Together with their families

Thandi & Michael

invite you to celebrate their wedding

Saturday  ·  15:30

13 March 2027

The Old Orchard

Franschhoek, Western Cape

Garden formal · Dinner and dancing to follow

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RSVP

Kindly reply by 31 January

Our story

The long way to Franschhoek

  • Someone else’s picnic

    May 2019

    Kirstenbosch

    Someone else’s picnic

    Neither of us knew the host well. We argued about whether the protea is overrated for an hour and left at the same time.

  • The first long drive

    December 2021

    Gordon’s Bay

    The first long drive

    Clarence Drive at sunset, one playlist on repeat, and a promise to do the whole coast one day. We are still working on it.

  • He had the ring in a sock

    September 2025

    Cederberg

    He had the ring in a sock

    Four hours of driving to see the stars properly. Thandi said yes before Michael had finished the question.

The day

The day, hour by hour

The Old Orchard, Franschhoek

The Old Orchard, Franschhoek

  • 15:00 — Guests arrive
  • 15:30 — Ceremony
  • 16:15 — Photographs and drinks
  • 18:00 — Dinner
  • 20:30 — Dancing
Finding us, and getting home

Finding us, and getting home

  • Parking is on the werf, signposted from the main road.
  • Shuttles run to the village from 23:00.
  • The drive from town takes about forty minutes.

Good to know

The details

Everything guests usually ask. If we have missed something, reply to your invitation and ask us.

What does garden formal mean?

Suits without the black tie, and dresses you can walk on grass in. Bring a jacket — the evenings cool down quickly here.

Where should we stay?

There are guesthouses within ten minutes of the venue. Book early — March is a busy month in the valley.

Are children invited?

We have kept the day to adults so that everyone can relax. The only exceptions are named on your invitation.

I have a dietary requirement.

Tell us when you RSVP and the kitchen will look after you. Please let us know at least three weeks before the day.

What about gifts?

Your presence is genuinely enough. If you would like to give something, there is a short registry on this site.