Merry & Bright
A MIDNIGHT NOEL
Thursday, 31 December 2026 · 8 pm until the bells
Our dearest friends
Open our invitation
Merry & Bright
A MIDNIGHT NOEL
Olivia & James Carter
Thursday, 31 December 2026 · 8 pm until the bells
The tree is still up, the cellar is open, and we refuse to let the season end quietly. Join us on New Year's Eve for one last night of carols, candlelight and considerably too much champagne — we'll ring in 2027 together under the mistletoe.
Warmly, Liv & Jamie
Counting down to 2027
The Carter House
14 Holly Walk, Hampstead, London NW3
Thursday, 31 December 2026 · 8:00 pm — late
Cabs drop at the green; the side gate will be lit.
The Evening
8:00
Carols & Cocktails
mulled wine at the door, piano in the study
9:00
Supper is served
10:30
White Elephant
bring one wrapped, ridiculous gift
11:50
Champagne Muster
coupes charged, coats on, out to the terrace
12:00
The Bells
Auld Lang Syne and sparklers in the snow
From our kitchen, with love —
Roast Chestnut Soup
with brown butter and sage
Beef Wellington
or a wild-mushroom one, just as burnished
Plum Pudding
flamed at the table, brandy butter
Mulled Wine & Wassail
ladled from the copper pot
The Midnight Pour
vintage champagne, saved all year
Glimpses of Joy
Good to Know
What should I wear?＋
Traditional festive wear — bring your brightest colours.
Can I bring family?＋
The more the merrier — this celebration is for everyone.
Will dinner be served?＋
Yes, a festive vegetarian feast follows the ceremony.
Where do I park?＋
Street parking opens after 6 pm; carpooling is encouraged.
Velvet & Gold
Black tie with a festive wink — velvet jackets, sequins and heirloom brooches strongly encouraged.