Saturday, March 29, 2008

Ulusaba Lodge, South Africa WEDDING PACKAGES



WEDDING PACKAGES

Why get married at Ulusaba?
We love weddings, and what could be more spectacular or evocative than a ceremony in the African Bush? This is the kind of wedding your guests will be talking about for years to come, although it’s not just about them of course! We’ve put together a series of four wedding options, from simple to lavish, all designed to ensure the bride and groom get off to a fantastic start!

What are the options?

Pure Romance:
For the couple who want a private, romantic wedding without too much fuss


Simply Exclusive:
For those who want to bring their friends and family along but don’t want all the frills and bows

Pure Indulgence:
Designed for the couple who want a private and romantic wedding with a lot of pampering!

Premium Exclusive:
For those who want to celebrate with their nearest and dearest with all the trimmings

What’s included with ALL of the above?
3 nights’ accommodation for the bride and groom
All your meals and beverages (including special wedding meals), and unlimited French Champagne
The ceremony at any one of a variety of stunning locations either within the lodges or in the Bush (transfers included)
A minister, preparation for the ceremony, processing of all legal documents
Wedding cake
Twice daily game drives in the Bush
Complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability)
Optional room for the bride on the eve and/or day of the wedding (subject to availability)
Optional private dinner for two on the eve of the wedding
Optional breakfast in bed on the morning after the ceremony
Pressing of the bride and grooms’ outfits
A wedding gift from us and plenty of other little extras and surprises!

What else is included?

Our Pure Romance option includes all the above goodies as well as:
30 minute massage each for the bride and groom

Our Pure Indulgence option includes all the above goodies as well as:
A 1 hour body massage for the bride and groom the day before the ceremony
A bridal bouquet, a button hole for the groom and flowers for decoration
Special wedding turn down service in the bride and groom’s room
Manicure, pedicure and make-up for the bride on the day
Assistance from staff for the bride and groom for dressing, hair etc.
30 minute ‘Quick Fix’ mini-facial for the bride the day after the ceremony

Our Simply Exclusive option includes all the above goodies as well as:
· 3 nights hire of one lodge for up to 20 guests and private use of game vehicles, with extra nights available
30 minute massage each for the bride and groom
Special wedding turn down service in the bride and groom’s room


Our Premium Exclusive option includes all the standard goodies as well as:
3 nights hire of one lodge for up to 20 guests and private use of game vehicles, with extra nights available
A 1 hour body massage for the bride and groom the day prior
Special wedding turn down service in the bride and groom’s room
A bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquet, button holes for the groom and wedding party, flowers for decoration
Manicure, pedicure and make-up for the bride on the day
Two manicures that the couple can give to the guests of their choice (e.g. bridesmaid, mother of the bride)
Assistance from staff for bridal party dressing, hair etc.
Optional dinner party for the ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ to be arranged at two different locations at the lodge
5 disposable cameras for use at the wedding dinner
30 minute ‘Quick Fix’ mini-facial for the bride the day after the ceremony


Available on request (not included in the rates)
We have lots of exciting extras available on request including a spectacular helicopter flight through the Blyde River Canyon to take in God’s Window, followed by a romantic picnic with views of The Pinnacle, a place of breathtaking beauty high above the world! We can also arrange extra flowers, hairdressing, flights, table gifts – in fact pretty much anything!



Photography packages available on request (see rates below)

RATES 2008/2009
(valid from 1st October 2008 until 30th September 2009)


Pure Romance
All prices are per couple
3 nights extra night
Safari Room R32,600 R9,200
Elephant or Rock Cliff Room R44,600 R13,200
River Room R50,000 R15,000
River Room with plunge pool R56,600 R17,200
Master Suite with plunge pool R56,600 R17,200
Rock Suite R56,600 R17,200
Makwela Suite with plunge pool R60,200 R18,400



Pure Indulgence
All prices are per couple
3 nights extra night
Safari Room R35,500 R9,200
Elephant or Rock Cliff Room R47,500 R13,200
River Room R52,900 R15,000
River Room with plunge pool R59,500 R17,200
Master Suite with plunge pool R59,500 R17,200
Rock Suite R59,500 R17,200
Makwela Suite with plunge pool R63,100 R18,400






Simply Exclusive
All prices are for up to 20 guests sharing either Rock or Safari Lodge
3 nights extra night
R365,800 R120,000


Premium Exclusive
All prices are for up to 20 guests sharing either Rock or Safari Lodge
3 nights extra night
R370,950 R120,000


Please note that our normal terms and conditions apply. Ulusaba reserves the right to change the rates at any time and supplements and minimum stays may apply during peak periods.



Photography Packages
All prices below are net rates and non commissionable

Option 1:
This option includes approximately 200 jumbo size photographs (includes black and white sepia photos, machine printed on colour paper)

Photographs are taken in the following order:
Bride getting dressed (1 hour before the ceremony)
Duration of the ceremony
Formal groups, family and friends
Bride & Groom
Wedding Reception (1 hour from the arrival of the bridal couple)

2008 R6,720
2009 Available upon request

Option 2:
This option includes approximately 300 jumbo size photographs (includes black and white Sepia photos, machine printed on colour paper)

Photographs are taken in the following order:
Bride getting dressed (1 hour before the ceremony)
Duration of the ceremony
Formal groups, family and friends
Bride & Groom
Wedding Reception (3 hours from the arrival of the bridal couple, includes all guests’ tables and reception procedures)

2008 R8,100
2009 Available upon request

Shipping of Wedding Album
· If the couple is in South Africa for at least 6 days after the wedding, the album will be couriered to their hotel at an additional charge of R350
· Overseas insured courier is an additional R1,140

Please note:
· All negatives are included in both photography packages
· All photographs are placed in a high quality flip album (25cm x 19cm x 6cm)
· All photographs are copied onto a CD and included in the album