Watercolour of the cream thatched farmhouse at The Nicholls Farm at golden hour

WE ARE GETTING MARRIED

Alex & Christian

SATURDAY · 10 APRIL 2027

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Hand-painted king proteas, eucalyptus and roses

Together with their families,

Alex Nicholls
&
Christian Zacapa

request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage

SATURDAY, THE TENTH OF APRIL, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SEVEN · HALF PAST TWO IN THE AFTERNOON

THE NICHOLLS FARM · EAST LONDON

Watercolour sprig of South African flowers

Countdown

TO THE MOST SPECIAL DAY OF OUR LIVES

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Daytime watercolour of the farmhouse

The Details

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Location

THE NICHOLLS FARM

The Nicholls family farm · East London

Ceremony & reception · from 14:30

Cream thatched farmhouse with flower beds

The farm doesn't have a street address, so tap Google Maps or Waze and it will take you straight to the gate. Look out for our signs on the way in.

Order of the Day

WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED FOR YOU

14:00

Arrival

Welcome drinks as you arrive and find your seat

14:30

Ceremony

The moment we say "I do"

15:15

Canapés & Drinks

Toast with us on the lawn while we take photographs

17:00

Reception

Please take your seats for dinner

17:30

Dinner & Speeches

A long table, good food and kind words

20:00

First Dance

Then the dance floor is yours

Late

Party

Dance the night away

Dress Code

A FEW GENTLE REMINDERS

Black Tie

We'd love you to dress for a formal evening: tuxedos or dark suits with bow ties for the gentlemen, floor-length gowns or elegant formal wear for the ladies.

Please avoid wearing white. It's reserved for the bride.

The celebration is on a farm with lawn and gravel underfoot, so block heels or wedges are kinder than stilettos. April evenings can turn cool, so bring a wrap or jacket for later.

Vintage car on a country road

Getting There

TRAVEL & PARKING

By car

The farm is just outside East London, near Gonubie. Please navigate using the map buttons above, because the farm has no street address. There's plenty of parking on the property.

Getting home safely

We'd love you to celebrate with us properly, so please plan your ride home. Bolt operates in East London, or arrange a designated driver.

Flying in?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is about 9 km from the city centre, with daily flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and car hire at the airport. From there it's roughly a 25-minute drive to the farm.

Watercolour cottage and garden

Where to Stay

FOR THOSE TRAVELLING IN

Most of our guests are local, but if you're coming from further away, these are lovely places close by. We recommend booking early.

Coral Tree Boutique Guesthouse

Beaconhurst, East London

A boutique guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood with spacious rooms

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Riverview Guest House

On the Nahoon River

Tranquil guesthouse with lovely river views

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Reef View B&B

East London coast

Modern seaside B&B with ocean views

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Quarry Lake Inn

East London

A 4-star hotel for those who prefer hotel comforts

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Bouquet of king proteas, eucalyptus and white roses

Gifts

A THOUGHTFUL GESTURE

Your presence is truly the greatest gift. For those who'd like to give a little something, we'd be grateful for a contribution toward our honeymoon.

Bank Transfer
ACCOUNT NAME
To be confirmed
BANK
To be confirmed
ACCOUNT NUMBER
To be confirmed
BRANCH CODE
To be confirmed
REFERENCE
Your name
Gift Registry
Details coming soon.
Painted floral sprig

Good to Know

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I bring a plus-one?
We've kept our celebration intimate, so we can only accommodate the guests named on your invitation. If your invitation includes a guest, you'll be able to add their name when you RSVP.
Are children welcome?
We love your little ones, but this is an adults-only celebration.
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive by 14:00; the ceremony starts promptly at 14:30.
Is the ceremony outdoors?
Yes, on the lawn, with a covered plan should the weather turn.
What will the weather be like?
April afternoons are usually warm (around 25°C) with cooler evenings. Bring a wrap.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's plenty of parking on the farm.
Can I take photos during the ceremony?
We'd love an unplugged ceremony. Please keep phones away and let our photographer capture it, then snap away at the reception.
I have dietary requirements. What do I do?
Let us know in your RSVP and we'll make sure you're looked after.
When do I need to RSVP by?
Please RSVP by 15 December 2026.

RSVP

KINDLY REPLY BY 15 DECEMBER 2026

Please enter your full name as it appears on your invitation

Watercolour landscape of rolling Eastern Cape hills and a farmhouse

Alex & Christian

10 APRIL 2027

THE NICHOLLS FARM · EAST LONDON