Garden Route Wedding Kay and Monty• Niki M Photography

Garden Route wedding venues are among my favorites in South Africa, and Kay & Monty Vineyards ranks high on that list. This beautiful wine farm set the stage for Jade and Greg’s wedding. It blended formal elegance with a music festival vibe! As a special touch, Jade was able to have her beloved horses nearby, just behind the ceremony site.

It’s always amazing to see the coordination team working closely with the couple to create a dream wedding. If you’re searching for a Garden Route wedding venue, I highly recommend Kay & Monty. The professionalism and stunning backdrop, so close to Plettenberg Bay, make it a standout. Their venue also caters to larger weddings, which is a great bonus!

Horses in the fields at Kay and Monty Vineyards

A Garden Route Wedding for Jade and Greg, pictured, at Kay and Monty Vineyards just outside Plettenberg Bay

Getting Wedding Ready in The Garden Route

While many of my clients choose holiday homes in Plett for wedding prep, there’s a 30-minute drive between The Crags and Plett. I love when couples select venues in and around The Crags for their prep. These locations offer a perfect blend of luxury and nature that mirrors the area’s beauty.

Greg stayed at Fairview House, while Jade and her bridal party stayed at Kay & Monty’s Manor House. Both locations are peaceful and picturesque—an absolute dream for photography! Kay & Monty Vineyards, located about 20km from Plettenberg Bay, borders Tsitsikamma’s forests. It’s ideal for couples who want an outdoor Garden Route wedding, or simply want to incorporate the breathtaking scenery.

The groom is photographed with his parents at garden route wedding preparation venue called Fairview House, which has old-world charm.

Portraits of a groom at Fairview House in the Garden Route

Garden Route wedding venue Kay and Monty

Gift ideas for a bride on her wedding day: a tennis bracelet

Jade the bride looks at her make-up as her bridesmaids look on. She chose a sleek up-do that could be loosened later for her outdoor garden route wedding at Kay and Monty

The bride puts on flip flops for her outdoor wedding.

Bride in a white dressing gown pours champagne for her bridesmaids who are wearing black dressing gowns.

Garden Route wedding venue Kay and Monty. Bride and her bridesmaids cheers with champagne.

Bridal portrait amongst the purple agapanthus, showing wedding dress with lace illusion neckline.

An Outdoor Ceremony in The Garden Route

Kay & Monty Vineyards, located about 20km from Plettenberg Bay, borders Tsitsikamma’s forests. It’s ideal for couples who want an outdoor Garden Route wedding, or simply want to incorporate the breathtaking scenery.

Jade and Greg’s ceremony took place by the Kay & Monty lake. The weather and light danced as they exchanged vows under the open sky. Thankfully, the clouds lifted by the time I finished their couple photos. We were blessed with stunning light and an incredible sunset!

All-white wedding ceremony set-up at Kay and Monty Vineyards.

Groom wears formal black tie for his outdoor wedding, surrounded by his bridal party also dressed in black.

The groom chose to have two of his female friends as groom's women.

An outdoor wedding ceremony in the Garden Route at Kay and Monty

Formal black-tie dress for an outdoor wedding.

Bride and groom are showered with white petals at their garden route wedding in The Crags

Bridesmaids dressed in black surround the bride

Large group of bridesmaids photographed with the bride

Bride photographed with her horse in the fields of Kay and Monty Vineyard wedding venue outside Plettenberg Bay

Bride and groom with their horse at their outdoor garden route wedding

Wedding photos with horses. The bride and groom walk alongside their horses during their portrait session.

Vineyard wedding photos in South Africa at Kay and Monty.

Vineyard wedding portraits in South Africa at a Garden Route wedding.

A Unique Wedding Reception Idea

When it came to putting together their wedding reception, Jade and Greg threw the rule book out of the window. They decided to host a food and music festival with a few speeches sprinkled in between, and a massive surprise for their guests at the end!

Canapés were served with a live performance as guests wandered between food and drink stands. The bridesmaids and groomsmen dreamed up everything from oysters and sushi to a dedicated tequila stand and patisserie. Their reception menu was a sensory feast!

As the party kicked off, guests were treated to a live performance by Good Luck. It was absolutely unforgettable!

This really was an exceptional wedding in the heart of the Garden Route!