Stu Divett and Phoebe Strawson cordially invite you to celebrate their wedding on Thursday 28th March 2024 at Boschendal Wine Farm, Franschhoek, Cape Town, South Africa.
Address: The Olive Press, Boschendal, Pniel Road, Franschhoek, Cape Town, 7680 South Africa.
Festivities on the day will take place at The Olive Press on the Boschendal Wine Farm
CEREMONY
3:30pm for a 4pm start
Dress code is summer suits and dresses, anticipate warm weather and an outdoor ceremony.
RECEPTION AND PARTY
4:30pm – 2am
After the ceremony, please join us for canapes & drinks from 4:30pm until 6:30pm, followed by dinner, speeches, and dancing until 2am.
Boschendal will provide shuttles to any guests staying on the estate. For those staying in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or elsewhere nearby, please pre-book a taxi/shuttle service to get to and from the venue safely as Ubers are not available in the winelands late at night. We have provided a list of preferred suppliers in the ‘travel and accommodation’ section.
WELCOME DRINKS
For those already in town join us for sunset drinks at The Lawns, Camps Bay from 5pm. Address: The Lawns, Round House Road, Off Kloof Road, The Glen, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040.
WINE TRAM, FRANSCHHOEK
For those still in Franschhoek after the wedding, if you’re up for it, join us for a day on the Wine Tram for a hop on, hop off tour of some of Franschhoek Valley’s wine estates.
Based on your RSVP we’ve bought tickets for the wine tram for everyone and will provide details of which group you’re in closer to the date. We are riding the Pink and Red lines, kicking off between 11:30am – 12:30pm. You’ll be able to hop on / hop off the various Franschhoek Valley wine estates as you choose.
A final destination spot will be communicated by us on the wedding WhatsApp group so we can all reconvene for golden hour (if you’re still standing…). To contribute to your ticket cost (R300 / £15 PP), visit the registry section of the wedding website or click here.
From abroad
As Easter is a popular time to visit, we recommend booking flights as early as possible, often there are more affordable flights direct or in-direct to Johannesburg which will require an internal flight into Cape Town. Flights between Johannesburg to Cape Town are frequent and low-cost.
For the wedding
Boschendal Wine Farm is located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, less than an hour from Cape Town City Centre and Cape Town International Airport.
For the wedding we recommend booking accommodation in and around Franschhoek or Stellenbosch, both located a 15-20 min drive from Boschendal Wine Farm. You’ll find lots of options on Booking.com and Airbnb. There is also limited accommodation onsite at Boschendal either via their website, or by contacting accommodation@boschendal.co.za.
Some of our favourite accommodation venues close by are:
molenvliet.co.za johannesdal1207.co.za simonzicht.co.za glasshouseinthewinelands.southafrica-za.com banhoeklodge.co.za camissafarm.com dezeven.co.za campcanoe.co.za orange-ville.com alluvia.co.za wechmarshof.co.za cloudsestate.com
We suggest booking your accommodation well in advance to ensure you get the best options for the best prices as Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are popular to visit at this time of year.
Local shuttle transport contacts
Boschendal will provide shuttles to any guests staying on the estate. For those staying in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or elsewhere nearby, please pre-book to and from your accommodation in advance, and for pick-ups book yours for latest 2am. Uber does not operate late at night in these areas.
Recommended shuttle companies
Cape Town Group
Chanelle or Chiara
+27 (0)76 874 0288
info@capetowngroup.co.za
Shuttle Up
Sorita
+27 (0)72 246 4592
info@shuttleup.co.za
Cape Town
From hotels to airbnbs, the choices are endless. Areas we’d recommend staying in are: Fresnaye, Sea Point, Greenpoint, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay and Clifton. Airbnb and Booking.com will cover all options for your stay.
For getting around Cape Town, we recommend hiring a car. Uber’s are affordable and generally safe and a good second option.
Cape Town
An early morning hike up Table Mountain or Lion’s Head is a must – if the mountain is clear of cloud, get up and go! The cable car is also an option for Table Mountain.
Spend a day on the beach – Recommended beaches: Clifton 1 – 4, Camps Bay and Llandudno.
Kayak with the dolphins at Mouille point
Visit the penguins at Boulder’s beach
Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve on the southern tip on the Cape peninsula
V&A waterfront for dining, shopping and the seals
Cape Town has a multitude of top restaurants and bars for any time of the day – If you would like some recommendations, please reach out to us and we can share some of our fave’s
Franschhoek
Recommended wineries: Mullineux & Leeu Winery, Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate, Boekenhoutskloof, Grande Provence, La Motte, Boschendal, Vrede en Lust, Chamonix, Eikehof, La Petite Ferm, Dieu Donne, Haute Cabriere, Babylonstoren (for the beautiful garden), Mont Rochelle, Holden Manz, Le Lude
Recommended Restaurants: Chefs warehouse at Maison, Arkeste at Chamonix, Terra del Capo, Antipasti bar at Anthonij Rupert, La Petite Colombe, Orangerie Restaurant at Le lude, Babel at Babylonstoren, Le Coin Français, Rupert & Rothschild Restaurant, Boschendal, Tabel at De Meye (a little further out by highly recommended)
Stellenbosch
Recommended wineries: Spier, Delaire Graff, Rust en Vrede, Lanzerac, Tokara, Meerlust, Waterford Estate, Kanonkop, Warwick
We are delighted and grateful to have you join us in celebrating our wedding day and your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for.
For those who do wish to give us a gift we’ve set up a honeymoon fund which you can access here. As many of you know we’ll soon be packing up and relocating to Singapore so a contribution to our honeymoon would be gratefully appreciated over physical items during this next chapter of our lives.
What should I wear to the wedding?
Summer suits and dresses. We are hoping for sun, but the weather can be unpredictable so plan for it to be hot, but with something warm for the evening. There’s a lot of grass on the farm so stiletto heels might not be the best choice.
Is the wedding indoors and outdoors?
Weather permitting, most of our wedding will be outside.
Are children welcome?
Children will not be allowed at the wedding. For those travelling from overseas with children, please liaise with Phoebe and Stu so we can help organise baby-sitting services for the wedding day.
For all families with kids we can highly recommend two, verified and experienced baby-sitting services that can be found below:
winelandnannies.com holidaynannies.co.za
Should we hire a car?
Hiring a car is a great option, due to the lack of reliable public transport on offer. Most car rental companies have pick-up and drop-off locations at Cape Town International airport. To make sure you stay safe during your time in South Africa, don’t leave any items on display in your parked car and always park somewhere with a parking attendant. Uber is also widely used in Cape Town CBD and can be a great choice if you are planning on having a few drinks.
How do I get to and from the wedding?
If you are staying at Boschendal Wine Farm shuttles will be provided to and from the wedding. If you are staying nearby, please arrange a shuttle/taxi to drop you off and pick you up in advance. Details of taxis/shuttles can be found in the travel and accommodation section.
Whom should I contact with questions?
Phoebe: +44 7711 84878
Stu: +44 7904 647118
