5:30 am - 7:00 pm
Optional excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Same schedule on Tue Oct 20 and Mon Oct 26. MEET: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens (just off Kloof Street). Boarding 5:30 AM, bus departs 6:00 AM promptly. Guests who do not arrive on time will be left behind. Sleep early the night before! 5:30 AM Boarding 6:00 AM Bus departs (2-hour scenic drive) 9:00 AM Breakfast and welcome drinks 10:00 AM Safari game drive in search of the Big Five 12:30 PM Lunch and rest by the pool (pack a swimsuit) 2:00 to 4:00 PM Combo hour: horseback or ATV quads (Combo guests) 5:00 PM Depart Aquila, back at Canopy by 7:00 PM COST: Optional. R4,300 per person full day, or R5,640 combo package. Sign up on the form. WhatsApp contacts: Afia +1 (813) 401-9753, Karen +27 (83) 383-1859
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Optional Constantia wine tour. Same itinerary on Wed Oct 21 and Tue Oct 27. MEET: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens (just off Kloof Street). Boarding 9:00 AM, bus departs 9:30 AM promptly. Guests who do not arrive on time will be left behind. 9:00 AM Boarding 9:30 AM Bus departs. Scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard and Chapman's Peak Drive 10:15 AM Arrive at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate 10:30 AM Wine tasting at Silvermist 12:15 PM Lunch at Jonkershuis Eatery, Groot Constantia 2:00 PM Wine tasting at Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine estate Afternoon: Return to Canopy by Hilton Longkloof COST: Optional. R2,160 per person if 50 guests sign up, or R2,500 per person if 30 guests sign up. Extra drinks and gratuity are own-expense. Sign up on the form. WhatsApp contacts: Karen +27 (83) 383-1859, Emily +1 (626) 379-5397
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 pm - Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 am
Dress Code: Garden Party Chic in Powder Blue and Chocolate Brown tones. Think soft elegance, romantic silhouettes, and elevated cocktail attire.
Join us as we begin our wedding weekend in South Africa with a romantic sunset rooftop welcome party at the iconic **Rooftop on Bree** in the heart of Cape Town. Surrounded by breathtaking city views, this evening is all about welcoming our closest family and friends with handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites, great music, and meaningful moments as the sun sets over the Mother City. We are so incredibly grateful to celebrate this special time surrounded by the people who mean the most to us. Knowing that many of you are traveling from the United States, Europe, and Cameroon to be here means more than words can express. Your love, effort, and presence are truly the greatest gift we could receive. As we gather together high above the city, this welcome celebration is our way of saying thank you for being part of such an important chapter in our lives. We hope the evening feels warm, joyful, and full of connection as we kick off an unforgettable wedding weekend together. 🥂✨
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Complimentary bus transfer, free of charge, only for guests staying at the two Franschhoek hotels: @Franschhoek Hotel and Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa. Boarding 12:00 PM outside Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens. Buses depart promptly at 12:30 PM. Journey time is about 1 hour to 90 minutes. There will be no additional pick-up points. Guests staying elsewhere must meet at this hotel. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Triple-check the name of the hotel on your accommodations itinerary. The names of both hotels are very similar. Make sure you board the correct bus, or you will end up at the wrong hotel. Bus to @Franschhoek Hotel: La Brasserie Farm, R45, Franschhoek, 7690 Bus to Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa: 16 Minor Road, Franschhoek, 7690 Private transfers are available at an additional cost. See the Travel page for rates.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 pm - Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 am
Think Met Gala meets Grammys, We kindly ask our guests to join us in an evening of Black Tie Glamour to match out wedding theme which is Vineyard Vogue — A Black Tie Affair ✨. Think elevated elegance, statement fashion, and red-carpet sophistication — a Met Gala or Grammys-inspired atmosphere where style is celebrated. Come dressed to celebrate. Come dressed to shine. 💚
Today is the day we have been dreaming of, and we feel incredibly blessed to share it with the people who mean the most to us. Your presence here is a reflection of the love, support, and community that have surrounded our relationship from the very beginning. As we celebrate our union, surrounded by the breathtaking vineyards and winery landscapes of Franschhoek, South Africa, our hope is that this day feels filled with joy, romance, and unforgettable moments. Thank you for standing beside us, for traveling to be here, and for being part of this next chapter of our lives. Please celebrate with us fully — laugh, dance, and enjoy every moment as we begin forever together. With all our love, Lehna & BK
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Complimentary transfers to the wedding venue, La Paris Estate, Wemmershoek Road (R301), Franschhoek, for guests staying at @Franschhoek Hotel and Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa. From @Franschhoek Hotel: buses arrive 2:00 PM, depart 2:30 PM. From Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa: buses arrive 2:00 PM, depart 2:30 PM. All guests must be outside by the main hotel lobby entrance by 2:00 PM promptly or will be left behind. The ceremony begins promptly at 3:00 PM. Coming from Cape Town? Please plan to leave between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM, depending on traffic.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Complimentary bus back to Cape Town, free of charge, only for guests staying at @Franschhoek Hotel and Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa. Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM at both hotels. Please check out and be outside your hotel with your luggage, ready to board at 10:00 AM. Buses depart promptly at 10:30 AM. Departing from: @Franschhoek Hotel, La Brasserie Farm, R45, Franschhoek, 7690 Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, 16 Minor Road, Franschhoek, 7690 Drop-off: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, 8000. Journey time is about 1 hour to 90 minutes. Please plan your flights accordingly. If the free transportation does not align with your flight time, you will need to book a private transfer at an additional cost. Ubers in Franschhoek are very limited, so please do not rely on them. See the Travel page for rates.
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All white sunset boat party
Golden hour on the Atlantic with Table Mountain behind us, a DJ on deck, and the soft launch of wedding week. Boarding starts at 5:00 PM and we set sail at 5:30 PM on the Tigger 2 Royale, an 85-guest luxury power catamaran. Dress code is all-white, head to toe: linen, silk, crochet, resort glam. DJ, drinks and golden hour at sunset, back at the dock by 9:00 PM. Details/Cost: Optional. Boarding point details on the sign-up form. Don’t miss the boat, literally.
5:30 am - 7:00 pm
Optional excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Same schedule on Tue Oct 20 and Mon Oct 26. MEET: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens (just off Kloof Street). Boarding 5:30 AM, bus departs 6:00 AM promptly. Guests who do not arrive on time will be left behind. Sleep early the night before! 5:30 AM Boarding 6:00 AM Bus departs (2-hour scenic drive) 9:00 AM Breakfast and welcome drinks 10:00 AM Safari game drive in search of the Big Five 12:30 PM Lunch and rest by the pool (pack a swimsuit) 2:00 to 4:00 PM Combo hour: horseback or ATV quads (Combo guests) 5:00 PM Depart Aquila, back at Canopy by 7:00 PM COST: Optional. R4,300 per person full day, or R5,640 combo package. Sign up on the form. WhatsApp contacts: Afia +1 (813) 401-9753, Karen +27 (83) 383-1859
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Optional Constantia wine tour. Same itinerary on Wed Oct 21 and Tue Oct 27. MEET: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Park Road, Gardens (just off Kloof Street). Boarding 9:00 AM, bus departs 9:30 AM promptly. Guests who do not arrive on time will be left behind. 9:00 AM Boarding 9:30 AM Bus departs. Scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard and Chapman's Peak Drive 10:15 AM Arrive at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate 10:30 AM Wine tasting at Silvermist 12:15 PM Lunch at Jonkershuis Eatery, Groot Constantia 2:00 PM Wine tasting at Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine estate Afternoon: Return to Canopy by Hilton Longkloof COST: Optional. R2,160 per person if 50 guests sign up, or R2,500 per person if 30 guests sign up. Extra drinks and gratuity are own-expense. Sign up on the form. WhatsApp contacts: Karen +27 (83) 383-1859, Emily +1 (626) 379-5397