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THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR MULTI-DAY WEDDING EXPERIENCE

what to expect


We want your wedding experience to be as unique as your love story, but we also know how helpful expectations are to the wedding-planning process. Here is a general timeline of most of our Ankawini weddings.

FRIDAY
day 1

Arrival of first guests

Generally, the wedding couple arrives at the venue on Friday, along with some of their closest friends and family members. Sometimes, wedding service providers also prefer to arrive on Friday. Check-in is at the Ankawini Pool Bar.

Friday night kuier

The venue is yours for the weekend, so make the most of it! Couples often kuier with their closest friends and family on the night before the wedding. It's usually a bring-and-braai, and the Ankawini Pool Bar will be open to serve you.

SATURDAY
day 2

Breakfast

For guests who booked Friday night accommodation, buffet breakfast is served from 8-10am below the ballroom.

Guest arrival

The rest of your wedding guests arrive throughout the day. Check-in is at the Ankawini Pool Bar.

Clay pigeon shooting

This is a popular pre-wedding morning activity for grooms & groomsmen, friends & family, and even brides & bridesmaids. It must be arranged ahead of time. We usually schedule for 10-11:30am, but these times can be adjusted.

Bridal Suite
Garden  Tower

Garden Tower Room 1 is our designated bridal suite, complete with its own private terrace with plenty of natural light. However, our brides can get ready in any room they choose. Most of our brides choose Garden Tower Room 1 or Garden Tower Room 5. Whichever room you choose, you can also order drinks from the bar to be delivered throughout your preparations.
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
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Groom's Suite
Kudu Bar

Complete with leather couches, leopards, and its own balcony overlooking the venue, the Kudu Bar is the perfect place for boys to be boys. It's great for photo ops, too. And to top it off, you can have drinks from the bar delivered throughout the morning.
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
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Ceremony
Barn or Riverside

Our most popular ceremony locations are the Barn and the Riverside, but we've had ceremonies in the riverbed and even on the lawn by the pool. The choice is yours.
Stefi + Christiaan | Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Adriene + Johan | Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Rozane & Benno | Ida Irvine Photography
Kristien + Adriaan | Ida Irvine Photography
Nathalie + Manuel | Ida Irvine Photography
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Photo sessions

Use this time to take family and wedding party photos before heading off to your newlywed session. We can pack you a cooler full of drinks and champagne, and we'll even drive for you if you'd like.
Ida Irvine Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography

Cocktail hour

While you're taking photos, your guests are on the lawn enjoying drinks, a grazing spread, and good company.
Ida Irvine Photography
Ida Irvine Photography
Elizabeth & Wilde Photography

Reception

Now it's time to party! Eat dinner, give speeches, celebrate, and dance the night away. Your DJ might have a closing time, but we don't.
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SUNDAY
day 3

Breakfast

For guests who booked Saturday night accommodation, buffet breakfast is served from 8-10am below the ballroom.

Guest departure

All guests and service providers must depart the venue by 11am unless otherwise arranged. Check-out is at the Ankawini Pool Bar.

Dreamy Decor

 Ankawini is a blend of classic and rustic architecture, making it the perfect backdrop for any style of wedding.
It's what dreams are made of.
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From now 'til forever

and all the other lovey-dovey things
Ankawini Couples

CONTACT US

email

info@ankawini.com
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phone

+264 81.475.6395​

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  • Home
  • Accommodation
    • Venue Accommodation
    • Tourist Accommodation >
      • Self-Catering Options
      • Booking Form
  • Venue
    • Venue Info
    • Availability
    • Events
  • Weddings
    • The Experience
    • Inquiries & Availability
    • Services & Policies
    • Happily Ever After
    • Gallery >
      • Bride & Groom Prep
      • Ceremony
      • Decor
      • Reception
  • Contact
  • Boskos