While we love your special little people very much, it is an evening wedding & not appropriate for children. We would be happy to help you make arrangements for childcare for the duration of the event, should you require it.
In order to keep our guest list on track, re request that only those formally listed on the invitation attend
Not only will there be dancing, it is mandatory to participate
As you are all travelling to attend our big day, your presence is the only gift we need. However, if you are so inclined, please would you donate a small amount to my mother who is in need of all the help she can get
At the request of our photographers and to best enable them to do their duties, should you wish to take photos of yourselves at the reception, please feel free, so long as your flashes do not interfere with theirs
While it is unlikely you’ll be exposed to harmful pathogens, the CDC does recommend certain vaccines for travel to Sub-Saharan African countries. You should plan to start vaccines 6 weeks prior to travel. See: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-africa. Another thing to be aware of: while the food, wine and water are very safe (and delicious!) in South Africa, some of our overseas guests have on occasion had trouble adjusting their bellies to all of the exciting new tastes. As such, we do recommend discussing with your doctor what precautionary measures you can bring along. Medical care is excellent & readily available in South Africa, should you require it. As with traveling to any country, it is advisable to carry traveler's insurance for the unlikely event of an emergency. Be sure to fill any prescriptions you may need prior to traveling, too.
Many of you have expressed concerns about the high crime rates in South Africa and some of the news you have been seeing. While you will likely not be in many of the areas most heavily affected, common sense safety precautions you would employ in any big city are helpful to adhere to. Should you have any specific safety concerns, please feel free to address them directly with us. We are confident that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable trip, and love South Africa much as we do!