Destinations to have and to hold...
July 25th, 2008
Whether you looking for exclusivity or an extravagant affair. You can have the perfect venue for your big day.
River's side with a bay view
Head on down to the Riverside Estates. It’s situated on five acres in the vibrant harbour village of Hout Bay. The buildings are set out in a lush garden of exquisite beauty. It makes for an ideal wedding venue.
Hout Bay village is only 25 minutes from the Waterfront and Cape Town’s city centre. You’ll also have the convenience of nearby golf courses, wine estates and the beaches of the Atlantic coastline.
Your friends and family will have a blast with three swimming pools. There’s also a quiet stream running through the estate. This is an ideal spot for a photoshoot or for escaping the guests for a while. Or just to bask in the Riverside’s natural beauty.
The cottages and rooms focus on comfort and tranquility. You’ll have private balconies and patios offering beautiful views. Sounds like a great place for new memories.
You and your soon-to-be-married partner can choose between a few options. You can opt for a ceremony in the garden gazebo. Your reception can be held in the conference centre. It accommodates 190 guests so everyone dear can share in your special moments. If you want an outdoor reception option, you can choose a beautifully tented garden.
Riverside estates offer first class restaurants for your wining and dining. For a little adventure you can hit a hiking trail or go yachting.
Tel: 021 790 7475
Email: reservations@riversideestates.co.za
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Ease the burden of wedding travel with these packages
Have an intimate affair in the Garden Route.
If an intimate reception’s more your thing then try Zest Restaurant. It’s situated in Pledge Square, Knysna.
Husband and wife team Russell and Deidre Kuhn have shared their culinary delights with guests for 15
years. The restaurant seats your 60 guests.
You can entertain with dishes like the recommended Bronzed Seafood Creole, Thai Fish Curry and Artichoke Hearts. How does Moroccan Chicken, pan roasted mussels, Asian chicken salad and goats’ cheese pizza sound? I’m thinking tantalizing!
Plus there’s plenty of secure parking for your wedding entourage.
Tel: 044 382 0456
Email: Russell@zest-knysna.co.za
Have a winter wedding in the place of gold.
Escape the bustle of your Jozi city life with this wedding venue. Valverde is situated in the Muldersdrift area. It’s between Johannesburg and Pretoria and overlooks the scenic Elandsdrift Valley.
You’re offered two equally breathtaking venues. Each has its own chapel, separate entrance gate and secured parking area.
For an indoor reception, dine your guests like royalty in the King’s Hall. It accommodates your 120 guests and the fireplace will help fend off the winter chills.
Both an indoor and outdoor seating venue, the Olive Lapa accommodates 200 guests. It’s decorated with fairy lights, a thatched roof and wrought iron lanterns.
Valverde offers food tasting evenings. Here you can sample various dishes with breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet menus. A spitbraai and plated gala dinner is also on offer.
You’ll be accommodated in luxury accommodation with a Spanish flair. Spending your wedding night in the lavish bridal suite is also an option. It’s a huge, with a king-size bed!
Tel: 011 301 5525
Email: pamina@valverde.co.za
You and your significant other will never be bored with these activities. Oaktree Equestrian Centre offers horse safaris from two hours to overnight tours.
Tel: 011 956 6010
Cell: 083 460 6102
Float away with Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris. Experience the 720 degree wrap around panorama of the Magalies River Valley. It boasts some of the best ballooning weather in the world.
Tel: 011 705 3201
Email: dirtyboots@balloon.co.za
Whether you decide to wed in extravagance or intimately, you’re sure to have good memories.
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