Things you might be wondering

Please reply by Thursday 31 December 2026 using the RSVP page. It only takes a minute, and it's how we get the numbers right for the bus, the caterer and the hotel.

Men: jacket on, tie off. Suit pants or chinos, relaxed fit.

Women: formal, and colour is very much encouraged. Wear something you love — there's no need to stick to neutrals.

The ceremony is outdoors on the cliff above the falls, and the reception follows on the property. Late March out here can be warm in the afternoon and properly cool once the sun goes down at about 7 pm — bring a layer for later, and go easy on very thin heels for the grass.

Yes — the whole weekend is child-friendly, including the reception. One practical note: the bus between the Club Hotel and Ben's Falls has no child seats, so families with little ones may prefer to drive the 10 km themselves.

Your invitation will say who it covers. If you'd like to bring someone who isn't named, please reach out to Ellen or Jono directly and have a chat with us first — it's completely fine to ask. Ben's Falls is a small venue and this is deliberately a small wedding, so we're working within the numbers and need to take it case by case rather than saying yes or no across the board. A message to either of us, or a line in the notes on your RSVP, is all it takes.

Honestly, having you make the trip to Emmaville is the gift — there's no obligation at all. If you'd like to get us something anyway, that's entirely optional and very kind — we've put a few ideas on the registry page, where you can claim a gift outright or chip in toward one.

A bus leaves the Club Hotel at quarter past three in the afternoon and takes everyone out to Ben's Falls (about 15 minutes). There is one return bus after the reception, around 11 pm, bringing everyone back to the Club Hotel. If you're staying somewhere other than the Club Hotel, or want your own car for kids' seats, you can drive: it's about 10 km down the Glen Innes Road and along Morgans Road. See the schedule.

Yes, there's plenty of room to park on the property. If you drive, please go steady on Morgans Road and keep an eye out for wildlife on the way home after dark. Nobody should be driving if they've been enjoying the bar — that's what the bus is for.

We'd love you to keep your phone in your pocket during the ceremony itself — just for those twenty minutes, so everyone can be there with us rather than watching through a screen. We'll have a photographer capturing it all, and we'll share the photos with everyone afterwards, so you won't miss a thing. Once the ceremony is done, snap away for the rest of the day and night — and please send us your favourites.

Yes, the ceremony is outdoors on the cliff above the falls. March averages a handful of rainy days, so there's a chance. If the weather turns, we'll move under cover on the property — we'll let you know on the day.

Yes — there's reception at the venue, though it's a river valley so it can be patchy and Telstra fares best. Don't count on much signal on the road between Glen Innes and Emmaville. Download offline maps before you set out.

Please don't call us — we'll be a bit busy. A few of our family and friends will be on hand all weekend and know the plan, and we'll share their names and numbers with you in your RSVP confirmation email so you have them to hand on the day.

• Clothes for a warm afternoon and a cold night — layers
• Swimmers and a towel for Sunday at the river
• Sturdy shoes or boots for the property, and clothes you don't mind getting dusty or wet
• Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Any medication — the nearest pharmacy is in Glen Innes, an hour away
• Some cash — most places take card, but not all, and there's no ATM in town
• Phone charger and a power bank
• Parents: your own child seats (the bus has none)

Friday is arrival day — check in at the Club Hotel and join us for a relaxed dinner at the pub. Sunday starts with a BBQ breakfast at Ben's Falls (with vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options), then fishing, walks and a swim in the river, and in the afternoon we're heading out to Ellen's aunt and uncle's farm at Deepwater. Come to all of it, some of it, or head off when it suits — no pressure.

The Severn has deep pools and rock outcrops on the property and we're planning a swim on the Sunday. As with any river, take care, watch the kids, and we'll point out the good spots. Confirming with venue

Glen Innes (Woolworths and Coles) coming from the south, or Stanthorpe/Tenterfield from the north. Emmaville has a general store for basics but no supermarket, ATM or pharmacy. Full details on the Travel page.

There's a field for exactly this on the RSVP form. Please list any allergies as well as preferences, and we'll pass everything on to the caterers.