The Elephant Hide Guest Lodge is a small, intimate and very private venue situated on the Welbedacht clifftops. The spectaular views over Knysna Lagoon offer a stunning back-drop for your special day. The lodge can assist with both the ceremony and the reception of up to 50 guests comfortably. Our wooden deck and pool area overlooks the lagoon, where the sun sets behind the mountains - a very special and romantic venue to tie the knot. The reception area has a large, cosy fireplace which adds a glow on cooler days.
Our wedding package can include our 4 STAR accommodation, consisting of 7 suites (14 adults and 2 children) inviting you to have exclusive use of the entire lodge for this special occasion.
Louise Utermark, our in-house Wedding Planner and qualified Cordon Bleu Chef, is available to assist you with every last important detail, help set up and accommodate your budget, designing a menu to suite your theme.,... blending with your favourite dishes and tastes... answer all your questions and make sure the day is one you will never forget. She works with professional and reliable service providers who all have the same high standard of service.>
Both Plated and Buffet Menus are available, for example:
Plated
Cold smoked tuna carpaccio served with creamed cheese,
wasabi, soya sauce & pickled ginger
Mini kitke
Lime & lemongrass Sorbet
*(served in an unusual glass)
Ostrich fillet with a wild mushroom sauce,
Roasted vegetables served with a potato & parmesan timbale
A selection of cheeses served with hazelnut biscuits & preserves
Rich chocolate torte with white chocolate icecream
Buffet
Canapes
Carrot & coriander soup sips with garlic croutons
Mini Thai chicken burgers
Fresh oysters topped with a lime, chilli & coriander salsa
Bobotie springrolls with mint chutney
Sushi Phyllo tartlets filled with roasted red pepper, pesto & goats cheese
Main
Pork medallions with an orange & pecan nut sauce
Fresh Linefish in a Thai green curry broth
Blackened chicken breast with a mango, avo & coriander salsa
Roasted rosemary new potatoes
Fragrant rice
Roasted veg
Gourmet salad of Roasted butternut, beetroot, rocket, goats cheese & hazelnuts
Crunchy Thai Cabbage Salad
Dessert
Fruit kebabs drizzled with a lemongrass syrup
Tiramisu
Berry Cheesecake
With a theme: African Flair
3 courses all plated
Seafood Potjie Soup OR Bobotie springrolls with a dipping sauce
Mini corn bread loaves
Slow-cooked lamb shanks served on sweet potato mash & smoked paprika-roasted vegetables
Chocolate mousse in a chocolate potjie pot with a chocolate porcupine quill
OR
Trio of African desserts:
Mini Koeksisters, mini milktarts, mini malva puddings with custard
Garnished with a chocolate porcupine quill
“ I have a love for what I do, seeing a happy bride with a smile on her face as her groom wipes tears from his eyes, is true satisfaction to my work. Understanding what you want for your day putting it all together in its place so that everything runs smoothly, is my first priority!"
