Hennie & Madene
Welcome to the home of our wedding among the fynbos. Here you’ll find everything you need to celebrate with us on our wedding day.
We can't wait to welcome you to one of our favourite places in the world, surrounded by nature and the people dearest to us.
Love Hennie & Madene
WHAT IS LOVE?
Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part.
Because this is what love is.
Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being in love, which any fool can do.
Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident.
Those that truly love have roots that grow towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossoms have fallen from their branches, they find that they are one tree and not two.
Excerpt from Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
WEDDING DAY
9 May 2026 Forest Hall
The time will be shared closer to the date.
Address:
Forest Hall Estate
Forest Hall Road
The Crags
Plettenberg Bay
Please note that Forest Hall is located on a dirt road.
Open in Google MapsDress code: Elegant yet comfortable The ceremony is outdoors. In May the days are mild and the evenings cool, please dress accordingly.
RSVP
RSVP by 28 February 2026
Our wedding is adults-only, so that all our guests can relax and celebrate with us.
Plus-ones are by invitation only.
RSVP
PLACES TO STAY
Here are a few accommodation options in the area, with distances from Forest Hall indicated.
- Straw Bale House - 2km
- Bahia Formosa - 5km
- Elephant Country Guest House - 7km
- Trogon House and Forest Spa - 8km
- Newstead Wine Estate - 8km
- Lily Pond Country Lodge - 11km
- Hog Hollow Country Lodge - 11km
- Crags Country Lodge - 11km
- Moonshine on Whiskey Creek - 12km
- Wishbone Waters - 12km
- AfriCamps at Ingwe - 12km
- 20 Good Summers Farm Stay - 13km
- Fairview House - 14km
- Tamodi Lodge - 17km
You can also have a look on Airbnb and Booking.com for accommodation near Forest Hall.
SHUTTLE SERVICES
Please book in advance
GECKO TRAVEL & TOURS
(WhatsApp or cell)
+27 82 325 5620
+27 82 797 5133
JANSEN'S TRAVEL & TOURS
+27 44 533 9407
+27 83 251 6390 (WhatsApp)
GO JAMES
+27 76 612 2522
YOUR CHAUFFEUR
+27 65 176 1351
GARDEN ROUTE CABS
+27 82 604 5943
LINK CHAUFFEUR
+27 79 081 9050
+27 79 264 4394
GARDEN ROUTE EXPRESS SHUTTLES
+27 44 868 0346
FISH EAGLE TOURS
+27 83 232 7655
GIFTS
Thank you in advance for making the effort and travelling far to celebrate our special day with us. Your presence alone means the world to us. Should you wish to spoil us even further and make a contribution towards our piggy bank, any of the following are most welcome: EFT (bank details below), cash (post box provided at the reception) or even a gift voucher from Woolworths, Yuppiechef, Babylonstoren or Takealot will be appreciated.
Contact
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bank details
Bank: Absa
Account name: HE BRINK
Account number: 932 725 4452
Account type: Savings
Branch code: 632 005
SWIFT: ABSAZAJJ
EXPLORE THE AREA
Here are a few recommendations for eating, exploring, and enjoying your stay:
Restaurants
Wine estates
Local products
Places to visit
- Nature’s Valley
- Storms River Mouth (Tsitsikamma)
- Elephant Sanctuary Plettenberg Bay (The Crags)
- Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary (The Crags)
- Birds of Eden (The Crags)
- Monkeyland (The Crags)
- Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre (The Crags)
- Robberg Nature Reserve (Plettenberg Bay)
- Bloukrans Bungy (Tsitsikamma)
Have a look at the Cruise The Crags website for more ideas.