Wedding Testimonials

Chris and I are just back from honeymoon so this is the first chance I have had to drop you a note. We would like to say a huge 'thank you' to you and all your staff at Calderwood for making our wedding the success it was.The day was perfect, food amazing and everything run smoothly. All my guests have commented on the lovely venue, and thoroughly enjoyed the their stay. We look forward to staying in touch and will come down for a visit later in the year.
Kind Regards

Sue Partington
18.01.12


My husband and I would like to say thank you so much for the way you managed our Wedding day. It was everything we wanted and more. Please thank everyone for all their part in making my wedding day a dream come true. People can’t stop talking about the lovely place, Good and enough food for everyone....Once again thank you Wade for everything and please extend my gratitude to Bridgid and everyone…………
Kind Regards

Sindiswa Pearl Mkhize
14.12.11


Wow thank you so much for our wonderful wedding day at Calderwood Hall. We would not change a thing it was perfect. The food was outstanding and the venue looked amazing. We have had so many compliments from our guests. Everyone had a fantastic time.

We have such good memories to take with us and tons of beautiful photo's.
We can't thank you enough. We will definitely recommend you.
Kind Regards,

Lucy & Kyle Griffiths
21.09.11


We are now back in the UK and unfortunately, getting back to reality.....
I just wanted to pop you a mail to say thank you very much to all those at Calderwood who made our wedding day so special! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and there were many compliments about the food and the beauty of the property.To see things come together on the day (from the view of the Bridal Suite window, of course) was truly wonderful, and your attention to the finer details was excellent.

Also, special thank you to your little "house elves" who I never saw, but slipped into the chaos that was the Bridal Suite and completely tidied the place in our absence. Such a delightful surprise that never even crossed my mind!!

We really couldn't have asked for a more magical day, it was everything we wanted and more.(Not to mention the excellent weather we had before the snow!!)

Thank you for all your effort and we will most definitely recommend Calderwood to anyone who asks.

All the best,
Jayne and Jonathan. Kruger
PS. Thank you for the box of chocolates that we discovered in the room. Such a nice touch to the end of such a special day!
10.08.11


I was browsing through your website, a stroll down memory lane. My husband and I were married at Calderwood in 2006, I think it was the year you took over. We have fond memories of dealing with you. You and your team made our wedding so much sweeter. Family and friends still talk about your beautiful venue not forgetting your butternut soup.

Shaun and I hope that you are well and that your business flourishes.
God bless.

Warm regards
Vash Chinaboo
09.06.11



The whole venue is stunning! I would also like to thank you and the staff at Calderwood for the most amazing wedding. There was a lot of attention paid to detail which made for an enjoyable weekend. Ryan(I think that's his name), was also outstanding! Everyone we spoke had only good things to say about the venue. Thank you so much!

Regards
Nina
30.03.11


We would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for all the trouble you took to make our daughter Jackie's Wedding a day to remember. The accommodation, food and all the little extras were much appreciated, and we really can't thank you enough. All our guests thoroughly enjoyed the wedding and enjoyed the food immensely.

Regards
Carol and Rob Paterson
18.12.10


Dear Viv, Brian, Brigid, Thinus, and Wade

This is just a little note with a very big "thank you" from Graham, Doris, and me for our splendid stay with you.Everything was as we could have wished it - and more besides. The house and garden are glorious. In particular, you were all so very caring and thoughtful and welcoming. It meant a lot to us to be able to celebrate Doris's special 90th birthday in such a special way - the carefully wrapped cards and chocolate at breakfast, and the candle in the evening were wonderful! And what a treat it was to enjoy returning and recalling our own previous lovely honeymoon time at Calderwood Hall 13 years ago. It was also particularly good of you to accommodate our unexpected work deadlines - computer in TV room and emailmessages. We will certainly spread the word that Calderwood Hall is the place to be if anyone has an event to celebrate - or if anyone just wants a few days "away from it all". Very best wishes to you all

Doris, Graham, and Elisabeth
Dr Elisabeth Lickindorf
Kerlick Editorial & Research Solutions cc
23.09.10


Hi Brigid

Hope you are keeping well. I have not really had a chance to say thank you so much for all you guys did to make the wedding (Justin and Angie - 5 June) a huge success. Everything was so beautiful and so well organized I don't think we could have ever asked for a more perfect setting. The guests were blown away by the beauty of the place - there is even a couple considering renewing their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary next year. All of you made us feel so welcome - it was just wonderful. I am quite sad I that there is no reason for me to phone you anymore. Anyway thank you! thank you! thank you! - I really enjoyed dealing with you, you made it all so easy.

Kind regards and again THANK YOU to the Calderwood Team, you guys are fantastic.

