Technically, they met at her house - though neither of them realised it at the time. He was there to interview her dad for a school project, and they exchanged the briefest of hello's. No sparks, no rom-com soundtrack.... just a polite nod and a quick howzit.
Fast Forward a while.... They matched on Tinder (as all modern love stories do). Both had a "wait... you look familiar" moment. Then came his unforgettable line: "I've been to your house." Smooth, right? Luckily, she found his wit charming - and the conversation didn't stop there.
From shared playlists to shared values, their connection kept growing. Over the past eight years, they've built a bond full of laughter, understanding, and the kind of love that only gets stronger with time.
Now they're getting married - and still quoting that first message like it was yesterday.
Ben had been sneakily planning a dreamy getaway while Carla was still dropping not-so-subtle hints. He handed her flight tickets folded into paper planes (a throwback to their study days), and off they went to Cape Town.
Driving through Rooi-Els, she casually pointed to a secluded house on the hill and said, "wow, I'd love to stay there" Ben said nothing... and then pulled straight into the driveway. Classic.
By the last day, she'd given up on any big surprises - especially when Ben claimed he had a "sore stomach" (spoiler: it was the nerves). He suggested they take some champagne and watch the sunset from a rock up on the hill. What she didn't know was that behind that rock was a full-on proposal picnic, complete with a hidden ring (in the ice bucket, obviously) and two friends secretly setting everything up while a photographer waited in the bushes.
Safe to say, she was speechless - and he was just glad he didn't drop the ring.
The Weekend
Friday
The Friday rehearsal dinner is completely optional, but if you'd like to settle in a little earlier, please join us for a casual spit braai on Friday, 10 April 2026. Friday check-in is from 14h00, and breakfast will be available at The Deli on Saturday morning.
Saturday
The main event! Please arrive early to give yourself enough time to settle in before the ceremony, starting at 14h30. Check-in is available from 10h00 and a map will be provided to help you locate your accommodation.
Sunday
Before we say our goodbyes, please join us for a leisurely breakfast buffet on Sunday morning.
WEDDING DAY TIMELINE
WEDDING
CEREMONY
2:30
4:00
CANAPES
6:00
RECEPTION
12:00
END OF NIGHT
DRESS CODE
While not absolutely necessary, we would love guests to wear colours complementary to the venue & theme. Neutral Earth Tones and Semi-Formal Cocktail attire is recommended. Please see the colour palette as a guideline.
Please avoid black.
Stay with us
As roads can be dangerous and we wanted everyone to join in the celebrations, our guest safety was top priority and we chose a venue that is able to accommodate everyone on site.
All units are self catering and have kitchenettes for tea, coffee and a quick snack. Accommodation is provided for all guests on the Saturday.
Kindly note that accommodation is not included for the Friday rehearsal dinner. Please see the banking details below to secure your accommodation if you are joining us on Friday as well.
Please see banking details to secure your accommodation should you be joining us on Friday as well:
C van der Merwe
Capitec
1334744341
Reference: Name & Surname
