The tranquil surroundings of the Grande Provence vineyards in Franschhoek make for the most amazing, secret elopement.

Kristina and Matt are both teachers from the UK and have taught in some interesting places like Uzbekistan and Angola. After visiting South Africa a couple times before, they decided to return for this special celebration and we’re glad they did!

They declared their love and said their I Do’s with the lush green Grande Provence vineyards behind them. They shared some local bubbly and few laughs before going off to explore the property with Riekert and his camera.

Later that evening, they shared a romantic dinner for two on the patio of the La Provencale Cottage, before calling their families with the exciting, surprise news of their marriage!

Kristina and Matt, it was such an honour to be part of this amazing journey! The way you love and support each other is wonderful to see!

To the spectacular team behind this elopement… Thank you!

Venue – Grande Provence

Photographer – Riekert Cloete

Wedding Officer – Symi, Tie the Knot Cape Town 

Hair & Makeup – Makeup by Lauren

Cake – Big Dog Cafe 

Flowers, Decor, Planning & Coordination – Runaway Romance

Some great feedback and amazing compliments from Kristina & Matt

We cannot begin to thank you enough for being so instrumental in helping us to have our perfect elopement. We could not have dreamed it would be any more beautiful than it actually was. Huge thanks for being constantly available to advise and reassure us during the planning process, and being there for us on the day to make sure it went as smoothly, calmly and beautifully as it did.