The South African Safari Wedding
It’s different, it’s romantic, it’s breathtaking, it’s spectacular and….most of all, it’s AFRICA at it’s best. The African Bushveld Safari wedding has become very popular among South Africans and foreigners alike. There are a variety of options that clients can choose from but our all time favourite is a little bushveld lodge deep in the Dinokeng area.
The hosts are wonderful and they take care of our wedding couples, almost as though they were their own children. They ensure that all couples have a bushveld/safari wedding to die for whether it’s elope and just the bridal couple or a huge celebration with family and friends . Everyone is transported in the Safari vehicle and whilst on Safari, Derrick, the host, stops at a breathtaking spot in the bushveld where the bridal couple remain on the open air vehicle…if there are any guests, they gather around the landrover to witness the exchange of vows.
An African minister conducts the exchange of vows right in the middle of the bushveld on the landrover. All legalities and paperwork are taken care of with ease whether you are South African marrying a South African, foreigner or both of you are foreigners. After the game drive, the happy couple and their guests are transported back to the lodge where the register is signed and the Safari bushveld celebration begins. The ever popular luxury bushveld braai is definitely a MUST.
Served outside or in the local restaurant on the property. Wines and champagnes can be arranged for the tables and a cash bar is available. A fire can be done in the boma, adding to the Safari bushveld atmosphere. Accommodation is typical bushveld style but they have the perfect little bushveld honeymoon suite to ensure that honeymooners are relaxed and comfortable OR you can opt for accommodation in the luxury treehouse which is just awesome.
Safari weddings give a real taste of Africa and the most romantic moment is to watch as the sun sets over the African sky. Personally, I cannot think anything more beautiful. Safari weddings have a different atmosphere. It’s very relaxed and informal with an absolute touch of luxury and the most important point of all is that it is traditionally SOUTH AFRICAN style.
Written by Shelley
For Travelling Bride
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