Yes, guests may arrive after the event has started.
However, guests arriving late may miss part of the event.
The welcome drink is only available during the first 30 minutes after the advertised start time. Guests arriving after this period may miss the drinks reception.
Guests arriving late may also miss part of the dinner service or entertainment programme.
We recommend arriving at the advertised start time wherever possible to ensure you enjoy the full event experience.
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