Jaunita and Stephan celebrated their Hermanus Wedding at Uijlenes on 20th September.  this is just the other side of Gansbaai, Shark Cage Diving hotspot.  They chose a venue that could accommodate all their guests, so driving was not an issue.  The formal photographs have not yet been released by the photographer, so we will update at a later stage, but thought you’d enjoy a preview of this unusual wedding so here are a few of my...

The dearest owners of Sumaridge Wine Estate, Holly and Simon, celebrated their Wedding Blessing (Renewal of Vows) amidst their Family, Friends and Neighbours of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.  Many guests flew in from abroad where this couple swallow between Hermanus and Home away. Winter is a very difficult time to plan an Outdoor Celebration.  We were prepared for the worst, but dealt a pleasant surprise.  The afternoon weather was superb,  the...

    This lovely young couple chose Sumaridge’s ‘castle’ to exchange their vows and Celebrate their Wedding Day in Hermanus.  Their small party of 15 were seated upstairs overlooking the beautiful vistas of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley.  We had experienced terrible weather prior to this day, and expected the worst, but alas, the day was perfect, the skies were clear, the breeze calm and the sun most welcome. After the ceremony they...

  It’s not everyday we are blessed with a request to prepare a High Tea for a ‘young’ lady’s 90th Birthday!  The Windsor Hotel in Hermanus was kind enough to allow us to use their dining hall to celebrate this special occasion.  The weather was perfect, clear skies against the lapping waves, and the whales were breaching within view of the venue. As most of the family were travelling though from Cape Town, we ensured there was plenty to...

     Mike and Nats decided to join hands in matrimony in the small village of Kleinbaai, 30 minutes from Hermanus,just outside of Gansbaai. (Shark Diving Capital!) Although they are both Globe Trotters due to their interesting work schedules, they had a connection to this little village which has a special significance to them.  Mike originally from Cape Town, and Nats, born in Wales, communicated with me via e-mail and we met only a few...