
Nicol & Barry - photography by James Carlson
People always tell you that planning a wedding is one of the most stressful times in your life, so when it came to planning my own I was determined to not stress and enjoy every moment of it … famous last words!!
My hubby and I originally wanted to get married on the pristine beaches of Mauritius, this was a dream I have always had, but after realising that this was going to be WAY to stressful and not many of our friends and family would be able to attend our wedding, we s

Jen & Arlo - photography by Luca Barausse
Arlo & Jen started the celebrations early by having Arlo's bachelors party at the lodge up at the hide bar on the Thursday, wakeboarding & partying.. Wild bunch!! So much fun.. Sunglasses were essential for friday!! Their wedding was magical.. here are a few sneak pics by photographer Luca Barausse #umtamvunariverlodge #beachweddings #weddingvenue #southcoastweddings #portedward #perfectweddingday #umtamvuna #lucabarausse

Danielle and Cindy - photos by Devine Photography
To all that were involved in planning our wedding
Shirley thank you so much for the professional manner that you handled everything at our wedding. You and hailey were absolutely amazing and a pleasure to work with. The venue was fantastic and the guests cant stop talking about it. I would definitely recommend Umtamvuna to other people. Please also thank sally for us for the amazing food and the timely manner in which it was served. I would also definitely recommend Mich

Adrian Shields recently had the oppertunity to shoot a wedding at Umtamvuna River Lodge
"I love shooting people" Adrian Shields is known is for his relaxed manner on the day. It is no secret that calmer, happier couples photograph so much better. So choosing a photographer who has more than a decade of experience, coupled with an amazingly creative style and a relaxed demeanor can only result in great photos on your special day. Adrian is currently shooting Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. So contact him to find out whether he is available for your big day!
Vicki & Darryl
Love, Joy and laughter were the 3 words that have been used over and over to describe our wedding. Thank you Umtamvuna for the most stunning venue - not even the rain could dampen spirits! It was a perfect day! #beachweddings #weddingvenue #umtamvuna #portedward #southcoastweddings #riverlodge