Planning your winelands wedding
Congratulations! Either you are engaged to be married or perhaps your daughter or son has decided to tie the knot, which is probably why you have clicked through to these pages in search of a little inspiration. Alternately, you’re dreaming away of when you finally stumble across Mr or Ms Right, and, seriously, where else would you want to proclaim “I do!” but in the exceptionally romantic surrounds of the Cape winelands?
Couples from all over the world are flocking to Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and the Overberg (and beyond!) to take advantage of the unmatchable combination of great scenery, attractive and geared-up venues catering for parties big and small, and creative professionals offering world-class services from wedding coordination to catering and floral design. And did we mention the wine…?
WINE magazine has teamed up with Cape Town based wedding management company Wedding Concepts to help you find that special spot just perfect for you.
There’s no shortage of scenic wine estates, rustic barns, gourmet restaurants or 5 Star hotels in the winelands, which is why we have selected a comprehensive 50 venues to help narrow your choice.
Among these are venues to suit different budgets as well as different tastes. Some couples will have nothing less than an extravagant “fairytale” affair with no expense spared for their long-awaited wedding day, while others prefer something a little quirkier and individual. And then there’s size. We’ve looked at venues catering to couples with enormous extended families and networks of friends, as well as those offering more intimate weddings.
We have enlisted professional help to bring you expert advice, from budget to stationery ideas to creating a wonderful ambience with lighting and décor elements. There’s advice about catering trends as well as top tips for choosing wines for your special day.
