Braemar House – Gracious Hosts

Braemar House – Gracious Hosts

    The Gracious Olive Hamilton-Russell and her Dashing husband, Anthony, hosted an evening of fine dining (prepared by Olive herself), and the best of Wines produced by the Hamilton-Russell vineyard.  Although a corporate event, they opened up their Manor home on the Estate just outside of Hermanus to welcome their guests to our little piece of heaven. The photograph of the view from the Room’s window, says it all. The brief...

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Ell Spookfontein – Sweet Serenity

Ell Spookfontein – Sweet Serenity

  Zane and Lucy tied the knot on 29th November 2014.  The ceremony was held at High Season Stud Farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley close to Hermanus,  where the majority of their guests stayed for the weekend in their luxurious cottages.  The rolling pastures provided a jaw-dropping backdrop for their ceremony.  Guests had parasols to protect them from the blistering heat of the summer’s day.  Canapes and drinks were served directly...

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Amazing Grace – Hermanus Wedding at Sumaridge

Amazing Grace – Hermanus Wedding at Sumaridge

Despite a howling South Easter, Alex and Ohna celebrated their Hermanus Wedding on the natural grass platform at Sumaridge with unsurpassed views of the magical valley.  The ceremony was held on the lawns adjoining the majestic stone building, elevated above the dam and reception area.  Guests who traveled from Holland and afar, were served the renowned Wayfarer champagne with floating canapes after the ceremony and all were roped into...

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Cinderella Weds her Prince – Hermanus Wedding at ELL

Cinderella Weds her Prince – Hermanus Wedding at ELL

  Our own Cinderella, Natalie, walked down the aisle in her size 3 slippers,  to marry her Prince, Shaun,  against the majestic backdrop of the panoramic beauty of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Not even the 65km knot South Easterly Gusts were able to deter the magnetism between these two ‘lovebirds’.   They chose Ell Ethical Eatery, housed on the Spookfontein Estate as their Wedding Venue in Hermanus.  The building, an...

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Laughing Waters, African Sky

Laughing Waters, African Sky

     Do these colours not make you want to smile?  Angel and Nkosinathi were Wed on Sunday, 19th October on the the deck adjoining the flowing infinity pools at Laughing Waters, Arabella Hotel with the lovely waterfall as their backdrop.  The guest list of 120 traveled from afar to share in this auspicious occasion, and were in awe at the beauty of the surrounds, both blessed with aqua blue skies and glorious sunshine.   The beautiful cake...

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