Barrydale sits equidistant between Cape Town and the Garden route - 3 hours in each direction. Each end with its own airport - George and Cape Town. The village remains more or less undiscovered in terms of weddings, making ideal territory for any couple in search of memorability and originality in terms of wedding venue. The village is an oasis of beautiful gardens. There's feeling of intimacy; You can virtually own the wedding space. You take the whole hotel over. It becomes your space; Party central. You can brand the menu's, engage with the chef on family favourites, get us to do you favourite cocktails. You can bring your dog. Typically the main wedding party occupies the 17 rooms. With other guests in nearby quality accommodation, all within a short walk from the hotel. The hotel becomes the central hub to many spokes. The hotel is a place of endless surprises and opportunities. A historic bar for the meet and greet. The classic dining room for a formal dinner to seat 45+. The back garden and patio areas for alfresco dining. The historic Ball Room as the core wedding space. The Bioscope up in the beams above the ball room a surprise factor. The space at large works comfortably for a guest list of up to 120. LOGIC AND STRUCTURE OF A THREE DAY PROGRAM Key to a three day wedding program is the opportunity for family bonding before the big day. For a three day affair you want everyone to be checking in on the Thursday evening. WEDDING DAY OPTIONS - The hotel gardens for a garden wedding service - The gardens of Lemon Chielo adjacent to the hotel for the service - Karooltjie wine cellar as a wedding venue - The hotel Ball Room (the Bialanti) for the after party - The village at large for the shoot