Itinerary the big day
6.00am
Guests arrival at Wendy’s Cottage, morning cappuccino’s, espresso, tea and biscotti served by Van Der Bolt popup coffee shop
7.00am
Non denominational wedding ceremony performed by Michelle Walker an ordained Anglican Minister
- welcome
- introduction
- Ring Warming Blessing
- reading of the Apache Wedding Blessing by Gordon Mackay
- exchanging of wedding vows and rings
- signing of the wedding register
- confetti and congratulations
2.00pm
Siesta
Wendys Cottage all about
Wendy's cottage is named after a lone female whale that used to visit the town in the late 1930's.
According to SJ du Toit's book, ‘Hermanus Stories' , this whale, who was fondly known as Wendy, was
considered one of the family by the village folk, as she used to return year after year. She stopped coming to the bay in the early 1940's but
the house that was situated on the rocks, near that lonesome spot, was named Wendy's cottage in her honour. The tradition was carried on to the
1950s when another female whale was named Wendy. The press regularly reported on the movements of
Wendy and her calf.
Walker Bay in Hermanus is where the whales come to calf. They make the journey from Antarctica to the warmer waters of the Southern Cape Coast every year from June to November. They play and frolic in the bay, much to the delight of those who come to catch a glimpse of these giants of the sea. The sound of the whale crier's kelp horn informs visitors as to the whereabouts of the whales.
Wendys Cottage, 16 Marine Drive Hermanus
34" 25' 16.68 S 19" 14' 13.27 E
Cuckoo Tree restaurant
Wedding guests will be treated to a delicious brunch at The Cuckoo Tree Restaurant, where they can choose from a selection of mouthwatering designer dishes.
The Cuckoo Tree, cnr High & Dirkie Uys street, Hermanus
34" 25'7.07 S 19" 14' 34.72 E
(tel) 028 312 3430
Vanderbolt Coffee Company
Theo van Niekerk will setup his delightful little tuk tuk on the lawn at Wendy's.
He will be serving our guests everything they need for their morning caffeine fix.
Apache Wedding Blessing
Now you will feel no storms,
for each of you will be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there is no loneliness,
for each of you is companion to the other,
You are two people,
but there is one life before you, and one home.
Turn together to look at the road you traveled,
to reach this, the hour of your happiness.
It stretches behind you into the past.
Look to the future that lies ahead.
A long and winding, adventure-filled road,
whose every turn means discovery,
new hopes, new joys, new laughter, and a few shared tears.
May happiness be your companion,
May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead;
And through all the years to come.
Go this day to your dwelling place and enter into your days together.
May your days be good and long upon the earth.
Your adventure has just begun!
Ring Blessing
Ring Blessing Ceremoney is performed before the wedding vows and exchange of rings,
the wedding officiant will ask everyone to participate in a ring blessing.
The ring blessing is an opportunity to send the bride and groom good luck and love through a silent wish.
The blessing begins during a period of music and reflection, each guest holds the rings and silently offers a prayer or wish for the couple.
In essence, the rings are warmed by the hands and hearts of the guests.
Whale Legend
Whale...
Of mighty oceans,
You have seen it all.
Secrets of the ages are
Heard within your call.
Teach me how to hear your words,
And how to understand,
The very roots of history,
Of when our world began.
Whale figures in the folklore of all cultures and is a creature of antiquity.
In Amerindian legends the whale is associated with the time before the sea swallowed up
whole continents in a great world-wide catastrophe. It is therefore regarded as the carrier
of ancient knowledge and the record keeper...
dress code
Dress for the Wedding Ceremony and Celebration Brunch
beach chic
- for the ladies soft pastel dresses, flat shoes (lawn)
- for men cool cotton trousers and shirts.
- We recommend hats for the sun and bring along something warm in case the sea breeze is cool.
- Please no black, glitter, formal suits or jeans.
For the Sundowner drinks
- Please dress however you feel comfortable.
- Bring along something warm for the evening chill, so you can stay as late as you like.
gift registry
We are not the conventional couple in need of countless toasters,
carving knives and waffle irons to help us set up our new home in suburban bliss.
We have however arranged with Hirsch's our favourite home-store to provide you with a
facility whereby you can buy us a gift voucher which we can use towards something for the home.
If you would like to make use of this facility:
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Contact Farhana Seedat or Pasquel Domburg at Hirsch's and let them know the value of the voucher you would like.
- email: farhana@hirschs.co.za, phone: 084 707 6880
- email: pasquel@hirschs.co.za, >phone: 021 528 6700
- Pasquel will then provide you with an invoice, which can be paid via eft.
- Send proof of payment to Pasquel and he will mail you a printable gift voucher
RSPVP form
Please indicate which of the events you will be attending...
attendance is by invitation only, as space is limited
kindly let us know by 25 October