“On possibly one of Cape Town's hottest day, Britons Lisa and Steve along with 90 international friends and family, celebrated their wedding on the slopes of the 12 Apostles Mountain Range and over looking the Atlantic - one of the most exquisite settings in the Western Cape.”

On possibly one of Cape Town’s hottest day, with the barometer reaching a scorching 40 degrees Celsius, Lisa and Steve along with 90 international friends and family, celebrated their wedding in one of the most exquisite settings in the Western Cape.

Overlooking the 12 Apostles Mountain range and the faultless views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Lisa and Steve not only chose The Roundhouse for its beautiful location, but also for its renowned gastronomic offering. Lisa, a true foodie, has not only won a few cooking shows in her time, but she is also a well known Head Chef at a leading UK hotel. Whilst Steve is the General Manager of said-Hotel in the UK – as well as the beverage manager! The offering of world-class wines paired with an incredible menu was imperative and the Roundhouse did not fault in their swift delivery to please all palates!

To stand a chance against the surrounding Cape vistas, the décor took its inspiration from a local beauty – the Strelitzia flower. Vibrant and architectural in its disposition, the strelitzia not only allowed for a dazzling color palette to work with, but also a rationale to resemble both South Africa and Britain. Named after the birthplace of a former United Kingdom Queen and commonly found in South Africa, the strelitzia become the inspiration throughout the wedding. With all the pieces of the puzzle in place – our design team got to work! It was important that the ambience of the wedding remained relaxed and welcoming. The reception tables were a riot of colour adorned with handmade purple table runners and topped with stunning, modern arrangements of florals and bespoke stationery in the chosen colour palette.

As the sun set on a perfect Cape summer day, Lisa and Steve’s guests filled the impressive marquee for an incredible 3-course meal and heartfelt speeches. Once the couple cut into their towering white chocolate 3-tier cake that had survived the heat, all the guests took to the dance floor before being surprised with more more local flavours – mini boerewors rolls and koeksusters! The perfect ending to a sensational day!

Images by Tasha Seccombe