Welcome to Casablanca Manor

The name is inspired by the Casablanca Lily, of which the symbolic meaning is a ‘heavenly gift’.


Your hosts Kobus and Lynn commit themselves with energy and enthusiasm to making your function and event perfect in every way. Casablanca Manor is situated on 8 hectares of African bushveld and is nestled amongst a variety of thorn trees.


Just approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from Pretoria, on the old Pretoria/ Bronkhorspruit road, it is a quick escape from the hussle and bussle of city life. It is easily accessible from the N4, east of Pretoria, as well as from Kempton Park and Johannesburg.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Celebrity Wedding of Dewald and Anel Wasserfall

Thank-you to all eager brides and grooms that were looking at Glitterati on Kyknet, week by week, looking out for the celebrity wedding of Dewald and Anel. As you probably saw on the Kyknet insert that was aired - their wedding was supposed to have been screened but due to technical errors (they deleted it by mistake) it was not aired. Dewald and Anel said we could show you some of their photos of their special day! Thanks Dewald and Anel! The two of you were an absolutely awesome couple! Thanks to Traudi Riegger, from Wedding Memories for the lovely photos. http://www.weddingmemories.co.za/

Dewald's Album - "Asem In" is quickly climbing the Afrikaans treffers. Well done guys! To find out more about Dewald and his band - go look at their website http://www.wasserfall-band.co.za/  and join him on Facebook to see him live at one of his shows.  Dewald also writes lyrics for many artists, and you can see why he is so popular, if you listen to the beautiful words in their album, "Asem In". 

Well, on their wedding day, Dewald made sure that the focus was not on him, but on his very special beautifully radiant bride, Anel!  Anel knew exactly what she wanted for their dream day, and together with Kobus they conceptualised the fairytale.




Their colour scheme was black and dusty pink, with dusty pink beads and crystals. With this the theme of branches or 'takke' was brought in with the dusty pink ribbon and lights that lit up the 'takke' on the tables. In the Chapel, 'takke' with soft dusty pink organza ribbons, roses and crystals were hung from the beams of the Chapel's ceilings.



The cake was cut in the garden, and afterwards the guests were served canapes, whilst the couple took photos. The wedding cake were dusty pink cupcakes in beautiful white knitted doiley cups.



Inside the napkins were seed pods with a dusty pink bead that was specially made by Anel and family for the special day. This tied in with the 'takke' theme, and was a stunning finish touch for the tables.





Anel and Dewald with Kobus, owner of Casablanca Manor, who helped conceptualise their special day.




Some of the distinguished guests, included celebrities such as the music group, Eden, Theuns Jordaan,  one of the Kolesky Broers....



...and they danced the night away...


The beautiful seed pod with dusty pink bead made by Anel, tied together with a black satin ribbon.

The hand bouquet was made by the talented bride and her mom - an absolutely beautiful crystal beaded bouquet...

Thank-you Dewald and Anel for allowing us the priviledge to share in this very special - beautiful fairytale day where you celebrated your love story! You are a very special couple - may your love for each other be an example for others. The Casablanca Team.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Special "Wedding Memories"

Some special wedding memories of our couples doing some cute poses and memories of special times at Casablanca - enjoy!  Some more coming soon! Watch this space! End of April we will be doing a feature on the April weddings which will include celebreties, weddings in the bush, and celebrety weddings at Casablanca Manor.


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Valentines Day Lunch 2011 at Casablanca Manor

Love was celebrated this year at Casablanca Manor with a scrumptious lunch buffet, champagne and loads of dessert and cake. It was enjoyed by young and old :) with guests finishing it off with a leisurely Sunday afternoon walk around the gardens.

Casablanca Manor Wedding Memories and Highlights from 2010

Reflecting on 2010 wedding memories, it was a wonderful year with very special memories shared with very special couples. Interesting trends from 2010, was the introduction of unique cake toppers reflecting something about the couple (e.g. couple on motorbike) and more yellow and blue being introduced into colour schemes.  



Monday, March 14, 2011

Fast start to 2011

2011 started off with a bang! From weddings, to baptisms to Valentines Day Celebrations - the team at Casablanca Manor have been energetically and passionately dedicating their time and commitment to these wonderful events.

Thank-you to all our past 2010 bridal couples and clients - it was a wonderful year indeed. Watch this space for some of our fondest memories of 2010 and some of the top wedding ideas.

This year we aim to have more regular blog updates, at least once a month, featuring tips and trends for weddings, interesting information and the latest photo's. We will also be featuring guest authors throughout the year. Please do send through any suggestions or things you would like to see in the blog.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Anel and Francois Wedding: Hannalee Photography

Lovely photos taken of the wedding of Anel and Francois, recently married at Casablanca Manor.

Thank-you for sharing these lovely pics Hannalee.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

A Tale to Inspire the Love of Your Life

31 DAYS TO INSPIRE THE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE


In our busy lives these days we are too content to think of things to spoil our loved ones with...therefore these tips that will follow over the next 31 days. They will help you to be much more romantic as if you were travelling on a gondola ride in Venice! This is also guaranteed - I hope - to get you out of trouble!



The trial period is 31 days - the amount of days they say it takes to change behaviour, and hopefully make you a permanent romantic!



Day 1 : We start with something easy and basic. Make your loved one a cuppa coffee (if you can a cuppucino) or tea (whichever is her favourite - if you dont know - then ummm you better find out soon - or you will be in trouble!). Take it to her and give her a cosy snuggle :) If you are creative - make a heart shape on the cuppucino with some hot chocolate powder - or in the saucer of her cup of tea or coffee. If you get stuck - emal me!



Photo taken by Traudi Riegger, from Wedding Memories





DAY 2

This is especially good if she had a tough day - pour her a bubble bath, scatter some rose petals on top of the bubbles and leading to the bath, light some scented candles.....



DAY 3

Rose or flower from garden on her pillow before she goes to bed...without her seeing :)