Whispering Thorns

Whispering Thorns A picturesque glass wedding venue hosting unique love stories.

25/11/2025

At Steff & Mike’s wedding, every table told a story, soft pastel apricots, peaches and a pinch of blush tones, layered with candlelight and delicate florals that felt both intentional and effortless. Roses, lisianthus, garden blooms and some of Steff’s favourite….. anthiruims, spilled from glass vases, framed by flickering peach and beige candles that cast a warm, romantic glow. The monogrammed menus, the gentle folds of each napkin, the symmetry of the place settings, nothing was left to chance, yet everything felt natural.

What made this wedding timeless wasn’t just the palette or the florals, it was the harmony. The way the light danced across the vaulted ceilings, the quiet luxury of the gold accents, the softness of the textures against the architectural lines. It’s a look that will feel just as beautiful ten years from now as it did that day.




Moments in black and white…
24/11/2025

Moments in black and white…


Oh yes………. Modern romance, where trend met timeless with effortless grace. The floral palette at Christie-Mari & Marco’s...
23/11/2025

Oh yes………. Modern romance, where trend met timeless with effortless grace. The floral palette at Christie-Mari & Marco’s wedding was a symphony of peach, blush, pastel rainbow and soft ivory, layered with dahlias, snapdragons, roses, and hydrangeas that felt both fresh and eternal. Candles in warm tones… peach, beige, and soft pink, glowed throughout the space.

What’s trending now? Brides are leaning into layered textures and tonal harmony, and it was evident in every detail here. From the mirrored bases beneath floral centerpieces to the ribbed glass candle holders with gold accents, the styling embraced depth without excess. The use of personalized illustrated place cards and soft watercolor tones speaks to the current love for bespoke artistry, where every guest feels seen and every detail tells a story.

And yet, what makes this wedding truly timeless is its restraint. The elegance wasn’t loud, it whispered. White linens, gold cutlery, and soft candlelight created a canvas that will never go out of style. It’s a celebration that could live in any decade and still feel like the height of sophistication.







22/11/2025

The glass chapel stands in quiet reflection as the dam mirrors the last light of day. A fleeting moment when dawn gives way to night, and the horizon glows with a soft farewell. It’s the kind of beauty that feels eternal, an embrace between architecture and nature, where silence speaks louder than words.

20/11/2025

Christie-Mari & Marco’s wedding was a celebration of love framed by breathtaking architecture. The soaring glass walls of Whispering Thorns allowed nature itself to become part of every moment, sunlight streaming in, bushveld views stretching endlessly, and the glow of crystal chandeliers casting a timeless elegance above.

There’s something extraordinary about saying “I do” in a venue designed with glass architecture: it blurs the line between indoors and outdoors, creating a seamless harmony between luxury and landscape. Guests are enveloped in beauty from every angle, with the grandeur of chandeliers overhead and the romance of the bushveld beyond. It’s not just a venue, it’s an experience that feels both intimate and infinite.







14/11/2025

Angelique & SW’s wedding was a masterclass in elegance, intentionality, and modern romance.

From the moment guests entered the reception space, they were enveloped in a soft glow created by layers of candlelight, mirrored surfaces, and floral textures that danced with the evening light.

The tablescapes were thoughtfully varied yet beautifully cohesive. Some featured tall black candle stands paired with white taper candles, while others embraced low glass votives, organic ceramic elements and delicate floral runners.

The florals… white roses, baby’s breath, and seasonal blooms, were styled in clusters that felt both organic and refined. Each table told its own story, yet together they created a seamless visual rhythm across the room.

This approach reflects what today’s brides are loving: intentional contrasts, monochromatic palettes with depth, and a mix of height and texture. The wax-sealed menus, black-edged plates, and layered glassware added that editorial touch that is trending right now. It proves that luxury lies in the details.

And perhaps most importantly, this wedding is a perfect example of how varying your tablescapes while keeping a unified palette is a smart way to stretch your floral budget. By mixing high-impact arrangements with more minimal compositions, you create visual interest without compromising on cohesion. The result is a space that feels curated, elevated, and entirely unforgettable.





Set beneath the canopy of ancient trees and framed by the glass architecture of our venue, every moment was steeped in r...
03/11/2025

Set beneath the canopy of ancient trees and framed by the glass architecture of our venue, every moment was steeped in romance and intentional design.

From the very first step, guests were welcomed with a pastel-hued seating chart that blended soft yellow and powder blue panels, adorned with fresh florals in blush, peach, and ivory. Guests were invited to find their place in a celebration that was both deeply personal and beautifully curated.

Their wedding stationery echoed this sentiment: a bespoke suite featuring a watercolor, a tactile love letter to their day, elegant, nature-inspired, and unmistakably theirs.

Christie-Mari’s gown, with its off-the-shoulder neckline and sculptural draping, embodied a beloved bridal trend: timeless silhouettes with modern structure. Paired with a cathedral veil and clean styling, her look was both classic and editorial. Marco’s tailored tux and quiet confidence completed the picture, two souls, perfectly matched.

What’s trending right now? Brides are leaning into intentional florals, architectural venues, and personalized paper goods that tell a story. You’ll find all three here, woven seamlessly into a celebration that felt as fresh as it was unforgettable.





01/11/2025

Green Drapery & Whimsical Foliage..

…was the MO for Mariza and Anthony’s amazing garden inspired wedding.

The reception unfolded beneath cascading green drapery that danced in the slightest breeze, creating a soft, romantic canopy. Paired with abundant foliage and floral installations that felt freshly plucked from a secret garden, the space was transformed into a living fairytale. Think trailing jasmine, delicate ferns, and bursts of white, blush, lilac and powder blue delphiniums nestled among wild greenery. Every corner whispered intimacy and wonder.










Some weddings feel like a chapter from a novel you never want to end. Christie-Mari & Marco’s ceremony was exactly that,...
28/10/2025

Some weddings feel like a chapter from a novel you never want to end.

Christie-Mari & Marco’s ceremony was exactly that, twenty frames of quiet magic, devotion, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t need to be staged.

Set against a backdrop of soft candlelight and pastel blooms, their vows unfolded in a space that felt sacred yet effortlessly warm. The way Marco looked at Christie-Mari as she walked toward him, the way the light caught her train just so, the way their guests leaned in, not just to witness, but to feel, it all spoke of a love that’s both gentle and grounded.

This wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a moment of stillness in a fast world. A reminder that elegance lives in restraint, and that when two people choose each other with intention, everything else becomes secondary.

Every image tells its own story: they form a mosaic of a day that will live on not just in memory, but in meaning.





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High Road, AH EXT 2
White River
1240

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday 08:00 - 16:00

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