Ibiza at Harbour Rock ~ Hermanus Wedding
Hermanus Wedding at Harbour Rock ~ Tessa and Mike were married at the Harbour Rock Restaurant on 2nd January 2016. It was an intimate affair of mostly family and their closest friends, a long luncheon filled with love and laughter. The guests all wore white and shades of light blue, a perfect ensemble for a Hot Summer’s Day. Italian Prosecco was served to guests on arrival followed by a flow of delectable cuisine, accompanied by wines from our magical Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The bride looked the part, dark tan, blonde hair...
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Hermanus Wedding ~ The Stunning Blue Eyed Magdelena, a beauty from Poland, now resident and working in Hermanus married her Afrikaner Love…at Gabrielskloof on 17 October on a wind free, clear skied, perfect day. The Bride and her Retinue were picture perfect, accompanied by our South African strong armed lads. They exchanged vows in the Chapel on site followed by the Polish traditional ceremony. Guests played lawn games while the couple had their photo’s taken on the tranquil surrounds of the Garielskloof Estate....
read moreEll – Pretty in Pastel – Hermanus Wedding
The Sweet Sandra, with her dramatic eyes and slender form married her athletic beau, Craig, on the slopes of the mountain at the Ethical ELL Restaurant on the Spookfontein Estate. They chose to get married at Dusk instead of the traditional afternoon ceremony. The weather played along and they were celebrated a wind free, outdoor ceremony on the steps and fountain area at the entrance to the venue. Country cushions were scattered, and apple baskets filled with flowers greeted her guests. The printed programme was coupled with...
read moreSumaridge and Harbour Rock – Spring Romance
Before the professional photographs are edited, I thought I would share a sneak peak of this lovely wedding. The enchanting Lindsay married her soulmate, Rodger, aka Harry, at the picturesque Sumaridge Wine Estate on Saturday 12th September alongside their majestic stone cellar. The threatening weather held back and guests were treated to a beautiful view over the dam which stretches all the way to the coastline. Most of the guests were visitors to Hermanus, so they were in awe at the Natural Splendour the Hemel-en-Aarde valley has to...
read moreWoman’s Day Celebration
We were privileged to arrange a High Tea for members of the local community to celebrate Woman’s Day with those deserving of a treat. There were dancers to entertain, motivational speaking to evoke thought, and a savoury and sweet luncheon to top the festivities. The ladies dressed in their Sunday ware, hats and all! It was an emotional day for most. Special gift bags were handed out to all as a special token of appreciation for the role of the woman in today’s society. This will definitely be an annual...
read moreSpookfontein ~ Corporate underCover
Spookfontein was host to a group of VIP guests on Saturday evening, being their main group dinner. The company was offered an array of options to celebrate these few days together, inlcuding Mauritius, but Hermanus won the vote! They enjoyed various activities over the 3 days they were here, savored our wines, enjoyed our restaurants, and left as potential ‘newbies’ to Hermanus. Our brief was simple, make our clients feel like VIP’s, but make them feel at home! We had to sign confidentiality agreements of...
read moreEll Wedding Hermanus ~ Elegant flair
Daan and Elsbeth were married at ELL in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley on Saturday, 25 July 2015, on a crisp winter’s evening. Both in their senior years, they wanted a venue that appealed to their sense of elegance combined with their love for good food. Wayfarer, Sumaridge’s renowned Pinor Noir MCC was served to the guests to congratulate the couples union. The menu included free range lamb shanks with a red wine jus, which was the perfect choice for the chilly eve. Two cheeseboards with berry and peach cambrini’s were...
read moreEll Wedding – Sunshine and Roses
Yellow, corresponding with earth, is considered the most beautiful and prestigious color. The Chinese saying, Yellow generates Yin and Yang, implies that yellow is the center of everything. Yellow also represents freedom from worldly cares and Yellow is also symbolic of heroism. Most importantly, to the newlyweds, it has a sentimental meaning. Phillip, a Dog Behaviourist, and Marlene celebrated their Hermanus Wedding at ELL on the Spookfontein Estate in the cold month of July. Fortunately, they were blessed with a beautiful warm...
read moreWedding at Moggs – East meets West
Vicky and Calvin pre-celebrated their Hermanus Wedding over four functions. The first was on Friday night at ELL on Spookfontein where they had a casual evening of pizza’s and good wine. On Saturday night, we arranged a bedouin tent adjoining their holiday home at De Werf, filled with an eclectic mix of furnture from hay bales to cocktail tables. Entertainment was provided by Manouche, a gypsy style band from Cape Town. Sushi, provided by the Harbour Rock, was served with fresh oysters as guests arrived. This was later...
read moreErtjiesvlei, Wedding Chapel Hermanus and Casual Venue
Built in 1926, the first chapel in the Hemel en Aarde Valley was built, named after the founder, KJV van Zyl. It was the Sunday School for some of our farmers who today, are still active in the Valley. Today, better known as the Ertjiesvlei hall hosting the annual Ertjiesvlei bazaar it is now available for hire to the public as a chapel for Weddings, Christenings, Funerals or any small personal services. In addition to the intimate chapel which seats about 80 guests, there is a large undercover braai area with 2 built in braais as...
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