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The Wedding of

Ashleigh

&

Darren

03 · 10 · 2026
Ubunye Game Lodge
00 DAYS TO GO!
How It All Began

Our Story

a love story told in little moments
2012 – 2013

How We Met

They met somewhere between sound desks, Sunday gatherings, and teenage chaos at their youth group. What began as simple conversations slowly turned into a genuine, effortless friendship long before anything romantic ever crossed their minds.

Our first holiday together
Salt Rock
28 Dec 2017

The First Date

After reconnecting at a church camp, a casual outing to Hudsons—not even officially meant to be a date—became the moment everything finally shifted. That night, under city lights, they shared their first kiss.

04 May 2018

Making It Official

Patience was required for the right moment. Finally, in the Botanical Gardens, with a friend having secretly set up a perfect picnic, he asked her to officially be his girlfriend.

Making It Official
I Love You
Just an Ordinary Day

The "I Love You's"

There were no perfect conditions or rehearsed words. She said it first—casually, honestly, without overthinking it. Somewhere between ordinary days, it simply slipped out, and everything changed.

Every Year

A Place of Our Own

For him, Salt Rock had been part of life since childhood. For both of them, it became something more—a sanctuary they’ve returned to every single year together, quietly and perfectly becoming theirs.

A Place of Our Own
The Proposal
28 Mar 2025

The Proposal

It was only fitting that it happened there. On the beach at Salt Rock, the backdrop of their whole story, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. A pure, full-circle moment.

and now, forever.
03 · 10 · 2026 · Ubunye Game Lodge, Limpopo
The Big Day

Wedding Details

This will be a full weekend celebration, and all guests are warmly invited to join us Friday to Sunday.

Schedule

Friday

14:00
Guest Check In

Guests staying at Ubunye Game Lodge may check in.

17:00
Bring & Braai With A side of Padel

Please bring a dop, a chop and your active wear. The idea is to enjoy the late afternoon together playing padel and braaing. All guests are welcome.

22:00
Lights Out

An early night to be ready for the big day

Saturday

09:00
Breakfast for Ubunye Lodge Guests

Guests of Ubunye Lodge receive a complimentary breakfast buffet.

12:00
Guest Check-In

Guests staying at Ubunye Lodge from Saturday to check in.

14:30
Guests Arrive For The Ceremony

Arrive, settle in, and enjoy refreshments as we gather before the ceremony begins.

15:00
Ceremony

We kindly request that guests keep their phones packed away until the opportunity is announced for them to take their own photos.

16:00
Canapés & Cocktails

Light bites and drinks to enjoy whilst sunset photos are taken.

18:00
Reception

Dinner, speeches, and dancing as we celebrate into the evening.

23:30
Last Dance

It's closing time. "So gather up your jackets, move it to the exits. I hope you have found a friend."

Sunday

09:00
Breakfast for Ubunye Lodge Guests

Guests of Ubunye Lodge to meet at the reception hall to enjoy their complimentary breakfast buffet.

Venue

Ubunye Game Lodge

Portion 3, Farm Klipoortjie 564, Limpopo

Travel Notes:
12km sand road to the venue.
Due to road upgrades to the R516 please add 30 minutes to your travel time.
Gate codes will be sent by Ubunye on the day of arrival.

Venue Photo Venue Photo 2
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Things to Do

While you're here for the weekend, feel free to enjoy the surroundings and make the most of the area.

On-Site Activities

Game drives, quad biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, volleyball, darts, pool, and boma fires.

Explore Waterberg Biosphere

Wander through immense natural trails and scenic surroundings of the biosphere.

Doorndraai Dam

Cool off near the dam or enjoy sweeping views of the water system.

Lekhalo Zipline

Thrill-seekers can enjoy nearby zipline safaris offering stunning views of the landscape.

A Note on Dressing Up

What to Wear

Formal · Colourful · Bushveld-ready

Our celebration takes place in the heart of the bushveld —
wild, warm, and full of golden light. We'd love for our guests
to dress in a way that feels as beautiful as the setting.
Formal attire, in colours that celebrate the day.

these colours are reserved for the bride, groom & bridal party
Blush Pink
Orange
Bright Pink
Butter Yellow
Gold
Champagne
Baby Pink

For the Ladies

Midi or maxi length dresses, please — the terrain is beautiful
but uneven, and we want you comfortable all evening.
Block heels or formal flats are your best friends on a bush road.
Any colour you love, as long as it isn't from the palette above.

For the Gents

Formal trousers, a collared shirt, and smart shoes.
A blazer is always welcome. Leave the jeans, shorts,
and slops at home — and please, no black or white.
A pop of colour would make us very happy.

Kindly, no jeans · no shorts · no slops · no black · no white —
and the sunset palette above belongs to the wedding party alone.

We can't wait to see you dressed up.
Capture the Memories

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Candid shots are our favourite.
With Gratitude

Gift Registry

The fact that you're travelling to be with us means more
than we can put into words. Your time, your love, and the
effort of making the journey is already the greatest gift
you could give us.

If you'd like to contribute towards our new life together,
a gift is always welcome and deeply appreciated.

Join Us

RSVP

Please let us know if you'll be joining us on our special day.
Kindly respond by 31 July 2026

Would you like to book on-site accommodation? On-site accommodation is subject to availability. You will be notified on the outcome.
Which parts of the weekend will you be joining us for?
We can't promise every song, but we'll do our best.
We look forward to a wonderful weekend together with you.
If you are having trouble completing the form, please reach out to us.
Frequently Asked

Questions

The bar will be a cash bar for the evening. We'd recommend coming prepared so you can celebrate in style all night long.

The last 12km to Ubunye Game Lodge is a sand road, so please plan accordingly — flat shoes are your best friend. In addition, SANRAL is currently upgrading the R516 road from the R511 intersection towards Bella Bella, which means active stop-and-go construction along the route. Please add at least 30 minutes to your travel time to make sure you arrive relaxed and on time.

We love your little ones, but this celebration is an adults-only affair. We hope this gives everyone the chance to let their hair down and enjoy the evening fully — we'd love to see you on the dancefloor.

We're asking all guests to keep phones away and be fully present during the ceremony — we want you to soak up every moment just as it happens. Don't worry though, there will be a dedicated moment set aside for guests to take their own photos. Until then, leave it to the professionals.

You won't get wet, we promise. Both the ceremony and reception venues are indoors, so whatever the weather does, the celebration carries on beautifully.

Please RSVP by 31 July 2026. RSVPs received after this date may not be able to be accommodated, so please don't leave it to the last minute — we'd hate to miss you.

Invitations have been carefully considered and extended to specific guests by name. We're unfortunately unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those named on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding.

Guests are welcome to arrive from 14:30. The ceremony begins promptly at 15:00, so please make sure you've found your seat and settled in before then. We'd hate for you to miss a moment.