Garonga Weddings
Your wedding is said to be one of the most memorable days in your life - however, this is often not the case, and unnecessary stress and irritation can occur when things do not run as smoothly as planned. Garonga will not only offer you a place of tranquility to hold your dream wedding, but we will be able to assist you in coordinating and organising the event thereby leaving you free to relax and enjoy your special day in style.
Wedding Itinerary
The Garonga staff are well trained and highly capable of catering to your individual
needs to ensure that you have a truly unforgettable wedding.
There are various options available - picture yourself doing the following:
Your wedding morning indulge in a delicious breakfast followed by a relaxing
massage.
Light lunch after the ceremony (Summer only) on an adorned elevated deck that overhangs
the riverbed.
A game drive with champagne in the bush as the sun sets, or a Bush Bath with
champagne at sunset.
A private dinner on the lower deck to continue the celebration.
The Ceremony
The ceremony for your wedding can be organised to take place in any one of the stunning areas at Garonga or Little Garonga such as the pool deck or in the bush itself. The sleep-out deck is another venue that is highly recommended.
The Priest
A Non-Denominational Priest will arrange for all the documentation to be completed
correctly. The priest will meet with the couple for an hour on the day before the
service to finalize documentation. In order to ensure this process runs smoothly,
the bride and groom will require the following documents:
Passports
Original divorce papers from previous marriages (if applicable)
The Priest will conduct the service in a very friendly, relaxed manner and it will
have a hint of an African theme to it.
Legalities
The priest will be register all weddings with the United Nations (UN) through the local Department of Home Affairs each marriage registered with the UN is legal within each country belonging to the UN. This UN marriage certificate can be collected from the South African Embassy or Consulate once you return to your country of origin. Some countries such as Australia require that couples acquire a certificate authorizing them to marry outside of Australian borders (which can take anything up to 6 weeks to obtain).
Additional Services
A photographer can be provided should you so require:
Photographer Lorraine Scheepers
50 large colour photographs plus an album (given to guests on departure
from Hoedspruit) Rate R 4110.00
Video of the wedding R 825.00
Petrol: R 350.00
Please Note: Video cannot be taken on its own it has to be in addition to
photographs as Lorraine cannot justify costs of travelling to the lodge just for
the video. Guests do not have to take all 50 prints. They can request less and
Lorraine will quote accordingly.
Wedding Package
COST IS R3 750.00 (2009 COST IS R 4710.00)
This includes:
Ministers Fee and all preparation of documents and signing documents
Single tier wedding cake
Pressing of wedding outfits
A rustic bouquet of wild flowers
Laundry & pressing for the wedding party
A bottle of champagne
Decorated setting for the wedding ceremony
A massage each for bride and groom
A private dinner on the wedding night
Decorated setting for your wedding ceremony
A decorated open air safari vehicle for transfers to and from the wedding ceremony
Return road transfers for the bride and groom from local airports (Hoedspruit/Phalaborwa)
The priest will meet with the guests for an hour on the day before the service to finalise
documentation
Romantic bush, bath sleep out - for that private
intimate evening in nature
(Please not that the above activities can only be utilized by 2 people at any one time)
Photographer: R 4 110.00 nett.
50 large colour photographs plus an album (given to guests on departure from Hoedspruit)
Photography Costs 2009:
• 50 x printed photos, 1 x CD with all photos (100), 6 x enlargements (15cm x 20cm), 24
hrs service - R 5270.00 incl VAT
Terms & Conditions for Weddings:
The wedding package is valid year round and is based on a minimum three nights stay
Normal contracted rates and commissions apply
Subject to availability and rate change
Based on a minimum of 4 nights stay, the couple will receive:
One 45min massage each
A complimentary bottle of champagne (375ml) on their arrival
Complimentary return transfers (if required) to either Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airport. If staying less 4 nights, then all of the above LESS transfers.
The wedding package is valid year round and is based on a minimum three nights stay
Normal contracted rates and commissions apply
Subject to availability and rate change
Reservation Request
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