Cultural immersion, mindful travel, and a personal touch are shaping today’s destination weddings. Beyond choosing breathtaking locations, couples are also asking questions such as how to plan a destination wedding, how much do destination weddings cost?, and even are you legally married if you have a destination wedding?
At Vergenoegd Löw in Stellenbosch, South Africa, one of the most tranquil spots anywhere, even chosen by the judges of the 2024 Boutique Hotel Club Awards as the world’s Best Honeymoon Hotel, highlighted as a “romantic escape steeped in South Africa’s renowned wine heritage”.
Our friendly wedding planners are ready to answer all of your questions, while highlighting how special celebrations at our farm, situated at the gateway to Stellenbosch, combine stunning landscapes with sustainability, soulful gastronomy, and heritage charm. The result is a celebration that is both memorable and meaningful.
Nature, sustainability and luxury meet
Nature-inspired weddings remain one of the most sought-after destination wedding trends, and with good reason. Scenic vineyards, rolling mountains, and lush gardens provide the perfect backdrop for intimate celebrations.
At Vergenoegd Löw, this beauty is rooted in sustainable practices. All farming follows regenerative principles that build soil health, promote biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and use as few external inputs as possible. The team calls it “farming with, as opposed to against, nature.”
Integrated pest control is supported by the estate’s iconic Indian Runner ducks, flocks of sheep, a diverse poultry population, and 106 Dexter cattle – the largest herd of its kind on a Western Cape wine farm. Together, they enrich the soil, manage pests, and nurture a living ecosystem. Cover crops and insectary plants attract pollinators, while hands-on viticulture ensures that the grapes guide the winemaking process.
This approach allows couples to ground their vows in a landscape and sprawling indigenous gardens that thrive in harmony with nature. Luxury meeting sustainability in its purest form.
Slow travel in an intimate Cape heritage-inspired setting
More couples are embracing destination wedding South Africa experiences that unfold slowly, turning weddings into multi-day retreats.
At our five-star Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel, up to 42 guests can be accommodated on-site in four Deluxe Lodge rooms, four Vineyard Suites, six Luxury Cottages, and our luxurious Presidential Suite. The sumptuous Owner’s Villa is also available on special request.
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