Kerry-Anne Jordaan
09.07.10


Hi Wade
Just to thank you once again for the wonderful wedding weekend at Calderwood Hall. I will be recommending the venue to everyone!! Thanks Wade!

Jane Fynn
29.03.10


Firstly - a HUGE thank you to everyone at Calderwood Hall who made our wedding day so very organised!
We had such a beautiful day and stress free. We loved every minute of it!
The food was delicious and so many of our guests have said how much they enjoyed the food.
My family from overseas were blown away with the venue and the service.

Thank you all for being a part of our memories forever.

Louise & Mark
17.02.10


Thank you so much for everything, the wedding was amazing.  Please thank your staff for all their hard work in making the day run smoothly.

Candice-lee Bursey
04.01.10


I have had such wonderful and encouraging feedback from family and friends who attended Simon and Della's wedding last Saturday.  I believe that it is appropriate to share this with you, since the success of the wedding was due to the excellent facilities which you made available to us, the staff service, the food quality and variety, the lovely setting of your grounds and many other factors.  Most importantly I thank and commend you personally on the exciting interaction and camaraderie that I shared with you - your management style is quite awesome - THANK YOU!

Rene Myklebust
08.12.09


Just a note to thank you once again for the wonderful weekend (28 Nov 09) that we had at your beautiful venue! It was a perfect day for Ilse and Francois! You sorted the unexpected issues very quickly and smoothly and the misunderstanding we had with the guests on Friday Night for dinner, was solved without being a problem! ...Thank you for a wonderful experience! You all have been very helpful!

Hildegard van Rensburg
02.12.09


In brief, we had THE most stunning, special, magical, blessed, amazing time ever imaginable on the 19th! I actually don’t have the words to thank you all enough for your care, professionalism, attentiveness and commitment to our Special Day! Not only us, but ALL of our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue, the delicious food (unmatched by any other wedding!) and how seamless everything was throughout the entire day and evening! So big big BIG thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

With thanks and much love,
The new Mrs Köhne
06.10.09


I just wanted to again extend a very BIG thank you from myself and Struan for making our wedding weekend such a pleasure. We really did have such a wonderful experience and the seamless running of our venue made for a completely hassle free event. We received comments from everyone on the brilliant food and the property as a whole. Everyone got to enjoy a weekend break and felt very spoilt.

Warm Regards,
Carolyn Robertson
07.09.09


...Looking back, we had the most special wedding day and that was due, in no small part, to you and the whole Calderwood team. ... it really was such a happy day with glorious weather, a beautiful setting and many many memorable moments! 'Thank you' doesn't begin to describe how blessed we felt to have selected your manor house as the venue for our first day as husband and wife.

We look forward to paying you a nostalgic visit in the future!

Many, many thanks,
Justin & Sherinne Winderley
6.08.09


... thank you for the wonderful wedding day for Denise and Quintin on the 23rd of May. Everything was stunning and with no problems. Its amazing when people know what they were doing, and your team definitely know their job. Thank you for your personal input for making their day very special and their lovely reception on the Sunday night!!!!

I really appreciate what you did for us as a family. Everybody said that Calderwood is a lovely and well-organized place to stay.

God Bless you all!!!!

Cora Pretorius.
03.06.09


Both my birthday celebrations were absolutely fabulous. What a glorious way to turn 60 - with all your most special people in life to share the occasion with you ... The food on both occasions was "deliciously divine" and your staff absolutely amazing. Please convey to each one involved .... my grateful thanks for their interest and attention to detail in making my birthday the wonderful celebration it was.

Kindest and most sincere regards.

Prue Wimble
25.02.09


We just want to thank each and everyone one of you at Calderwood who were involved in making Bernadette and Curts wedding on Saturday 14th February 2009 such an amazingly memorable day. Their special day was truly amazing - everything was perfect. You guys were all unbelievable, a very big thanks for everything once again.

Kind Regards

Llewellyn and Cheryl
16.02.09


We would just like to thank you and your fantastic team for an amazing wedding on 20th December 2008! We have just received my photos ... and realised again how gorgeous your venue is and how much work and effort you put into our wedding day. Once again THANK YOU for a wonderful wedding!

Kind regards

Kerry and Ruben Bartholomew
26.01.09


  ... Everyone that was there really enjoyed themselves and had a ball. The food was great and tasted delicious.

Regards from
Lyn and her gang.

13.12.08


Dear Wade, Viv, Ryan and Brigid

I just wanted to say thank you for making our wedding a really special and magical one. Most of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever attended. Wade you have a great asset in Viv and especially Ryan who made sure everyone was well looked after. I will not hesitate to recommend Calderwood Hall to anyone wishing to make any occasion special.

