Nicole & Adam’s wedding weekend: When the whole guest list feels like family
Some weddings feel like a celebration.
Nicole and Adam’s felt like coming home.
Their journey started, as the best ones often do, in the most unexpected of places, working their first jobs together in Melrose Arch. From friends to something more, their love grew quietly until it was ready to take up space. And when it came time to get married, they knew exactly what they wanted: a weekend that felt intimate, laid-back, and full of joy.
Not just one big day. A slow, meaningful stretch of time to truly connect with the people they love.
A venue that felt like theirs
When they arrived at The Stone Cellar for the first time, Nicole and Adam just knew. It wasn’t only the view or the layout (though those helped). It was the feeling—the magic in the chapel, the calm of the farm, the warmth of the space.
“It felt like a weekend away—far enough from Joburg, but still close. The venue was so neat, so special… we loved that our friends and family could stay in the farmhouse. The whole experience felt intimate.”
Add a dam-turned-pool, a unique chapel, and rolling views around the reception space, and they had all the ingredients for the kind of weekend they’d been dreaming of.
Friday-friendships,
Saturday-celebration
One of Nicole’s favourite parts of the whole wedding? The decision to have everyone arrive a day earlier.
“That made the actual wedding day feel even more special—everyone already knew each other and felt comfortable. It wasn’t just a wedding. It was a weekend of connection.”
And that’s the quiet magic of weekend weddings: guests aren’t strangers making small talk in suits. They’re sharing charades by the fire, walks at sunset, and coffee the morning after. It all adds up to something warmer, realer, deeper.
The Joy Was Everywhere
When asked what stood out most about the day, Nicole didn’t hesitate:
“How happy we were—and how happy our favourite people were. The joy. The laughs. Just… everything.”
From the food to the dancing to those unexpected little moments of magic, it was the kind of day where love felt visible. Tangible. Loud in all the best ways.
And behind the scenes? Our team was quietly working to make it all unfold seamlessly.
“The Stone Cellar staff were incredible. They thought of things we hadn’t even considered.”
A Bit of Advice From the Bride
Nicole kept it real when asked what advice she’d give other couples:
- Don’t plan your day around what others want. Do what feels right for you.
- Let your loved ones help (you’ll forget a few things—it’s okay).
- Soak up the small things: getting ready, sharing meals, the moments between the moments.
Oh, and maybe get ready a little later if you want more time with your friends before the ceremony 😉
A Celebration That Felt Like Theirs
From teenage colleagues to partners in life, Nicole and Adam’s love story came full circle surrounded by trees, laughter, and the people who mattered most.
It wasn’t about flashy details.
It was about connection.
And when you’re standing in a chapel that used to be a milking parlour, looking out at golden hills with your favourite people around you, that’s all you really need.
