Beach Weddings - Permits and Outdoor Weddings

BEACH WEDDINGS – PERMITS and OUTDOOR WEDDINGS

On Mountains, Beaches, Forests, on Horseback, in Vine yards, Botanical gardens or just Outdoor . . . . Cape Town is the place to have your celebration.

Weddings in the wild - whether on a game farm or a pristine beach - have an irresistible allure for many, but it’s just as well to be aware of some cautions (and precautions) you need to consider.

Should you be planning to marry on a public beach, you will need to obtain permission.

EVENTS APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
Tel: 021 483 9013/021 483 9272
Fax: 021 957 0046
Email: events.permit@capetown.gov.za

FILM SHOOTS AND PERMITS
Tel: 021 483 9060
Fax: 021 483 9061
Email: film.permit@capetown.gov.za

For more information and to obtain permission for events or Weddings on the Clovelly Beach up to Frank's Bay on the False Bay Coast, e-mail Harold Ross the responsible official:
Harold.Ross@capetown.gov.za or fax him at +27 12 713 0102

For the area from Cemetery Beach to Wooley's Pool in the Muizenberg area call Byron Kemp on +27 12 788 7881/1929 or email him:
byron.kemp@capetown.gov.za

For the areas Hout Bay and Llandudno you may contact Keith Cerfontyne on +21 21 788 5215 or email him: keith.cerfontyne@capetown.gov.za

The Officials will inform you of the Administration fee and the Area Usage fee. If you are using the services of a wedding coordinator, he or she will be able to acquire the necessary permit for you. Bear in mind, that the drinking of alcohol is not permitted on public beaches.

If you are travelling into the bush or remote mountains for your wedding or honeymoon, we recommend that you check in advance whether you need to take malaria tablets, as this is advisable in certain regions and that you use a qualified Guide that knows the area well.

Whilst it might seem very romantic to marry on top of Table Mountain, this can be fraught with unforeseen problems. The weather is the major factor to be taken into account, as when the famous Cape South-Easter blows at gale force, the cableway does not operate. Since this is the only means of reaching the summit - besides physically climbing the mountain - you do run the risk of your wedding being put on hold for another day.

Alternatively, you could be halfway through the ceremony when the cloud comes down and you have to leave the mountain!
Nevertheless, if this really is your dream, the venue they offer is most suitable for small wedding parties (up to 15 people) and despite the possible drawbacks, the bonus is of course the magnificent views.

We recommend, however, that you contact a function coordinator, who will be able to organise it all for you. Incidentally, as it is always several degrees cooler on top of the mountain, remember to take warm clothing with you, regardless of the weather at ground level. It is advisable that you check the weather 7 days before the time. http://www.weathersa.co.za/

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