Thank you and best regards.

Mr and Mrs Quinton
13.11.08


Dear Wade

...Mandi and I cannot thank you enough for the effort you put into our day - particularly as we both know you had so much on your plate with the larger wedding the next day. From our initial telephone call just 10 days before the event, to our first meeting and then through all the ever-changing arrangements in the week before the wedding, you remained a pillar of calmness. The suppliers with whom you work are truly fantastic and everything about our day was divine - the organist, the carriage, the flowers and decor, and of course Wanda who Mandi really bonded with. I am sure it was probably the smallest, but craziest, wedding you've ever worked on; with relatives departing on the morning of the wedding and a mother of the bride not taking the slightest bit of interest in the event. Anyway, as everyone departed on Saturday 23rd August at least you, Mandi and I all knew between us that we'd given them the best event possible....

Kind regards

Mike Siddaway
23.10.08 


Hi Wade
Just a quick note to say thank you SO MUCH for making our wedding so perfect! We have had many comments from friends saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The entire event was absolutely faultless! Please pass our thanks on to Ryan, Viv, Brian, Brigid and everyone  else involved - They were all amazing!

Thanks again
Michael and Christy
10.09.08


The Managing Director
Calderwood Hall

We just wish to place on record our sincere appreciation for the manner in which your staff carried out their duties this past weekend at our daughter Stacey's wedding. Everything that you people did was exceptional and we will certainly recommend your establishment to others...

Thank you so much!!!!

Kind Regards

Mark & Pam Brauteseth     
06.10.08


Hi Wade and Team!

We would just like to thank you guys once again for an absolutely PERFECT day!

Thank you for making all our dreams come true.

Shani and Craig Wood
05.10.08


Hi Wade
Just a quick note to say thank you SO MUCH for making our wedding so  perfect!
We have had many comments from friends saying it was the best wedding  they have ever been to.
The entire event was absolutely faultless! Please pass our thanks on to Ryan, Viv, Brian, Brigid and everyone  else involved - They were all amazing!

Thanks again
Michael and Christy
10.09.08


A GREAT BIG THANK YOU.  Truly, every one of you excelled in every area.  Not one negative comment!! That is truly commendable in this day and age of self centredness!!

Wade, well done on your choice of wonderful people in your business.  Brigid, thank you for your patience with us!  Viv - what can I say about you; you were everywhere, ALL the time!!  You went way beyond the extra mile, even sewing my dress! Thank you... to Brian too. Ryan, trust me, you will be great in sales; I watched you interacting with all the guests; you are good!!  Well done and thank you for making my children's friends feel right at home. Laura, thank you, what a dear lady you are.  Your willingness to assist me with the ironing and taking your task so seriously was awesome...

Kind Regards
Edna Conway
01.09.08


Thanks so much for our wonderful visit – we loved being here and thanks for making my 16th birthday so special – I’ll never forget it! We’ll miss being here.
Larissa and Daniel and Canary Family, Pretoria
22.12.07


Words can’t express how perfect you made the day. Thanx from the bottom of our hearts.
Doug and Sheila Steyn
19.05.07


Thank you for making our fairytale wedding come true!
Mr and Mrs Stevie Botha
15.07.07


The most sensational wedding venue. Thank you for the memories. You are an amazing team and Wade – we love you!!
Lyn and Duncan Clack
Gillian and Matt Allison
Trevor Clack & Rita Rodrigues

08.09.07


Thank you SO much everyone at Calderwood for the most wonderful day. You all made it so special and your hard work was appreciated. I just love it here and I can’t wait to come back. I really can’t thank you enough for making our wedding so memorable. You are all stars.
Matt and Gill Allison
08.09.07


I just want to thank you all so much for the lovely wedding that you made possible for Debra. The venue is amazing, the food was fantastic and everything ran like clockwork.
Thank you Wade, for decorating the cake so beautifully. It was exactly what we wanted. Now we can relax and look back on a truly wonderful wedding day.
Noelene Roodt


Thank you for a great time, everything was exceptional, from the food to the service. All staff (Colin and his team) was very professional and helpful. I highly recommend Calderwood Hall for any occasion. Thank you for making this day very special, there is not one think I would change if I could do it again. I wish Calderwood Hall all the best in the future. God Bless!
Mononteau/Leanie Schoeman
11.03.07


Thank you for the most special day of our lives. Your extra touches were really wonderful – more than what I ever expected! Thanks again.
Brian and Ashley Scott
14.01.2007


What an incredible stay – it was the wedding of our dreams. We felt like royalty.
Special thanks to the staff.
Michelle and Zack de Lange

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