We have tried our best to return to Phinda as often as we can – even more so in celebration of our wedding anniversary – as it holds a very special place in our hearts and it’s an amazing way for us to unwind and reconnect in the craziness of life with busy career and three young daughters. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Recently, we celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary and we escaped for a romantic bush weekend at Phinda Forest Lodge. We were treated to incredible animal sightings: baby rhino and it’s mother, three cheetah brothers, a roaring male lion and elephants splashing in the local watering hole. Another magical anniversary together in one of our favourite places. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

In 2010, we got married at the then recently opened Fairmont Zimbali hotel with the most beautiful King Proteas, a guest list of 250 friends and a conference room that turned into our very own disco and nite club. It was one of the best nights of out lives and we danced the night away until 4am. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

When deciding on a honeymoon destination, Marc said he wanted to organise it all and surprise me. As an A-type, OCD, lover of control, this was super tough for me but I put all my trust and faith in him and was treated to the most magical bush and beach honeymoon at Phinda Mountain Lodge for a few days followed by a week on the remote island of Matemo in Mozambique. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Our honeymoon was my first time at Phinda and I fell in love – the &Beyond resorts offer the most incredible food, facilities, service and the Phinda reserve promises incredible game viewing every time. There is something so peaceful, serene and magical about being in the fresh open air, under the African skies. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Marc and I meet in 2005 on a local nite club dance floor – we were introduced, sparks flew and it was literally love at first sight. A year later, our stars aligned and we shared our first kiss in the pouring rain. We spent three years dating long distance between South Africa and the United Kingdom before Marc got down on one knee and proposed in his family home amongst flowers and candles. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

I often use the analogy, “Your marriage is like a car, it needs to be serviced regularly” and whether you do this is with a grand getaways or simple, slow Sunday sleep-ins, taking time to celebrate and invest in your marriage, and each other is so important. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Marc + Caley Rosenberg (The Rosies) spent a portion of their Honeymoon at Phinda Mountain Lodge and have made every attempt to return as often as possible. This year for their 9 year anniversary they returned to the Forest Lodge to celebrate and reconnect. #africansafari #anniversary #wanderlust #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Hooray: The biggest hurdle you faced planning your wedding? A + R: I love the island laid back living but when you have a wedding to plan it can be an obstacle and like I said you can end up with important things like your ceremony not going as you want it to – which could really upset some people. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Advice for brides choosing Mauritius? A + R: Chase the officiant about the content of ceremony and put your foot down with getting quotes and concepts well before one week prior to the day. Otherwise the whole idea of this kind of wedding is to relinquish the stress of wedding planning… so sit back, put your feet up and actually enjoy your wedding day. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: The dress change -you look gorgeous! Tell us more. A + R: What a saga, the dress! I panic bought the white dress and regretted it as I loved my black dress and had planned to wear that all along. Up until 15 minutes before the wedding I was like “which one to wear?!” So it was suggested to do the dress change. The black dress is super comfortable and I knew I wanted to spend the most amount of time in it. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: After all this, what was the best moment of your wedding day? A + R: The Mauritian Sega procession-when they started singing and escorting us down the “aisle” that was really moving and of course actually getting married! #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: 11 guests – did you always want an intimate wedding? Was it tough narrowing it down? A + R: Yes, we always knew and it wasn’t tough for me. I have a small friends circle anyways. If anyone, Richard probably struggled the most but it was more a question of inviting our closest friends and family and those who would be willing to endure a trip across the world. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: What was the one non-negotiable of your wedding A + R: The food. Both Rich and I are massive foodies and we’ve got the waist length to prove it lol. We wanted fresh seafood, Asian inspired with big portions of food and Mauritius ticked all those boxes. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Your ceremony looked super relaxed, was it traditional? A + R: Not at all, we didn’t even know what the content of the ceremony would be. I guess it was a traditional civil service in that – that’s how they do things in Mauritius but there was absolutely no mention of God. But I do remember the officiant mentioned children at one point and I was like – “say what now?”. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: What made you choose your venue? A + R: The Oberoi hotel group is popular in India and having grown up in Mumbai I knew the brand well for its stellar service and polished style. When I decided to go on holiday to Mauritius in 2017 I found out there was an Oberoi branch in Mauritius and hence I stayed with them. I wasn’t disappointed. I absolutely loved the hotel and the service and the food was impeccable. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

