At Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, we’ve always believed in the beauty of meaningful connections—whether it’s with our guests, our community, or the little details that make our space extraordinary. One such connection is with the wonderful team at Weltevrede Flower Farm, whose seasonal blooms bring life and elegance to our historic home. Their story is one of passion, perseverance, and partnership, and we’re thrilled to share it with you.
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
Where Flowers and History Meet: Weltevrede Flower Farm and Schoone Oordt
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A joyful family celebration: Jack & Cat Tie the Knot at Schoone Oordt
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“Our destination wedding at Schoone Oordt was everything we dreamed of and more. The combination of the stunning location, intimate atmosphere, and impeccable service made it a truly unforgettable experience." Jack & Cat
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