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AN AFRICAN
SANCUARY
OF LOVE
(Brought to you by Marisa - Moholoholo)
First of all, how would you best describe your ven- ue and what do you love most about it?
If you are looking for a fairy tale wedding Moholoholo is the ideal place. The thing I love most about the venue is that fact that it does not lean to a specific theme so you can do any- thing you like. Also due to it being so close to nature you do not need a lot to have the perfect wedding.
In your opinion, why is choosing the right venue important?
Both for the guests, Bride and Groom to be. We all want to remember our wedding as the perfect day and one also want your guests to talk about your wedding for days after the wed- ding. It must be a day to remember
What sets your venue apart from other venues?
We are unique due to the fact that we are not located in a city or town but outside nestled between Mountains, the Blyde River running past the venue. You will not get another venue that is so close to nature
What would you say should a couple consider when choosing a venue for their big day?
Give us your 3 main points. 1) The venue must blow you away, you need to be able to picture your wedding while walking around 2) You must feel comfortable with the staff 3) You must feel that you are getting good value for money, you do not want an over priced venue that does not suite all your needs
What is the number 1 most important part of choosing a venue?
You must like the venue from the moment you enter the gates And why? It is one of the most important things not to have any doubts .... You must like the venue and staff 100% from the start
What would you say is important when choosing the food at a venue?
The food needs to taste and look nice. Taste is one of the most important factors. You want your guests to have a well cooked and tasty food. You want them to talk about how good the food was and not how bad
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When looking for a venue, would you say it is best viewing a venue with family or without family? And why?
I think this differs from family to family. I always feel that it is nice to have someone with you when viewing a venue either a family member or a friend. They sometimes think of things that you will not think offt due to the overwhelming factor you might experience.
What should a couple consider while choosing a venue when it comes to the number of guests in- vited?
I would say the ideal wedding is between 100 and 120 guests. You want to be able to interact with all your guests on the night
Do you think a couple should keep accommoda- tion in mind when they book a wedding venue? Yes I think they should but I do not feel they have to be in charge of the guest’s accommodation. You can send a list of places in the area out and the guests can decide the standard and price they want to pay for their accommodation.
As we know, weather is sometimes unpredictable, keeping that in mind, what should a couple keep in mind when choosing the venue?
If you want to do an open air wedding you need to know when it is rainy season, you can obviously not control the weath- er so you always need to keep that in mind. A venue can also not control the weather And what can you offer the Bride and Groom to be to keep their wedding day perfect? We always tell all the brides that you have to have a plan B that you can fall back on. The plan B needs to be in place from day one so that you are not disappointed if you have to fall back on plan B
BONUS QUESTION. What is your favourite part about hosting weddings?
To see the final outcome, and to see the bride and grooms personalities reflect in the wedding as a whole. It is the most rewarding thing to look at the bride and groom during the reception and to see their happiness and the guests enjoying themselves.