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Zilvermijnbosch Estate Venue ~ Own your look

Posted by on August 21, 2017 in Gallery, Something interesting | 0 comments

Zilvermijnbosch Estate Venue ~ Own your look

 Welcome to Zilvermijnbosch.. only 10km’s out of Hermanus… Own your look at the Rustic meets Opulent venue ~see details below photo’s…       Welcome to  Zilvermijnbosch,  step into a world of eclectic contemporary allure. Pure luxury embraces you as you glide across the beautiful checkered marble floor aglow with antique chandeliers.   As a venue for your celebration; whether a wedding, special occasion or corporate event, this ‘Opulent meets Rustic’ homestead, has now been spectacularly restored, respecting it’s...

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Chefs@School ~ Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on June 4, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Chefs@School ~ Hermanus Wedding

Tess, our local Honey (shop) and Kobie were married at Ertjiesvlei, the first chapel to be built in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.  It was an intimate wedding with their respective Families and closest friends.  After celebratory drinks their guests were ushered to the Class Room Venue for their reception. They were greeted with a Harvest Table of Homemade pate’s and preserves, crusty breads and local cheeses and served Homemade Lemonade, Bubbly and Beers to ease the heat of the day. The decor was light and airy, simple wooden boxes filled...

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Serbian Sentiments ~ Hermanus Wedding ~ Sumaridge

Posted by on June 1, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Serbian Sentiments ~ Hermanus Wedding ~ Sumaridge

  Anja, originally from Serbia, and Malcolm, shared their nuptials on a perfect Summer’s day at Sumaridge Wine Estate.  They both reside in Gauteng, but Malcolm’s parents live in Hermanus and the couple share lovely memories from Hermanus too.  What a magical place to start your journey together as Husband and Wife.  All the guests wore a sprig of rosemary tied with ribbon representing the Serbian Flag as a boutonniere, both men and women alike as part of their tradition.  Malcolm’s mother made a traditional brandied...

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Neighbour Newbies ~ Hermanus Wedding Spookfontein

Posted by on June 1, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Neighbour Newbies ~ Hermanus Wedding Spookfontein

  New to the area, Martin and Belicia decided to settle in Hermanus and start their life as Husband and Wife here.  It was not their initial plan when they decided to get married in Hermanus as it has been a family Holiday destination since Martin was a wee one.  In fact, he even booked their Honeymoon at a Guest House, only a few blocks away from where they decided to settle. Martin’s mother, his personal trainer both from the Gauteng area were responsible for the decor as this is his mother’s passion.  The cake was made by...

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Sunflowers, Song, Smiles and Sunshine ~ Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 15, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Sunflowers, Song, Smiles and Sunshine ~ Hermanus Wedding

    The stunning Louise, a well know Cape Town based musician married Dean, an advertising Guru celebrated their Country Wedding at Blue Gum Country Estate. The wedding of 140 guests was an endless occasion of laughter and love and a closeness you normally only see in smaller weddings. The ceremony was held on the lawns of the Estate, followed by craft beer, Morena Bubbles and Waterford wines.  Dean had to Sabre the Champagne to open the festivities, and for his first attempt, he did very well!  Canapes were served on the deck to the...

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Transparent Love ~ Die Woud, Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 14, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Transparent Love ~ Die Woud, Hermanus Wedding

                           On a Perfect Summer’s day in February, the Beautiful Sarah and Strapping Pieter were married in the open air chapel at Die Woud, Caledon, a small Town close to Hermanus.  After the ceremony guests through the forest to the reception area where a Harvest table with Cocktails and Bubbly  were served on the lawned area under the trees adjacent to the venue. A Boerewors station was also added for those big eaters, Pieter being a Rugby Lad!  Although the couple currently reside in Australia where they are both...

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Foreign Fare ~ Stanford Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 11, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Foreign Fare ~ Stanford Hermanus Wedding

           Anne and Immo tied the knot in Germany to avoid the legalities here, but they shared their nuptials at Blue Gum Country Estate in the presence of their family and closest friends, an intimate affair.  I only met the couple on their wedding day, everything was done via e-mail, so they literally just arrived and all was taken care of. The Ceremony was traditional and ended with them cutting a heart out of a piece of linen and walking through it, symbolic of them working together in strengthening their love for each other in...

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Proteas and Promises ~ Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 5, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Proteas and Promises ~ Hermanus Wedding

              Kezi and Devin who reside in New York, renewed their nuptials at their Hermanus Wedding ~  Nidderdale Farm on New Year’s eve… and into New Years Day.. in fact, we saw the Sun rise on the 1st of January 2017.  The outdoor wedding ceremony was held under the large oak trees followed by a Harvest Table and drinks on the sprawling lawns leading down to the dam.  The reception followed under Bedouin tent on the grassed platform at the further end of the celebration area.   A multi-led screen formed the backdrop to the DJ...

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Simply Stylish ~ Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 4, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Simply Stylish ~ Hermanus Wedding

  Carla and Pierre were married in the Courtyard of the Abalone Guest House on an Idyllic Summer’s Day.  The entire courtyard was covered by bedouin tent and the 110 guests were all comfortably seated out of the harsh African sun.  After the ceremony floating canapes and champagne were served on the pool deck while the couple went off for photo’s. With so much beauty around, they did not have to travel far.  The Reception was held on the front deck of the Guest House, also covered by a bedouin tent but still allowing for...

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Country Love ~ Beaumont near Hermanus Wedding

Posted by on May 2, 2017 in Gallery, Real weddings | 0 comments

Country Love ~ Beaumont near Hermanus Wedding

          Whitney and Jaun were married under the Blue Gums on the picturesque farm of Beaumont, home to the Beaumont family and their award winning wines.  Their casual and fun loving personalities were reflected in their decor, food choice and flow of the day.  The Bridesmaids did the flowers for her as a gesture, over a few bottles of bubbly.   After the ceremony, a surprise performance by Blacksmith was arranged for Whitney, a fan of the band. The area in front of the old Mill was set out in picnic style with blankets, cushions and...

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