Mont Rochelle ... exquisite Wineland Weddings in South Africa

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Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful settings in the World’

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards offers the perfect vineyards setting for a wedding. With its breathtaking position on a working wine farm, a stone’s throw from the quaint village of Franschhoek, this boutique hotel exudes a quintessential country charm. Boasting one of the best views of the valley, it provides a stunning backdrop for a wedding and also ranks among the top honeymoon destinations in the Cape.

At Mont Rochelle each wedding is approached as an individual creation, designed to fulfil every expectation of the bride and groom. A choice of picture-perfect settings and glorious dining venues combined with luxurious accommodation, warm Cape hospitality and gourmet cuisine, discern the world class offering here. Wedding guests may be accommodated in 16 superbly-appointed en-suite bedrooms and six sumptuous suites, offering captivating views, while newlyweds may revel in the romance of discovering secluded corners of the farm together, or indulge in midnight feasts in the privacy of their splendid suite.

A small, attentive team offers warm, personal service and invaluable experience to ensure a seamless wedding, whether a small and intimate family affair, or a lavish occasion for up to 80 guests. A choice of magical outdoor venues is on offer to host the wedding ceremony, including the Rose Garden which accommodates up to 80 guests; the Vineyard Rooftop that will seat up to 60 guests; and the Slave Bell where a ceremony can be held for up to 30 guests.

Culinary wedding feasts may be held at the Country Kitchen restaurant with its enchanting garden setting for parties of up to 60, while a wedding marquee set in the picturesque winery garden can accommodate up to 80 guests. 60-Seater, fine dining restaurant Mange Tout with its wrap-around views serve as a third venue option when the wedding party books the hotel exclusively for a minimum of two nights.

Cuisine at Mont Rochelle is a world-class affair, with chefs at both restaurants adept at creating tailor made menus featuring the freshest local produce, with 3-course menus from R250 (about £20!) per person. The attentive, one-stop service extends to sourcing and arranging services such as live music, flowers and table settings (these may be requested at an added fee), while special packages for Bridal or Honeymoon couples offer great value options.

Mont Rochelle Wedding Package

Mont Rochelle has an amazing package that offers couples the ultimate winelands wedding celebration with:

    • a 2-night stay in the Honeymoon Suite with its own private garden and splash pool. Includes full English breakfast each morning.
    • the services of a Minister to coordinate all the legal requirements and perform the ceremony at one of Mont Rochelle’s picturesque venues;
    • a picnic lunch-for-two;
    • a sensuous dual full body massage;
    • a private hair and make-up session for the bride;
    • a bouquet of flowers for the bride and button hole for the groom;
    • post-wedding canapés served with a bottle of Graham Beck Brut MCC;
    • a romantic dinner for two at Mange Tout with a personalised Belgian chocolate wedding cake as dessert for up to eight guests.
    • complimentary airport transfers are provided to and from Mont Rochelle;
    • a welcome drink on arrival,  in-room treats such as fresh fruit, handmade Huguenot chocolates; and a bottle of Mont Rochelle Cabernet Sauvignon with a personalised label. 

WEDDING PACKAGE: All included from R34 500 (About £2,850).

Accommodation rates are available for friends and family wishing to join the bridal couple for a stay-over at the hotel.

Mont Rochelle Honeymoons

Alternatively, the Mont Rochelle Honeymoon Special is an exceptional gift to newlyweds, offering the bride accommodation at a 50% reduced rate, per booking for two people sharing for a minimum of three nights, including full English breakfast daily and a room upgrade when availability allows.

The Honeymoon Hideaway package at Mont Rochelle offers couples three nights of luxury and pampering in an unmatched setting, from R18 000 (less than £1,500) for two people sharing. This superb offer comprises luxury accommodation in a plush Pinotage Suite, with a delicious full English Breakfast included each morning; and a 5-course Degustation dinner for two at Mange Tout, paired with Mont Rochelle wines on the night of arrival; as well as lunch at the Country Kitchen on a day of choice. Special romantic touches include fresh fruit and flowers, handmade truffles and a bottle of French champagne awaiting in the suite on arrival. Adding to the experience is a sensuous Couple’s Massage (45 minutes), as well as an hour’s exclusive use of the Wellness Centre with its Jacuzzi and Sauna. Rounding off this perfect honeymoon package, is a cellar tour and wine tasting of Mont Rochelle’s wines, plus a ‘Best of the Winelands’ Private Wine Tour, which includes a hearty lunch on one of the surrounding wine estates.

Guests attending a wedding here may enhance their visit with a cellar tour and wine tastings of the award-winning Mont Rochelle and Miko vintages, or indulge in brisk vineyard walks, horse riding and mountain biking. Unique experiences are also on offer, such as wine tasting on horseback and tastings of delicious dishes expertly paired with select Mont Rochelle wines. Or simply refresh in the sparkling swimming pool with sun deck. Facilities include a serene massage room with an adjacent Jacuzzi to ensure guests leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards
www.montrochelle.co.za
Tel: +27 21 876 2770
Email: info@montrochelle.co.za
Follow on Twitter @MontRochelleH

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