Kelly & Yasas are getting married in Sri Lanka!

Our wedding planning is in full swing and we’ll be sharing more updates soon. In the meantime, read our story and book your room on-site during the wedding (special rates!).

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Wednesday, 17th February 2027

Heritance Kandalama
Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Our wedding in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle

With Kelly’s family and friends based in Europe and most of Yasas’ in New Zealand and Australia, we wanted a wedding destination roughly in between but also somewhere meaningful that bridged our worlds. Sri Lanka stood out naturally: it’s where Yasas was born and raised, and its landscapes and culture made it an ideal spot for everyone to come together.

Our venue, Heritance Kandalama, has a unique setting perched atop a lakeside hill set within 211 acres of protected forest in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.

Don’t know where to stay during our wedding?

Heritance Hotels have extended a special discounted accommodation rate for our guests. Find out more by clicking the link below.

We understand that is not possible for everyone so we have also listed some alternative options nearby.

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Our story so far

From a chance house-share in London to a lifetime together. Now, we’re looking forward to celebrating with you at Heritance Kandalama. Discover the chapters that brought us here.

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Frequently asked questions

Some initial FAQs are shown below. We will be adding more soon but if you have any other questions, feel free to send Kelly or Yasas a message using the form opposite or on WhatsApp.

Our wedding will take place on 17 February 2027 at Heritance Kandalama in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. All timings and locations for the events will be shared shortly.

Heritance Kandalama is near Dambulla, in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. You can reach it by private driver, taxi, or transfer from Colombo.

For the wedding, dress is formal: suits or equivalent, long dresses, or elegant outfits. We kindly ask that you avoid solid white or ivory so the bride stands out. Otherwise, feel free to express your personal style and wear colours that make you feel comfortable and confident.

For those that would like to, Sri Lankan traditional outfits and sarees are very welcome. If you’re unsure what to wear or how to source something, feel free to reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Yes, we want to ensure that all our guests have a great dining experience. We’ll be offering vegan and gluten-free food options. Please indicate your dietary preferences in your RSVP, and we’ll make sure you’re catered to accordingly.

We love the idea of you sharing the day with someone special! Single guests are welcome to bring a plus-one of your choice, whether a friend, cousin, sister, or anyone else (just let us know their name in the RSVP). If you’re in a relationship, we’ve already included your partner on the invitation.

Absolutely! We want the whole family to be a part of our special day, from the littlest ones to the oldest.

We encourage those who are able to do so stay onsite at Heritance Kandalama during the wedding. The hotel is offering a special discounted accommodation rate for our guests. You can find our more information here.

If you are unable to stay at the venue, we suggest choosing accommodation within 30 minute drive from Heritance Kandalama.

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Our engagement day

Yasas surprised Kelly during a picnic to Hampstead Heath by proposing on 3 May 2025.

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