Estate offers an enchanting riverside setting for our celebration.

Address: Monkey Island Estate, Bray-on-Thames, Royal Borough of Windsor, SL6 2EE, England

Postcode: SL6 2EE

Get Directions Visit Website

By Train

  • Maidenhead Station (Elizabeth Line) — 10 min taxi
  • London Paddington to Maidenhead — ~25 mins
  • Reading Station — 20 min taxi

By Air

  • London Heathrow (LHR) — 20 min drive
  • London Gatwick (LGW) — 50 min drive
  • London City (LCY) — 45 min drive

By Car

  • M4 Junction 8/9, follow signs to Bray
  • Free on-site parking available
  • Postcode for sat nav: SL6 2EE

Accessibility

Monkey Island Estate is wheelchair accessible with step-free access to the ceremony and reception areas. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please let us know via the RSVP form.

While You're in Bray

The Fat Duck

Fine Dining

Heston Blumenthal's 3-Michelin star restaurant, just minutes away in Bray

The Waterside Inn

Fine Dining

Michel Roux's riverside French restaurant

The Hind's Head

Gastropub

A Heston pub with Royal Borough charm

Windsor Castle

Attraction

Just 15 minutes away — the oldest occupied castle in the world

Stay With Us

Accommodation

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Stay on the island and make a weekend of it. Monkey Island Estate has 30 beautifully appointed bedrooms.

On-Site Rooms

30 Luxury Bedrooms

Each room is individually designed with a blend of contemporary comfort and period charm. Wake up on a private island and enjoy breakfast before heading home at your leisure.

River Thames views from select rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Luxury bathroom amenities
24-hour room service
On-site spa facilities
Continental breakfast included

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in: 3:00 PM, 6th August 2026 (day before wedding)

Check-out: 11:00 AM, 8th August 2026 (day after wedding)

How to Book

Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate on your RSVP if you'd like to stay overnight.

For direct bookings or special requests, contact the hotel:

01628 623 400
View Rooms on Website

Not staying on-site? Please arrange transport home as carriages are at midnight. We recommend pre-booking a local taxi — numbers will be shared closer to the date.

Nearby Alternatives

Holiday Inn Maidenhead

2 miles

Budget-friendly option

Cliveden House

3 miles

Luxury 5-star country house

Airbnb in Bray

Walking distance

Cottages and apartments

Respond

RSVP

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Please let us know if you can join us. We would love to have you there.

Our People

The Wedding Party

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The wonderful people standing beside us on our special day.

Sharukh's Side

Best Man

[Best Man Name]

Sharukh's closest friend and partner in crime

Groomsman

[Groomsman 1]

A lifelong friend

Groomsman

[Groomsman 2]

Always there when it counts

Groomsman

[Groomsman 3]

The one who keeps everyone laughing

Laura's Side

Maid of Honour

[Maid of Honour]

Laura's rock and confidante

Bridesmaid

[Bridesmaid 1]

A friend through thick and thin

Bridesmaid

[Bridesmaid 2]

The life of every gathering

Bridesmaid

[Bridesmaid 3]

Always up for an adventure

With Love

Gifts

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Your Presence is Our Present

Your presence is what matters most. If you'd like to give a gift, we'd be grateful for a contribution towards our honeymoon.

Honeymoon Fund

Complimentary 7-night stay in Malaysia (YTL Hotels)

Details to follow closer to the date.

Need to Know

FAQ

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Everything you need to know about the big day.

Still have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.