Say hello to part six of this seven-part series on the best SA wedding venues (click for the best venues in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and on safari). Gaby Frescura, of SA bridal blog SouthBound Bride, is dishing on her pick of the best budget, mid-range and blowout beach wedding venues across SA. Always wanted to get married by the sea? Start here!
Best budget venue:
Die Strandloper, Langebaan
Nadine and Philip’s real wedding at Die Strandloper, photographed by Warren Williams
The lowdown: “The open-air, laidback style of this venue is perfectly suited to a Boho bride who dreams of getting married barefoot, surrounded by breathtaking sunset views of Langebaan Lagoon,” explains Gaby. “Expect delicious West Coast seafood cooked on an open fire, accompanied by traditional guitar music.”
Nadine and Philip’s real wedding at Die Strandloper, photographed by Warren Williams
Contact: [email protected] or www.strandloper.com
Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Nadine and Philip’s real wedding at Die Strandloper, photographed by Warren Williams.
Best mid-range venue
: Strandkombuis, Yzerfontein
Kobus and Lynette’s real wedding at Strandkombuis, photographed by welovepictures
The lowdown: “Gorgeous decor in an elegantly rustic, West-Coast style makes this mid-range venue a brilliant beach option,” says Gaby. “Ceremonies happen on the beach or on a wooden deck with private, uninterrupted views across the ocean. And, of course, they offer a fantastic seafood menu.”
Kobus and Lynette’s real wedding at Strandkombuis, photographed by welovepictures
Contact: [email protected] or strandkombuis.co.za
Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Kobus and Lynette’s real wedding at Strandkombuis, photographed by welovepictures.
Best blowout venue:
The Grand Café & Beach, Granger Bay
Barbara and Michael’s real wedding at The Grand Café & Beach, photographed by DNA Photographers
The lowdown:
“This super-glamorous Cape Town city venue, with a private beach and an incredible view over Table Bay, is the place for a luxe beach party,” says Gaby. “The inside space – a chic restored warehouse – offers plenty of space for guests and a vibey atmosphere.”
Barbara and Michael’s real wedding at The Grand Café & Beach, photographed by DNA Photographers
Contact:
[email protected] or www.grandafrica.com/
Real wedding alert!
Click here to see a full gallery of Barbara and Michael’s real wedding at The Grand Café & Beach, photographed by DNA Photographers.
Do you have a beach wedding venue to recommend? Tweet us at @GLAMOUR_sa with #GLAMWedding to share!
Sarah Browning, 24, is the managing editor of GLAMOUR. She moved to SA from London three years ago and lives in Cape Town. In this #GLAMWedding Wedding Blog, Sarah’s sharing her wedding-planning journey with you. Join the conversation! Tweet your thoughts to Sarah via @GLAMOUR_sa using #GLAMWedding. For more of Gaby Frescura’s pro wedding advice, visit her SA bridal blog, SouthBound Bride here.
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