Craig & Jess
28–30 August 2026 · De Uijlenes, Gaansbaai, South Africa
Please join Craig & Jessica from 28 - 30 August, 2026 as we celebrate a Long Expected Wedding.
Our Story
2017
We met on the 9th of June 2017, at a mutual friend’s 18th birthday party. Adam introduced us to each other as the “social outcasts” of the party, as Craig was in a different class at school to the others and I was in a different school entirely. We realised later that we both felt a spark that first night. My Mom, being who she is, offered to give some of the kids at the party a lift home, Craig was one of the kids, and I was brave enough to ask for his number. That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship…
Friday
28th August 2026
Wedding Party Arrives
10:00 - 11:00
Set Up Time
12:00 -16:00
Early Guest Arrivals
17:00 - 18:00
Bring & Braai
18:00 - Late
Saturday
29th August 2026
7. First Dance
19:00
Jess And Craig Have Their First Dance As A Married Couple, Dance Floor To Open Afterwards.
8. Last Rounds
00:00
Final Rounds Before The Bar Closes.
2. Be Seated
14:00
Groom And Guests Make Their Way To The Ceremony Area And Find Their Seats.
1. Arrival
13:00
Guests Arrive At The Venue.
4. Canapés
15:30
Enjoy Some Drinks and a Light Snack While The Bridal Party Takes Photos.
3. Ceremony
14:30
The Ceremony Begins, Craig And Jess Get Married!
5. Reception
17:00
Guests Can Make Their Way To The Reception Venue And Be Seated.
6. Dinner & Speeches
18:00
After Some Speeches, Main Course Will Be Served.
10. Venue Closes
01:00
Okay, You Don’t Have To Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here. Take The Party Somewhere Else!
9. Bar Closed
00:30
Time To Call It A Night!
Sunday
30th August 2026
Breakfast & Final Goodbyes
08:00 -10:00
Enjoy Breakfast (And Maybe Second Breakfast?) With Craig and Jess Before The Guests Leave.
Clean Up
10:00 - 12:00
Stragglers May Be Put To Work
Kicking Out The Stragglers
13:00
(With Love) The Happy Couple Needs Some Alone Time.
De Uijlenes is an enchanting farm venue near Gansbaai, Western Cape, celebrated for its magical ceremony spaces and relaxed wedding weekends. With its blend of modern-rustic charm, farm-to-table dining, and cozy on-site cottages, it’s the perfect setting to escape the rush and celebrate with your favorite people.
Location
De Uijlenes
Grootbos Rd, Uilkraal, Gansbaai, 7220
Dress Code
Our wedding will be whimsical and Lord of the Rings inspired, cosplay is welcome/encouraged, but not compulsory.
Due to the season, we recommend bringing a spare pair of sensible shoes and a raincoat or umbrella.
If you are inclined to use the hot tubs at the accommodation, please bring a swimsuit.
Accommodation
We have booked accommodation at the venue. Some rooms are close to the party (Nightjar Farmhouse) while the rest are a short walk away (Nonnetjie Uil House). We have a variety of private and shared rooms which we will assign as best we can to meet needs and preferences.
If you also need accommodation on the 28th (Friday night before the wedding) to ease the amount of travel required on the morning of the wedding, please reach out to us directly so we can accommodate you for both nights.
We kindly ask for a R900 contribution per guest to stay overnight on the day of the wedding. Please attach your name on the EFT reference so we can keep record. Payment details are below:
Account Holder: Craig Weber
Discovery Bank
Branch Code: 679000
BIC/SWIFT: DISCZAJJXXX
Account Number: 13324903935
Contributions
Both accommodations come with a kitchenette and wood fired hot tub that you are welcome to use during our weekend’s celebrations.
The venue offers breakfasts for both Saturday and Sunday morning which you can ask for the day before at the front office.
You are also welcome to find your Saturday/Sunday breakfast or Friday dinner at a local restaurant in Gaansbaai.
Food & Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please reach out to Jess or Craig if you have any questions. We will do our best to keep this site up to date, so check back closer to the time for more information.