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
Choir and Dance Group on request
Wedding Package
2010 PRICE ON REQUEST
This includes:
• Ministers Fee and all preparation of documents and signing documents
• There is an additional Minister’s charge of R550.00 if the wedding takes place on a Sunday
• 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
Photography:
•On request
African Choir (36 Singers)
African Dancers
Apostille: On request
•An Apostille for those countries that require it, eg. Germany
Terms & Conditions for Weddings:
• The wedding package is valid year round and is based on a minimum three nights stay
• Subject to availability and rate change
• 30 minutes = R 195
• 45 minutes = R 325
• 1 hour = R 385
Reservation Request
Interested in visiting Garonga Safari Camp or our new Little Garonga Camp? Let us
show you why staying with us is truly a “Safari for the Soul”
• Click here to place an obligation-free reservations request