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Lynch Wedding Celebration

March 5, 2022

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Welcome to our wedding website, we can't wait to share our special celebration with you on the 5th of March 2022 in South Africa!


Stories
How we met
The engagement
Events
Thu
Mar 3
2022

11:00 am
TO 5:00 pm

Wine Tram
Corner of Main Road & Cabriere Street
Franschhoek

7690
South Africa

Wine tram day out

For those who are around in the days leading up to the wedding, we are planning a fun day out in the winelands. 

There are multiple tram lines which you can choose from, offering stops at the best wine farms in the region - also some of the best dining experiences! 

We have chosen what we think is the best option, the grey route, which we have tried and tested!

We aim to end our day at one of our favourite views in the area - Dieu Donne  - meaning: 'a gift from god'. This place is truly spectacular!

Get ready for a day filled with cheese and wine!

RSVP Note

Please RSVP by no later than 5 December 2021

Fri
Mar 4
2022

6:00 pm
TO 10:00 pm

Vrede en Lust
Intersection R45 & Klapmuts Road
Simondium

Franschhoek, South Africa

Welcome Braai

To kick off the wedding weekend we will be hosting a casual welcome braai at the Vrede en Lust pool house.

Please note that the braai will start at 6pm and will end at 10pm.

All guests are welcome to bring their own swimming costumes and towels

RSVP Note

Please RSVP by no later than 5 December 2021 and let us know if you any dietary restrictions.

Sat
Mar 5
2022

3:00 pm
TO 1:00 am

Vrede en Lust
Intersection R45 & Klapmuts Road
Franschhoek

Simondium, South Africa

Please RSVP by no later than 5 December 2021 and let us know if you any dietary restrictions.

Ceremony

The ceremony will be at 3:00pm at the Vrede en Lust Ceremony Lawn, followed by canapes and cocktails in the gardens.

Please arrive in time to be seated by 2:45pm at the latest.

Reception

The wedding guests will be escorted to the Vrede en Lust Reception Venue to drink, eat, dance and be merry!

Dress Code

The dress code is smart / formal.

As it will be the end of summer and easing into autumn, weather can be somewhat unpredictable. We recommend cocktail dresses for the ladies and a suit or chinos and a smart blazer for the men (tie optional).

There could be a chill in the air in the evening - so be sure to bring along a pashmina.

Children

Please note that children are welcome at all events.

To allow parents some respite during the wedding reception dinner, we have arranged for qualified child minders from the local school to supervise and entertain all kids in the Vrede en Lust Manor House.

We will be providing all parents with additional information closer to the time.

Sun
Mar 6
2022

12:00 pm
TO 2:00 pm

Boschendal Wine Estate
Franschhoek
South Africa

Picnic at Boschendal

We would love to see everyone one last time before we all part ways. Please join us for a picnic in one of Boschendal's many beautiful gardens.

More details to follow

RSVP Note

Please RSVP by no later than 5 December 2021

Bridal Party
Bridesmaids
Shannon Tomes
Shannon Tomes
Maid of Honour
Tammy Whitehead
Tammy Whitehead
Bridesmaid
Adrienne Brophy
Adrienne Brophy
Bridesmaid
Kate Haslewood
Kate Haslewood
Bridesmaid
Shelagh Wood
Shelagh Wood
Master of Ceremony
Groomsmen
Mark Childerhouse
Mark Childerhouse
Best man
Sean Kidd
Sean Kidd
Groomsman
Flower girls & Page boy
Ava Wood
Ava Wood
Flower girl
Giorgia Wood
Giorgia Wood
Flower girl
Evie Flanagan
Evie Flanagan
Flower girl
Charlie Flanagan
Charlie Flanagan
Page boy
Travel & Transport
Where to fly to?

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the closest airport to the wedding venue.


Travel in South Africa

We recommend guests to hire a car, it is affordable, safe and the best way to get around.

In SA they drive on the same side of the road as the UK, so adjusting to driving in SA will be relatively easy for most guests travelling from the UK.

Getting to the wedding

Please note - for all wedding activities, we will be providing minibus transportation, either back to your guesthouse or a central meeting spot nearby 

More details to follow closer to the time

Travel itineraries

We have put together a few generic travel itineraries for those of you who will be first time travellers to SA.

The itineraries are ideal for guests who will be visiting for 7 - 14 days and for those who are lucky enough to stay a bit longer.

Please do let us know if you have any questions and we will try our best to point you in the right direction.

Hotels
Guesthouse | Spa | B&B

Before booking your accommodation, please do reach out to us.

We recommend staying somewhere in the beautiful town of Franschhoek. There is an endless array of guesthouses and B&Bs suitable for all budgets.

As you will be spoilt for choice, we have provided a list of neighbouring options with some special wedding guest rates.

There will be limited accommodation available at the wedding venue wine estate, which we have exclusively booked for the 4th & 5th of March. For now this is reserved for immediate family, the wedding party and their partners, however we will notify you if any accommodation becomes available.

Accommodation list

Some suggestions

L’ermitage Chateau & Villas- www.lermitage.co.za (this is our recommended location)

African Leisure Hotel Stellenbosch - www.airbnb.co.za/rooms/29326473?source_impression_id=p3_1588232223_1Gkj0nYIc9yisSsw&guests=1&adults=1

Bartinney Accomdodation- www.bartinney.co.za/accommodation/

Banhoek Lodge - banhoeklodge.co.za/

Le Pommier   www.lepommier.co.za/accommodation/

Swan cottage - Sleeps 4 - www.airbnb.com/rooms/21221099?source_impression_id=p3_1560881998_nHlSYmCC0Py%2F9pvh

Moores end - www.mooresend.co.za/guest-suites.html

Rhodes cottage - Boschendal - www.boschendal.com/farm-accommodation/view/rhodes-cottage

Orchard cottages - Boschendal - www.boschendal.com/farm-accommodation/view/the-orchard-cottages

Paddabult Self catering cottages -www.paddabult.com - from R1550 per cottage per night

Rickety Bridge- www.ricketybridge.com/accommodation

La Terra de Luc - www.booking.com/hotel/za/la-terra-de-luc-franschhoek.en-gb.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-1DCAso-wFCG2xhLXRlcnJhLWRlLWx1Yy1mcmFuc2NoaG9la0gzWANo-wGIAQGYAQm4AQfIAQ3YAQPoAQGIAgGoAgO4Avn7qvUFwAIB;sid=3c1c872bcbe17053e1d96fc27638a266;dist=0&keep_landing=1&sb_price_type=total&type=total&

Grande Provence -www.grandeprovence.co.za/accommodation/ 

La cotte Farm- www.lacottefarm.com

Maison Cabiere- www.maisoncabriere.com

L’Avenir Country Lodge - www.lavenirestate.co.za

Pricier options:

Delaire Graaf Lodge  - www.delaire.co.za/

Angala Boutique Hotel - www.angala.co.za/ - 20% discount offered to VnL wedding guests (let them know you’re a wedding guest)

Babylonstoren - babylonstoren.com/

Clouds Estate - cloudsestate.com/

Gallery
Gifts
Personal Note

Gifts

Your presence is more than we could ask for, especially for those travelling a great distance to be with us on our big day, therefore we do not have a gift registry.

For those of you who insist, please do not bring any physical gifts to the wedding as we unfortunately will not have enough luggage space to take it back with us.

An alternative option would be any online John Lewis or M&S gift card which we could be used towards our new home in the UK.