The Schedule
PRE-WEDDING
Saturday, 10 September to Tuesday, 13 September 2022
All-day
Bride's sisters, Tozi (Ndibongo) Schafer, Neliswa Ndibongo-LeCorn, and Buyiswa Ndibongo will be participating in a three-day, 112 km (70 mi), run along the Wild Coast. Any guests interested in participating, please follow the link above to view the video and register.
WEDDING WEEK
Day 1: Monday, 12 September 2022
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ukuthwala--Groom's choosing the one
Formal introduction of the Groom to the Bride's family at MHFN Homestead, Cove Rock, East London
TBD
Transport from East London Airport to Lodging
Bride and Groom to arrange transport. Please send your flight details to ingaandstefanwedding@gmail.com.
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Check into guests' respective hotel
Olivewood check-in is 2:00 PM
Crawford check-in is 2:00 PM
Prana check-in is 2:00 PM
5:40 PM
Transport: Birthday Braai to Olivewood
Guests staying at Crawford who plan to attend the Birthday Braai, please meeting at Crawford reception for 5:40 PM departure to Olivewood.
6:00 PM
Birthday Braai @ Olivewood
70th Birthday Braai for the Groom's Father at Olivewood. A mature event for guests over thirty years.
Day 2: Tuesday, 13 September 2022
6:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast at respective hotels
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lobola negotiations @ Olivewood by invitation only
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open schedule
Guests are welcome to golf, visit the beach, or enjoy the hotel facilities.
Golf: 7 AM - 2:30 PM, book your round here.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
11th Birthday Party for Bride's nephew at the Beach Bungalow
All children and their parents are welcome to attend.
6:00 PM -9:00 PM
Pre-wedding dinner at Olivewood
To celebrate the successful Lobola negotiations, all guests are invited to dine at Olivewood. The Groom will host a selection of guests at Olivewood's "The Governors". The Bride will host a selection of guests at Olivewood's "Blue Restaurant". Two venues, one celebration.
To see what restaurant you are located, click here.
Day 3: Wednesday, 14 September 2022
Traditional Wedding Attire Encouraged but Not Required
Wedding Day!
2:00 pm
Guest pick-up from Crawfords Beach Lodge and Prana Lodge
2:30-3:15 pm
Ukucanda ibala --The walking of the Bride and Groom
3:30 -4:30 pm
Speeches & Blessings over the Bride & Groom
Hors d' oeuvres to be served
4:30 -6:30 pm
Wedding pictures
Guests please be available for your "turn" with the Bride and Groom
6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Dinner & Reception
Day 4: Thursday, 15 September 2022
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM