11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Optional shuttle ride from Durban to our wedding venue, Champagne Sports Resort. Interested guests will meet at a select location in Umhlanga. Shuttle will leave promptly at 11 AM for the 2-2.5 hr drive. The shuttle will have a bathroom, & we advise our guests to bring snacks/ lunch.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Attire: Comfortable, Warm Clothing
Enjoy a Safari Game Drive to see the Big 5 of South Africa! The game reserve at Springbok Lodge is a 2 HR drive from the resort, and we will be providing a shuttle with a bathroom to transport our guests to and from. We will provide sandwiches & snacks for lunch, in addition to the small treats served during the game drive. The shuttle leaves the resort at 8AM, the game drive is from 10:30AM - 1:30PM, and the shuttle will arrive back at the resort around 3:30PM - 4PM
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Attire: Cocktail with a South African Accessory
We can't wait to welcome all our guests! We will be serving wine, beer and traditional South African appetizers before heading over to the resort's buffet dinner. We encourage our guests to wear an accessory that fits our theme (jewelry & traditional patterns from local artists, animal print etc.)
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
Our wedding ceremony will take place outdoors at the resort, and will be followed by a cocktail hour before the reception. We will be on grass, so keep this in mind when choosing shoes :)
6:00 pm
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Our reception will be indoors, and will include plenty of food, drinks and champagne toasts. Please select a meal option when you RSVP: Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian. **If no choice is selected, the default option will be beef (which we highly recommend!)**
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Golf, Spa, Swimming, Tennis, Hiking, etc.
Interested in golf & spa? Please book as soon as possible through Bianca at conferences@champagnesportsresort.com. This well known golf resort books far in advance! Additional activities include: Putt-Putt, Bowling Green, Trail Running, Gym, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Squash Court and more. Plan the day as you see fit!
9:00 am - 11:30 am
We will be providing an optional shuttle ride back to Durban on Monday. The shuttle will depart promptly at 9AM and will arrive at the Durban Airport around 11:30AM. We advise our guests to take advantage of the breakfast buffet before we leave. **Times & Location are now official**