Wedding at Steenberg Estate

Nikki & Andrew

Andrew & Nikki’s intimate wedding at Steenberg Estate was our first at this historic Cape Town venue. Steenberg Wine Estate dates back 325 years – one of the first Wine Estates in Africa! Nowadays it boasts with a world class golf course, a 5-star Hotel and Spa as well as a luxury security village – certainly some of the most sought after property in greater Cape Town. The grounds are immaculately kept, with a mix of old Cape Dutch buildings and modern architecture littered in between vineyards.

Photos by Natelee Cocks & Annerien Nel

Wedding at Steenberg Estate

Andrew, originally from South Africa met Nikki in California where they now live. Andrew got ready in his family home in Steenberg Village and Nikki in the amazing hotel on the estate. In case you were eyeing that beautiful vintage dress – it was Nikki’s mom’s wedding dress that was slightly modified to fit our bride – what a wonderful tradition! It is truly special to be able to carry on wearing an heirloom wedding gown like this, passed on for generations. Maybe one-day Nikki’s own daughter might also wear this dress.

The intimate outdoor ceremony, with only close family and friends attending, was held on the lawns in front of Catharina’s, one of two decorated restaurants on the estate. Having an outdoor wedding ceremony on this beautiful summer’s day was just perfect. The sunshine and the lush green gardens filled with flowers made for some amazing photos.

After the ceremony, guests were treated to canapes. Natelee and Annerien took the couple away for a few photos on the grounds and in the formal garden. All the shots were romantic and intimate. The evening was concluded with a stunning 3-course meal at Catharina’s – the perfect intimate wedding on the perfect South African summers day!