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...

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...

     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...

  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...

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...

  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...