We love destination weddings. There is something special about how intimate they are and the love seems to flow over. So when we saw Anneka and Richard’s gorgeous Mauritius wedding, we once again got swept up in the magic of their wedding day and we were so happy they allowed us to share it. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: The Sega Procession escorting you down to the beach, so divine! Pros and cons? A + R: Honestly no cons. If I had to picky, I would say that it attracted some of the hotel residents as they didn’t know what was going on so we had a few stranger on-lookers. AND NO ONE TOLD ME I’D HAVE TO DANCE THAT WAS JUST SPRUNG ON ME! Hence a series of pictures of me “dad dancing”. #mauritius #wanderlust #destinationwedding #beachwedding #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Did you tailor make your honeymoon yourself or did you use a travel agent? C + J: We used a travel agent- The Holiday Factory, they planned our whole package for us. We would definitely advise first time travellers to use a travel agent as it does make planning your trip much easier. #honeymoon #maldives #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Tell us more about how you got to the Maldives. C + J: We had 3 flights in total, excluding our sea plane to our island. We flew from Durban to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Dubai ( 8 hours ) and from Dubai to Male. ( 4 hours ) Once we reached Male we caught a shuttle to the Male sea plane transfer terminal. We then caught a 45 minute sea plane flight to our resort. #seaplane #trave; #traveltheworld #maldives #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Hooray: So Jaryd made the final decision, did it remain a surprise for you? Cheralee: Jaryd made the decision to go to the Maldives, he arranged and booked the whole honeymoon. He felt I had a lot of stress with planning our wedding and this was one thing he wanted to surprise me with, however being such a planner myself , I really wanted to be prepared for what to pack etc, so he spilt the beans a month before our special day. #hoorayhoneymoons

Hooray: How difficult was it coming to the decision of where to go on honeymoon? C + J: We had a few places in mind, but in the end my husband made the final decision and it was an easy one for him to make as he knew the Maldives was always my dream destination. #maldives #honeymoon #maldiveshoneymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Maldives! We are so jealous! C + J: The pictures do not do it justice. The turquoise water, sea life and 5 star resort, was everything we dreamed of and more. It was even better than we imagined. Being able to wake up each morning to the sight of the beautiful ocean and being able to hop into the water and snorkel around our villa on Cocoon Island was incredible. #maldives #honeymoon #maldiveshoneymoon #travel #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Hooray: What was your favourite water activity you did in the Maldives? C + J: We really enjoyed diving and snorkelling. We saw a variety of tropical fish, turtles and lots of coral. We also enjoyed trying out the stand up paddle boards, which was something different for us. #honeymoon #honeymoonactivities #maldives #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Your top 5 things to pack with you for your honeymoon. C + J: Sun tan cream and a sun hat is a must! You spend most of the day in the sun and do not want to ruin your holiday by getting too burnt. We also suggest your own personal snorkelling gear, as most hotels do not have in the rooms. A good action camera to capture those special moments is also a good idea to pack and lastly, a good book to pass time when you are chilling. #honeymoonpacking #hoorayweddings

Hooray: Your biggest highlight of your honeymoon? C + J: Our biggest highlight was being able to experience a sea plane as we both have never experienced this before and the whole 5 star island experience- party, sleep, eat, repeat, chill. **Hooray Side Note: Sounds like honeymoon heaven! #honeymoon #maldives #maldiveshoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Hooray: How long after your wedding did you leave for honeymoon? C + J: We got married on the Saturday and left on that Monday. It was quite nice to have the Sunday to pack our last minute things and have a quick catch up with family before we left. #maldives #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #hoorayhoneymoons $hoorayweddings

Hooray: A sea plane!? What was it like flying in it? Terrifying or exhilarating? C + J: The sea plane was an amazing experience, it was exhilarating! The plane is extremely small and very noisy, they give you ear plugs to help with the noise. The pilots of the planes are very relaxed; they are dressed very casually and wear their flip flops while flying as it is very hot. #seaplane #travel #traveltheworld #hoorayhoneymoons #maldives #hoorayweddings

The Maldives, a place that is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and Cheralee and Jaryd got to experience it first hand for their honeymoon! Crystal clear water, sea bungalows and absolute bliss – their honeymoon sounds like the perfect chill time after the stress of wedding planning. Cheralee and Jaryd share with us today [...]

The Maldives, a place that is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and Cheralee and Jaryd got to experience it first hand for their honeymoon! Crystal clear water, sea bungalows and absolute bliss – their honeymoon sounds like the perfect chill time after the stress of wedding planning. Cheralee and Jaryd share with us today [...]

The Maldives, a place that is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and Cheralee and Jaryd got to experience it first hand for their honeymoon! Crystal clear water, sea bungalows and absolute bliss – their honeymoon sounds like the perfect chill time after the stress of wedding planning. Cheralee and Jaryd share with us today [...]

The Maldives, a place that is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and Cheralee and Jaryd got to experience it first hand for their honeymoon! Crystal clear water, sea bungalows and absolute bliss – their honeymoon sounds like the perfect chill time after the stress of wedding planning. Cheralee and Jaryd share with us today [...]

