Ell, Spookfontein – Wedding Cheer around the globe
Lindsay and Martyn were married on 2nd April 2015 at Ell on the Spookfontein Estate. This group of guests were a more mature crowd as most of their friends were awaiting their return home (London) to celebrate a second Wedding Reception. Lindsay, an ex South African brought Martyn to meet all her family and friends from her youth and celebrated this reunion with their marriage. Well travelled, we created a universal seating plan using countries they had frequented and had a large display of photo’s from around the globe so they could...
read moreWindsor Hotel – Art Exhibition
Jeandre Marinier held a very successful solo exhibition at the Windsor Hotel on 28th March 2015 in Hermanus to raise funds for the local community Artists. Jeandre, a South African, who wed a Frenchman and lived abroad, survived a brain tumor which was the turning point in her life and she decided to follow her passion in Art and create new oil painting techniques. After mastering oil and ink techniques, her exhibitions in France were a huge success and after 27 years in France, she decided to return to South Africa,Hermanus in...
read moreBeauty marries her Beau, Sumaridge Wedding Hermanus
The very beautiful Elise, a former Miss Holland, married her beau, Andre, on the lawns of Sumaridge Wine Estate in Country Chic Style. Andre, an ex South African works in the UK, and Elise travels between Holland and the UK with her career. She chose wicker picnic baskets filled with cured meats, selected cheeses, pickles and homemade breads and preserves. as their starter. These were placed on picnic blankets with scattered cushions, a few German trestle tables, and hay bales with cotton covers to create a Country look under a...
read morePilates Rocks
Yvette Fenton-Jones of the House of Pilates Hermanus hosted an outdoor Pilates Mat Class on 6th February to kick-start the New Year. This was followed by an early Friday afternoon ‘Bubbles and Bites’. The weather was perfect and everyone’s hard work was awarded with a delicious spread prepared by ‘The Boys’. Guests were treated to Awarding Local wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and roses adorned the Studio’s French Cottage ‘La Petite Maison’ culminating in a relaxed event, and...
read moreSumaridge – Jesse Clegg Sundowner Concert
On 16th December 2014 Sumaridge nestled in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley played host to a first, but definitely not last, Sundowner concert. Jesse Clegg entertained guests who had brought their picnic blankets, baskets filled with delectables and Sumaridge Award Winning Wines were on sale. The Wayfarer, Pinot Noir MCC proved to be a favourite! The Harbour Rock Seafood and Grill of Hermanus had their mobile Sushi Bar in full swing. There was a choice of food available as well as a Coffee truck which served warm delights. Even when the...
read moreBraemar 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 from the client was natural, yet stylish. Our indigenous proteas were used as simple decor, paired...
read moreEll 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 after the ceremony before the guests left for the reception at ELL on Spookfontein Estate. The...
read moreAmazing 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 photographs against the natural splendor of the building, the dam, willow trees and the valley as a...
read moreCinderella 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 architectural masterpiece is built on the Estate, and were they exchanged their vows. As our bride stepped...
read moreLaughing 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 was created by Leigh’s cakes and two smaller cakes were made as gifts to the mother of the...
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