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Once upon a time, in the most unexpected of moments, love found us-gentle, steadfast, and full of grace. What began as a simple connection blossomed into a beautiful journey of laughter, lessons, and loyalty. Ours is a story not of perfection, but of purpose. A story written by Grace through Faith and sealed with “Elpis”- a joyful confident expectation for good, otherwise known as Christ like Hope!! The hope that true love still exists, that kindness endures, and that the best things in life are still worth waiting and trusting in Christ Jesus for. As we step into this new chapter, hand in hand, we carry with us the promise that love is not just a feeling but a daily choice, a quiet strength and a sacred bond. To those still waiting for their "forever"- believe this: love arrives in perfect timing. It doesn't rush. It doesn't fail. And when it's meant for you, it finds you. We thank God for writing our story and we're overjoyed to share it with you. With hearts full of gratitude and joy.

Our Love Story: A Message of Hope

Our Story

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Offering an outdoor pool, children's playground and sun terrace, Premier Resort Cutty Sark is located in Scottburgh. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. All rooms come with a private bathroom. Premier Resort Cutty Sark features free WiFi . The property has direct beach access and a 24-hour front desk. Car hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. There are a number of restaurants and shops within a 5-minute drive of Premier Resort Cutty Sark. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 56 mi from Premier Resort Cutty Sark.

Premier Resort Cutty Sark

Bare Feet Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Scottburgh where guests can make the most of its pool with a view and garden. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. A patio with outdoor furniture and inner courtyard views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scottburgh, like cycling and hiking. Freeland Park Beach is a 13-minute walk from Bare Feet Retreat, while Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is 31 miles away. Margate Airport is 51 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Bare Feet Retreat

The Blue Marlin Hotel is located on KwaZulu-Natal’s popular South Coast, just 984 feet from the beach. Set in sub-tropical gardens with an outdoor pool, this hotel offers panoramic ocean views. All of the rooms at the Blue Marlin have a fan, TV and telephone. Some of the rooms offer views of the Indian Ocean. The hotel’s facilities include both a swimming pool and a children’s pool. There’s also a children’s play area with a trampoline, swings and jungle gym. Onsite parking is available. Sheltered parking is available for a nominal fee.

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts

Facing the beachfront, Pumula Beach Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Umzumbe and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring a kids' club, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. At Pumula Beach Hotel you will find a restaurant serving South African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts, and mini-golf at Pumula Beach Hotel. Umzumbe Beach is a few steps from the hotel, while Port Shepstone Country Club is 16 km away. Margate Airport is 37 km from the property.

Pumula Beach Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort is located in Elysium on the Southcoast of the KwaZulu-Natal region, within easy reach of the beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and sundecks, and free parking is available on site. Each room at Sugar Beach Resort has a private balcony offering views over the ocean, Elysium beach and the Mtwalume River lagoon. They are air-conditioned, and equipped with a flat-screen TV. Sugar Beach has a halaal restaurant on site, with breakfast included in the rates, and lunch and dinner available when booked in advance. Vegetarian meals can be catered for on request. The resort offers barbecue facilities, a childrens playground, and a gift shop and honesty bar in the main lounge. Bike hire is available and the area is popular for fishing. A spa is available and bookings must be made in advance. Port Shepstone is 27 mi from the property.

Sugar Beach Resort

IRONWOOD LODGE is situated in Pennington, 28 km from Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve and features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as access to a terrace. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge and kettle are also available. The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or fishing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. Aliwal Shoal, a coral reef and popular diving spot is 21 km from IRONWOOD LODGE. Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne Golf Club are both within 3 km of the property.

IRONWOOD LODGE

Featuring pool views Ziyanda's Ocean Pearl has accommodations with a terrace and an electric tea pot around a 13-minute walk from Hibberdene Village Mall. This self-catered vacation home has a private pool a garden and free private parking. The vacation home is fitted with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms bed linen towels a flat-screen TV with satellite channels a dining area a fully equipped kitchen and a patio with lake views. There's a an outdoor swimming pool and a playground at this property and guests can go hiking and fishing nearby.

Ziyanda's Ocean Pearl

Summer Place Umzumbe offers accommodations in Umzumbe. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a TV with satellite channels. Some units include a sitting area for your convenience. Shelly Beach is 14 miles from Summer Place Umzumbe, and Scottburgh is 27 miles from the property.

Summer Place Umzumbe

Accomodation

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

Riverbend Crocodile Farm

Mac Banana

The Packshed by Sweetdale

The Cellar Restuarant Honeywood Forest Lodge & Spa

Waffle House

Stables Restaurant

Things to Do

Registry

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Our Gift Registry

ZL Gift Registry

You (Dear Future Wifey) by David Michael Wyatt

It’s a love letter that feels like it was written straight from our hearts. It’s soulful, poetic, and full of promises, capturing the journey from waiting to finding. Every note feels like a whisper of gratitude for finally crossing paths. We chose it because it mirrors our story. A little bit of patience, a whole lot of faith, and a forever kind of love.

Our Song

We’d love to celebrate with you. Please confirm on WhatsApp by the 25th of September 2025.(Seats are reserved individually — thank you for understanding).

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Venue Details The Laughing Forest 20 Cowry DriveElysiumIfafa BeachKZN4185South Africa Celebration Time 09:00 am - 15:00 pm

Zakhele & Lusanda