“With sophistication at the centrepiece, this Lebanese inspired, African-infused four-day wedding celebration, bridges the gap between lavish bohemian and cosmopolitan Cape charisma!”
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve heard brides say, “It’s over before you know it!” But, in this case, our couple found the solution … to prolong their special day into a luxurious multi day destination celebration. And that’s exactly what we framed for our charming Canadian and British born Lebanese newlyweds, Maia and Wissam. The couple’s closest friends and family circled the globe from every direction to celebrate with them in Capetonian magnificence.
Extraordinarily elegant and hopelessly romantic, this unforgettable four-day fete was planned and styled to perfection, from the chic cocktail reception to the spirited South African braai, the windless Waterkloof lunch and the bedazzling black-tie wedding.
Upon arrival, all guests were handed a custom-made, hand-painted wedding booklet in a personalised welcome bag, providing them with a sense of place, preceding the parties.
Commencing at the continent’s take on the Tate Modern, guests were privy to a captivating cocktail reception and awestriking impression from the sixth floor of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art. Following an auspicious garden gathering with delectable canapés, guests were taken on a private tour of the nine-floor cathedral-like gallery. Celebrations continued late into the evening in a lustrous looking lounge, with a dedicated international DJ, flown in by the groom.
The second celebration took the form of a South African styled barbeque, held at Blaauwklippen’s brand new earthy-yet-elegant glass cathedral. Set in a charmingly romantic scene, the African-themed edifice was adorned in brightly coloured, indigenous, textured florals, framed by warm, glowy ceiling bulbs lining the glass roof. Choosing from a large harvest table feast, splayed in flavoursome barbequed food, guests were served zesty cocktails, amid a stylish, casual mix of tables and lounging. The groom – an avid music fan – specially flew in the UK based Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra to entertain their guests on the night, under the magical night sky.
The wedding itself – a sophisticated, Lebanese-style, black tie soiree, took place at Molenvliet. (You can read more about this celebration here.)
The couple’s, four-day fairytale ended perfectly with a private lunch at the breathtakingly beautiful Waterkloof Wine Estate, where they took some more time to let it all sink in.
Photographer: Hewitt Wright
