Save the date

Kelsy & Novin

are getting married

Monday 1st November 2027

Ardour Milton Park · Bowral, Southern Highlands NSW

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Formal invitation to follow.

Chapter one

Our Story

Kelsy and Novin dressed up by Sydney Harbour at dusk, with the Harbour Bridge behind them

How we met

[Year, place, and one funny detail about how you met.]

The proposal

[Where, when, and who cried first.]

Why Bowral

[What drew you to Milton Park: the gardens, the Highlands, the long-weekend feel.]

Monday 1st November 2027

The Day

  1. Guests arrive & take their seats

    Tulip Lawn

  2. Ceremony

    Tulip Lawn

  3. Canapé hour: drinks & lawn games

    Gardens · 4:00 – 5:00 pm

  4. Reception begins

    The Ballroom: three-course dinner, speeches, cake & dancing

  5. Carriages

    Time to head home (or upstairs)

Where it's all happening

The Venue

The historic Milton Park homestead lit up at dusk, surrounded by gardens

Ardour Milton Park

200 Horderns Road, Bowral NSW 2576

A historic country estate set in landscaped gardens in the Southern Highlands. The ceremony will be held on the Tulip Lawn, followed by drinks in the gardens and dinner in the Ballroom.

  1. Tulip LawnCeremony
  2. GardensCanapés
  3. BallroomReception
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The Tulip Lawn: a wide, empty green lawn ringed by blossoming rhododendrons and trees

Ceremony · 3:00 pm

The Tulip Lawn

Where we'll say "I do", under the old trees and spring blossom.

An ivy-covered garden pavilion with arched windows glowing at dusk, beside a manicured lawn

Canapé hour · 4:00 – 5:00 pm

The Gardens

Canapés, drinks and lawn games in the gardens.

Getting there

Recommended

By car

Bowral is roughly 1.5 hours from Sydney CBD via the Hume Motorway (M31). Free on-site parking is available at Milton Park.

By train

The Southern Highlands line runs to Bowral station. It's a short taxi or rideshare from there to Milton Park. Rideshare in the Highlands can be thin, so book a local taxi in advance.

Getting home

[Shuttle bus from the venue to Bowral town centre at 11:00 pm? Confirm if arranging one.]

Please don't drink and drive. Plan your ride before the day.

Make a weekend of it

Where to Stay

We recommend staying the night (or two). It's a long drive back after a big night.

On site · guest rate

Ardour Milton Park

Stay where the party is, with no driving at the end of the night. We've arranged a guest rate for a one-night stay, 1st – 2nd November 2027 (check in on the wedding day, check out the morning after).

Promo code

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Book your room

The promo code and dates are already filled in.

Bowral town centre

Plenty of hotels, B&Bs and Airbnbs, about [5–10] minutes away.

Nearby towns

Mittagong, Moss Vale and Berrima all offer more options.

Tip: the Highlands books out fast in spring. Lock something in early.

Dress code

Formal

We'd love everyone to dress up with us.

Gentlemen

Dark suit and tie. Tuxedos welcome but not required.

Ladies

Floor-length or elegant midi dresses, or a smart formal jumpsuit.

Please avoid

White, ivory and cream (reserved for the bride), purple and lilac (reserved for the wedding party), and anything too casual: no jeans, sneakers or thongs.

A little inspiration

A guest in a one-shoulder berry-pink gown with a ruffled hem on a garden terrace
Two guests in a floral maxi dress and a magenta draped gown in a rose garden
A fitted dusty-blue satin floor-length gown
Two guests in full-length navy and teal formal gowns
A couple in a pleated red maxi dress and a light linen suit in a summer garden

Practical tips for the day

The ceremony is on grass

Block heels, wedges or heel protectors will save you from sinking into the lawn.

Bring a layer

Early November in the Southern Highlands is mild during the day, but evenings can get properly cool. A wrap, shawl or jacket is a must.

Sunglasses & sunscreen

For the outdoor ceremony and canapés.

Eat, drink & be married

Food & Drink

  • Canapés and drinks in the gardens straight after the ceremony
  • A three-course shared-style dinner
  • Beverage package throughout the evening
  • Wedding cake served with tea and coffee

Dietary requirements: please let us know any dietary requirements or allergies when you RSVP so the kitchen can look after you.

Kindly reply

RSVP

Please RSVP by 1 August 2027.

Your invitation will list the names we've reserved seats for. Please only RSVP for those named.

Will you be attending?
Staying overnight in Bowral? (helps us plan any shuttle)

Good to know

FAQs

Can I bring a plus-one?

We're keeping our celebration intimate, so we're unable to accommodate plus-ones. Only the guests named on your invitation are invited.

Are kids invited?

We love your little ones, but our wedding is an adults-only celebration. We hope this gives you a night off to relax and celebrate with us!

Will the ceremony be unplugged?

Yes. We have a photographer and videographer capturing everything, so we'd love you to put your phones away during the ceremony and just be present with us. Snap away afterwards!

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking is available on site at Milton Park.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive by 2:30 pm so we can begin the ceremony right at 3:00 pm.

Can I stay at the venue?

Yes! Book with promo code WED01NOV27 using the link in Where to Stay.

What if it rains?

The ceremony moves indoors to the Elms room. Everything else stays the same.

Gifts?

Your presence is truly the greatest gift. If you would like to give something, we'll have a wishing well at the reception.

Who do I contact with questions?

[Name + email/phone of a designated contact, ideally someone in the wedding party.]

For guests making a weekend of it

Things to Do in the Highlands

Bowral town centre

Cafés, boutiques and antique shops.

Berrima

A historic village a short drive away.

Highlands wineries

Cellar doors dotted around the region.

Fitzroy Falls

In Morton National Park, about 30 minutes away.

Bradman Museum

For the cricket fans.