The beautiful town of Stellenbosch, found along the famously
magnificent Cape Wine Route, is becoming an increasingly popular
destination for couples wishing to tie the knot. And while other famous
weddings around the world include Las Vegas, Italy’s Verona, Central
Park in New York and the exotic Bahamas islands, Stellenbosch is
undeniably the most famous wedding location in South Africa. Offering
astoundingly beautiful venues and set amid luscious vineyards, century
old homesteads, stone fronted churches and romantic
Stellenbosch accommodation, Stellenbosch is a truly beautiful place to get married.
Choosing the exact location of a wedding can be trickier however.
You’ll need to consider your own dreams, budget and desires but will
also have to think of your guests and convenience. Make sure you’ve
looked at every aspect of a venue before you choose to say your “I do”
there.
- Budget: before you can even go venue hunting it’s absolutely
essential that you know what your budget is. You might need to contact a
wedding planner for guided estimates and have a strict number in mind
- Location: do you want a venue in the middle of nowhere, in the
quaint town centre or on the outskirts of town? You’ll also need to
consider how far guests might have to travel to arrive at the venue and
travel home
- Transport: If you choose a venue that is a far drive, consider
ordering transport for your guests. Many venues take care of this and
even offer golf cart rides to assist those with disabilities to get
around at the venue
- Religion: if you’d like a religious ceremony you’ll need to ensure
that the venue has a chapel or the facilities to cater for it. Many
Stellenbosch accommodation and wine farms have their own small churches
on their estates or are conveniently situated near to them
- Facilities: Make sure that the venue has the facilities for the
exact wedding that you’d like. For instance, if you’d like it outside,
the need to have a luxury tent and if you’d like to have it inside,
they’ll need to have a room large enough to comfortably hold all of your
guests
- Accommodation: you might want to spend your wedding night in nearby or onsite luxury accommodation in Stellenbosch. You might also like to find out whether the venue has a room in which you can get ready on the morning of your wedding
- Children: most wine farms in Stellenbosch are open to children being
on the premises however you will need to double check with them first.
It’s also a good idea to take a look around and see if there might be a
playground to keep them occupied
- Photographs: As many couples choose to get married in Stellenbosch
due to its magnificent beauty, you shouldn’t have to worry about your
photographs. Ask the venue if they can recommend a photographer to you
or include one in their venue package
If you’re planning your big day in Stellenbosch, you can be sure to
have the wedding of your dreams. This stunningly beautiful location is a
romantic paradise, offering you the privacy, beauty and luxury that
you’ve been dreaming of for your nuptials. While you might have to
consider a few things before paying the deposit on a wedding venue,
you’ll undoubtedly quickly find the place that you’ve been dreaming of
and will be able to start planning a day you’ve been dreaming of.
Original Source: Villa Grande
