We'd love you to join us for a long dinner, a very long dance, and two important promises.
Francesca
&
Nigel
The Date
Saturday, 5 December 2026
The Setting
Buckland Estate · Northam, WA
Arrival
Four in the afternoon
Chapter I
The particulars, in brief.
i.
The Date
Sat 05
Dec 2026
Dec 2026
Australian summer. Long evenings.
ii.
The Ceremony
4:30 pm
sharp
sharp
Please arrive from 4pm. The bride will not be late.
iii.
The Place
Buckland Estate
Northam, WA
Northam, WA
Heritage Homestead, 1836. Ninety minutes from Perth, a world away.
iv.
The Dress Code
Formal
Black tie welcome but not required. Ladies — consider there will be grass underfoot.
The slow, lovely wait —
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Days
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Hours
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Minutes
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Seconds
until we make our promises ✦
Chapter II
A very old house, in the middle of nowhere.
Buckland Estate · Established 1836
986 Irishtown Road, Buckland WA
Ninety kilometres east of Perth, tucked into the Avon Valley between Northam and Toodyay, sits a Victorian Georgian homestead that has hosted weddings, retreats, and the occasional national dignitary since before Western Australia was even a state.
There is a lake. There is a barn. There are rolling paddocks, horses, twenty glamping tents, and a 175-year-old stone granary. We'll be getting married somewhere between all of it.
“You don't need to go home. And honestly — we'd prefer if you didn't.”
The Address986 Irishtown Road, Buckland WA
Chapter III
An afternoon, into morning.
4:00
Arrival
Front lawn. Cold drinks, warmer welcomes. Pick a seat — either side.
Homestead Lawn
4:30
We get married
As witnesses, you will witness the main event. Tissues recommended.
Homestead Lawn
5:15
Photos & canapés
Photos with each guest group followed by small delicious things on the lawn.
French Courtyard
6:30
Dinner, family-style
Proper Italian portions. Long tables. Great speeches.
The Barn
8:30
Dancing commences
Shoes are optional. Requests are welcome. Nigel will be the one with no rhythm but full commitment.
The Barn
Late
Goodnight
Glamping tents, homestead rooms, or a short drive to Northam. Details sent with your RSVP.
Wherever You Land
Sun 9–10:30
Coffee & pastries
Sunday morning soft landing (bring swimmers for pool). Drop in, drift out, drive home!
Outside The Barn