What is the dress code?
We're serious, wear what makes you happy.
What are the proceedings?
3:30
Arrival
This is when you get to the venue.
4:00
Ceremony
This is when we get married under the watchful eyes of god and the law.
5:00
Photos
This is when you snack, chat and mingle while while we get photos done.
6:00
Dinner
This is when we will feed you.
7:00
Speeches
This is when people will say nice stuff about us (hopefully).
8:00
Dancing
This is when we all have fun cutting a rug together.
11:00
Departure
This is when you have to go home, but you can leave earlier if you want to!
Travel and accommodation
Welcome to Thornbury is easy to access by Train (Croxton Station - 25 minutes) or Tram No. 86 (from the CBD - 40 minutes).
For our very important guests (that’s all of you!), we've organised a 10% discount at the Novotel Preston should you wish to stay near the venue.
The Novotel Preston is conveniently located just a 30-minute walk, a 12-minute public transport ride, or 8 minutes by taxi/uber to and from Welcome to Thornbury.
To secure your discount, simply reach out to the reservations team at Novotel Preston by emailing HB3K5@accor.com or calling (03) 9485 1000 and mention that you're attending the wedding of Jacqueline Howard and Olivier Wynyard Gonfond.
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If you're traveling from further afield, you may want to consider flight and accommodation packages with Qantas and Jetstar.
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Other hotel and flight chains are available...
Presents?
We appreciate that some people would like to bring us things to celebrate! We do not have a registry, and there is no expectation that you bring a gift.
If you would really like to share something with us, there will be a wishing well on the evening.