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Together with their families

request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of

Labonno&Manoj

at the

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Olinda · Victoria

RSVPKindly reply by 1 January 2027

Save the Date

20thofMarch2027

4 pm ceremony

Saturday

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden · Olinda

RSVP

Will you join us?

Kindly reply by 1 January 2027. One response per invitation is perfect.

Will you be attending?
Guests on this invitation

Our story

“Banya, you have transformed the rhythm of my life, and in that rhythm your music and mine are now blended into one.”

Rabindranath Tagore · Shesher Kobita
Watercolour of Manoj on one knee holding Labonno's hand under a fringed umbrella, with Lillie the white spitz beside them
Cloudehill · golden hour

Scroll to walk with us

2021 · Southbank

How we met

One motorcycle, one chance meeting.

The years between

Becoming us

Families met, Bali sparkled, and home got a little furrier.

2026 · Cloudehill, Olinda

The proposal

Golden hour, one knee, and she said yes.

Before the big day

Haldi

Turmeric, laughter, and four furry guests.

20th of March 2027

The celebration

With everyone we love.

Just married

Next stop, Japan

Thank you for being part of our story.

The day

Program

All timings are approximate. The rest is a surprise.

Guests arrive

Find your seat in the gardens as the music begins.

Ceremony

We say yes, surrounded by the people we love.

Golden hour treats

Something warm, something cool and a few delicious surprises while the light turns gold.

Reception

Make your way to Mist @ Olinda for our grand entrance.

Dinner

A feast from both our families' kitchens.

Cake & speeches

Something sweet, a few happy tears and words from the people we love.

Dancing

Bring your best moves.

Farewell

Send us off with love, and travel home safely down the mountain.

The venue

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

Formerly the National Rhododendron Garden

24 The Georgian Road, Olinda VIC 3788Open in Google Maps

Illustrated map of the garden showing the entrance gate, car park, lake, ceremony lawn and Mist @ Olinda Car park Entrance gate The lake Ceremony lawn · 4 pm Reception · Mist @ Olinda
An illustrated guide to the day, not to scale. Confirm the ceremony spot with Bharti.

Getting there

About an hour from the city

Allow extra time for the winding mountain roads. Parking at the garden is limited, with overflow parking at Olinda Recreation Reserve, about 300 m away. Confirm parking or shuttle plans.

Good to know

Mountain weather

  • Evenings in the Dandenongs get cool in March, so bring a shawl or jacket.
  • The garden is hilly, with lawn and gravel paths. Block heels or flats are your friend.

Attire

Come dressed to celebrate

We warmly encourage traditional or formal wear. Make it your chance to wear colour: rich jewel tones are perfect.

Illustration of seven guests in an emerald saree, a teal lehenga, a magenta sherwani, a deep green kurta, a plum gown, a navy suit and a dusty-blue suit
Emerald Teal Magenta Forest green Plum Navy Dusty blue

Traditional

  • Saree, lehenga, anarkali or salwar kameez
  • Sherwani, kurta or panjabi
  • Jewellery, bangles and sparkle all welcome

Formal

  • Suits, gowns and cocktail wear in rich colours
  • We kindly ask guests to avoid red, which is reserved for the bride, and haldi yellow or orange
  • The garden is hilly, so pack flats and a shawl for the evening

Wishing well

A brass urli bowl with floating roses and jasmine, bells and diyas

Your presence is our gift

Having you there is all we wish for. If you'd like to add a wish of your own, our wishing well will be at the reception.

Questions

Good to know

Can I bring a plus-one?

Only guests named on your invitation. If your invite says "and guest", please include their name in your RSVP.

Are children welcome?

Decide and write your answer here.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

We'd love an unplugged ceremony. Our photographer will capture everything, so please keep phones away until the reception.

What food will be served?

A feast of Bangladeshi and South Indian favourites, with a few surprises along the way. Let us know any dietary needs in your RSVP.

When do I need to RSVP by?

Please respond by 1 January 2027 so we can confirm numbers with our caterers.