The Cape is renowned as one of the world's most beautiful and satisfying holiday destinations. Timeless yet ever-changing, its sweeping vistas attract visitors from all corners of the world,  eager to explore and experience one of the last few unspoilt places around. The luckier visitors stay at a remarkable hotel called Grande Roche. Set against a magnificent mountain backdrop in the heart of the Cape's historic Winelands, this immaculately restored 18th century complex offers the best of everything to the discerning guest. Situated just off the main street in the gracious old town of Paarl, Grande Roche is an easy 45-minute drive from Cape Town and its international airport.   From the time one enters the elegant front door until one's reluctant departure, the impression is one of unhurried good taste. It's the only Relais & Chateaux - Relais Gourmand 5-star estate hotel on the African continent - and it shows.   But Grande Roche is much more than just an hotel. The old T-shaped manor house, dating back to 1707, accommodates the award-winning Bosman’s Restaurant where a reservation is a promise of a treat in store.  From the spectacular breakfast to the innovative lunch and dinner, which is the highlight of the day, executive chef Frank Zlomke and his team demonstrate their art.    Imaginative combinations of flavours and textures of quality ingredients are perfectly prepared and presented to make up a culinary experience of the highest order.  Inside the manor house you will also find a wine cellar, the Huguenot private dining room, a large and lavishly appointed lounge and a fascinating art and antique shop. The stylish Bistro Allegro that adjoins the patio and pool area offers relaxed and informal dining.   The well-stocked cellar with its rare wines and vintage champagnes – is a delight to guests, who are assisted in their choice by Cellarmaster/Sommelier Mia Martensson and who also conducts private wine tastings. Unashamed luxury, unmatched comfort and painstaking attention to detail make this hotel special. Then there's the unusual decorative blend of classic elegance, the thatched roofs and bamboo ceilings.

Your Wedding at Grande Roche
It is always a pleasure for us to arrange weddings at Grande Roche. We take great care to ensure that everything is well organized; paying special attention to each and every detail to make your special day seamless and memorable! Our intimate chapel has been carefully restored and is the perfect setting for quiet meditations or romantic wedding ceremonies. The quaint venue seats eight people, but a maximum of 14 guests can be accommodated with additional chairs. There is a scenic open area directly outside of the chapel, with beautiful views of Paarl Mountain and the Paarl Wine Valley, which can accommodate a further 45 guests. Bosman's Lawn is used for larger wedding ceremonies and can accommodate 120 guests. The lush, magnificent lawn is situated beside the Manor House and boasts spectacular views of the Drakenstein Mountains. For individual arrangements and more detailed information please contact Yolanda Prinsloo our Wedding Planner and Banqueting Manager at Grande Roche.

The Wedding Package
A welcome drink awaits you on arrival at Grande Roche with a fruit basket and mineral water in your suite. Accommodation for three nights in the Honeymoon Suite, inclusive of a South African breakfast with sparkling wine & oysters. This can be enjoyed in your suite, on your private patio or as a leisurely breakfast on the Manor House terrace. Prepare for your special day by having a shoulder and back massage or a reflexology treatment. A hairdresser will attend the bride in the privacy of the suite. To spoil her further she can choose one of the following options: Professional make up, a Mini facial and a Honeymoon Gift pack; or a hand massage with a French manicure; or if preferred, a Pedicure with ankle/calf massage and exfoliation. The ceremony will be held in the hotel's 300 year old chapel and conducted by a local minister. For couples who are not South African citizens, we will arrange for the authentication of the marriage to comply with legal registration in their home country. Seasonal flowers of your choice will be supplied by our florist for the bridal bouquet and buttonhole for the bridegroom, as well as arrangements for the chapel and Honeymoon Suite. An organist, playing on the 19th century pedal organ in the chapel, will play three pieces of music from the selection compiled by the organist. To commemorate the occasion, your names will be engraved on a brass plaque on the chapel door. For you to celebrate the occasion, our pastry chef will prepare a wedding cake for up to eight guests, with your preferred filling and decorated with fresh flowers. A romantic five course dinner for two, excluding wine, served in the award-winning Bosman's Restaurant, or if you prefer in the WA de Klerk Private Dining Room.

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