We thought we’d take a moment during our quieter winter period to show some gratitude to our suppliers, the people that create the beautiful produce that we serve with pride. We very seriously support local. It’s very close to our heart. It’s a way of paying our guests’ generosity forward and helping to sustain our local country community. This month, we focus on The Earth Centre Swellendam, our corner ethically-sourced veggie, fruit,...
Cuan & Chandre’s Country Wedding
Posted on Mon March 1, 2021.
The 9th February passed us by fairly recently and being the month of love, after all, made me nostalgic for Cuan & Chandre’s gorgeous Swellendam country wedding. It was literally 2 years in the making and happened 2 years ago! It has taken so long to post because, well, it was busy during that time and then it was 2020… But now is as good a time as any to celebrate love, laughter, connection, happy gatherings of people… and no masks!
A Hollywood, Gatsby, Speakeasy-style Garden Party…
As you can imagine, chatting with a couple for 2 years about one of their most important days, builds a solid friendship. Cuan & Chandre became exactly that. They were so easy and relaxed to work with and we had a ball planning each detail. Chandre wanted a Hollywood, Gatsby, Speakeasy, 20’s flapper-style outdoor garden party and our property was the perfect fit!
Thank you to 4EveryEvent for the gorgeous decor!
Their country wedding weekend kicked off with a braai on the banks of the Breede River at the Bontebok Park on the Friday evening. The ceremony and reception on Saturday and finishing off with a long family table breakfast on Sunday morning. On Saturday, there were games and snacks and drinks and then the ceremony and then a more sophisticated sit-down dinner (and drinks) and dancing and best of all a ‘dessert station’ (and drinks!) Who doesn’t love a dessert station? With macarons, profiteroles, lemon tarts, homemade chilli fudge, homemade marshmallows, milk tarts…. sigh. With the evening ending off with a whiskey bar and cheese & biscuits. The weekend was full and rich and happy. We loved it.
What the bride had to say…
We asked Chandre if she’d like to add a few words about their beautiful day and she had this to say…
‘The more I look at the piccies, the more I am blown away by how amazing the day was. Sometimes memories really do not do the moment justice! I am so grateful to you and your lovely staff for making our wedding day better than I could ever have imagined! (even when I was overthinking things, the outcome far exceeded my expectations).’
Perfect for small, intimate celebrations…
We only have the capacity to host one or two weddings a year, so they become very personal and precious to us. We love the beautiful energy they bring to our grand old dame and we are perfectly suited for small, intimate celebrations (especially now!). Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to create your own spectacular Swellendam country wedding!
The Team…
Big shoutout to the team that made the day a resounding success… 4Every Event for the decor, lights & furniture, Saskia van Leeuwen for the flowers, Kobus Tollig for the amazing photographs… we battled to choose!
Further Reading
The Earth Centre Swellendam
Tue July 18, 2023
Read This Article
Traveller’s Choice 2022
Mon September 12, 2022
Read This Article
We are beyond grateful for everyone’s support. Thank you! We had a good summer season and a not so bad winter season after all. Obviously not the same as usual, but enough to keep us going. A HUGE thank you for that. So grateful for our truly wonderful team who knuckle down, work exceptionally hard and pull through with huge smiles and warm supportive hearts. Speaking of fantastic staff… Look at what...
GourmetGetaways - Thank you
Tue October 19, 2021
Read This Article
I’m sure that you’re all tired of hearing about the GourmetGetaways, but this is a quick thank you to all that joined us. Thank you for your appreciation, your enthusiasm and your support! They were a roaring success and truly assisted us in making it through these very quiet winter months.
Share This Post