“Sara and Rob, a young and down to earth couple from Cape Town fell in love with the Franschhoek winelands and once they had found their perfect venue, there was no going back!”
Sara and Rob, a young and down to earth couple from Cape Town fell in love with the Franschhoek winelands and once they had found their perfect venue, there was no going back! Modern yet understated elegance is what Sara is all about and this reflected strongly in the minimalistic yet exceptionally striking décor. Floral arrangements where kept to one kind of flower per vase and only two shades of colours were used: white and coral. This was contrasted beautifully against silver and grey striped tablecloths; contemporary white bikini chairs paired with personalised napkins printed with the menu in a silver font. The brilliant chef Darren Roberts provided the guests with what can only be described as a journey through incredible local flavours characterised by his philosophy of innovation through passion and simplicity. The wedding cake was just as delicious and uncomplicated – a tower of Daniela’s macaroons in grades of coral tones, presented in clear acetate boxes to allow the brilliant colour to be visible and add to the packaging. The groom’s speech, brilliantly delivered entirely as a limerick, had the guests in stitches and Sara’s stylish birdcage fascinator exuded her sense of style and grace. Contemporary yet simple lighting in the form of cylindrical lampshades and individual naked bulbs suspended above the dinner tables was dimmed as the first dance began. Guests enjoyed the rest of the celebration devouring the variety of canapé style desserts that floated around and proceeded to dance to the early hours of morning.
Where and When:Franschhoek Winelands, March 2011
The Look:Modern and minimalistic with stunning hues of grey versus coral
Guest List: 89 local family and friends
Photographer:Jules Morgan
Take our word:Take the setting and your chosen venue into account and be sure to work with what is already there. Most venues in the Cape Winelands are so exquisite and picturesque that you can let the nature and architecture speak for itself. Highlight these two elements with accents of your chosen colour scheme for the day.
Coordinator:Kim Werner