The Maldives, a place that is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and Cheralee and Jaryd got to experience it first hand for their honeymoon! Crystal clear water, sea bungalows and absolute bliss – their honeymoon sounds like the perfect chill time after the stress of wedding planning. Cheralee and Jaryd share with us today [...]

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. #Zanzibar #honeymoon #honeymoondestination #Zanzibarhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons #hoorayweddings

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. If you are considering Zanzibar for your honeymoon, why not read [...]

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. If you are considering Zanzibar for your honeymoon, why not read [...]

Bianca and Brendan spent 10 days in the bliss of Zanzibar for their honeymoon. Cocktails, beach days and scuba diving through the coral – a honeymoon out of their dreams. A mixture of chill and adventure, exactly what newlyweds need to prep them for married life. If you are considering Zanzibar for your honeymoon, why not read through Bianca and Brendan’s adventures and maybe this will help you make up your mind! #zanzibar #honeymoon #zanibartravels

Toiletries can be one of the least thought of items when it comes to packing for your honey moon, but to be honest, they are the most essential packing items – imagine forgetting your sunblock, or your favourite night cream? Packing for any adventure requires a bit of prep and thought, and today we thought we [...]

Toiletries can be one of the least thought of items when it comes to packing for your honey moon, but to be honest, they are the most essential packing items – imagine forgetting your sunblock, or your favourite night cream? Packing for any adventure requires a bit of prep and thought, and today we thought we [...]

Toiletries can be one of the least thought of items when it comes to packing for your honey moon, but to be honest, they are the most essential packing items – imagine forgetting your sunblock, or your favourite night cream? Packing for any adventure requires a bit of prep and thought, and today we thought we [...]

Our first official info blog post for Hooray Honeymoons and its a goodie! Today, I am going to be sharing what to pack for your tropical honeymoon! My honeymoon was my first trip overseas, and yes, it was to a tropical destination – Thailand. I remember being SO excited about it! Being the type A [...]

Today, I am going to be sharing what to pack for your tropical honeymoon! My honeymoon was my first trip overseas, and yes, it was to a tropical destination – Thailand. I remember being SO excited about it! Being the type A girl that I am, I started packing for my honeymoon the week BEFORE my wedding! #honeymoon #packinglist #honeymoonpacking #tropicalhoneymoon #hoorayhoneymoons

Our first official info blog post for Hooray Honeymoons and its a goodie! Today, I am going to be sharing what to pack for your tropical honeymoon! My honeymoon was my first trip overseas, and yes, it was to a tropical destination – Thailand. I remember being SO excited about it! Being the type A [...]

There are no words that will be able to describe the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro – the way the city hums, the love and lust in the air, the people, the energy..it really is everything and more. A perfect honeymoon (or holiday) destination, from sipping Caprihanas on tropical beaches, to hikes in the jungle and exploring old buildings from bygone eras – there is something for everyone! #rio #Brazil #riotravel #honeymoon #travel

There are no words that will be able to describe the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro – the way the city hums, the love and lust in the air, the people, the energy..it really is everything and more. A perfect honeymoon (or holiday) destination, from sipping Caprihanas on tropical beaches, to hikes in the jungle and exploring old buildings from bygone eras – there is something for everyone! #rio #Brazil #riotravel #honeymoon #travel

There are no words that will be able to describe the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro – the way the city hums, the love and lust in the air, the people, the energy..it really is everything and more. A perfect honeymoon (or holiday) destination, from sipping Caprihanas on tropical beaches, to hikes in the jungle and exploring old buildings from bygone eras – there is something for everyone! #rio #Brazil #riotravel #honeymoon #travel

There are no words that will be able to describe the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro – the way the city hums, the love and lust in the air, the people, the energy..it really is everything and more. A perfect honeymoon (or holiday) destination, from sipping Caprihanas on tropical beaches, to hikes in the jungle and exploring old buildings from bygone eras – there is something for everyone! #rio #Brazil #riotravel #travel #honeymoon

There are no words that will be able to describe the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro – the way the city hums, the love and lust in the air, the people, the energy..it really is everything and more. A perfect honeymoon (or holiday) destination, from sipping Caprihanas on tropical beaches, to hikes in the jungle and exploring old buildings from bygone eras – there is something for everyone! #rio #travelrio #travel #honeymoon

“You want suit?” These are the words that will be permanently etched into your brain after one day exploring Phuket, Thailand – that, along with incredible azure waters, mu-thai boxing announcements, questionable female companions and the most tantalizing fruit, you have ever tasted in your life! Jenna and Louis had their first overseas trip for their honeymoon [...]

“You want suit?” These are the words that will be permanently etched into your brain after one day exploring Phuket, Thailand – that, along with incredible azure waters, mu-thai boxing announcements, questionable female companions and the most tantalizing fruit, you have ever tasted in your life! Jenna and Louis had their first overseas trip for their honeymoon [...]