Ou Stal Equestrian Estate

04/02/2020

04/02/2020

Check it out - Candice and Lindon are up!

We love a couple that adds their own personality to their day - and these two did just that.

Before we talk about our work (the decor/floral/catering aspects) - can we JUST talk about that dress please! Stunning!

Using plenty of warmer metallic hues (copper, gold, rose gold), we gave the table tops some real glitz to off-set the 100 year old oak beams in the roof of the main venue at Ou Stal Equestrian Estate outside Stellenbosch.

From these beams we also suspended a whole collection of white Victorian lanterns in a variety of sizes - to add interest and draw the eye upward in this double-volume space.

Florals were kept simple and fine - mostly in the form of swathes of gypsophela (babie's breath) while fairy lights in mason jars added an unexpected lighting element (and also one that works with the rustic character of the venue) to the setup inside.

The ceremony took place on the moat-surrounded island - after which guests headed inside for an evening of eating, dancing, laughter and merriment.

Photographs: Naomi Bolton - Helderberg Photography
Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate
Floral and Styling: Gerrit and his team from Beanstalk Group
Catering, Staffing: Mariette and her team from Beanstalk Group

05/01/2019

Why not take the whole shindig outside?!

Check it out:

Mariette Gerrit Florrene BANG. Beanstalk Group Jack n Jill Hire

At the time of this wedding, our floral and décor guru Gerrit wrote a touching post about the intensity and palpable sense of authenticity that pervaded the very air of the venue on the day of their wedding. These are two people truly in love, and we were not the only ones who could see it! Alicia was unique, quirky and deliberately different in most of here choices - check out her DENIM and Lace Wedding Dress (complimented so beautifully by the particular shade of hair colour created by Flo from bang. over a period of several months prior - and also styled by her on the day) They also opted for an al fresco option, choosing to dine under the stars on low pallet tables in a picnic-like setting. We brought in a dance floor for them to make the dancing on the lawn an easier task! This is also evident from the choice of bridal bouquet (a single wooden protea) and countless other quirks and choices throughout the day: Just check out the ice cream truck we arranged for their desserts! We LOVE this - and don't get us started on the gorgeous images this made for - a fabulous job by Charlene Schreuder Photography. All in all - this was a day celebrating the love two people hold for one another - and we feel honoured to have been a part of it.

Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate
Hair: Flo from Bang.
Styling, Planning, Floral, Décor, Styling: Gerrit and Team from Beanstalk Group Catering, Staffing: Mariette and Team from Beanstalk Group
All Hires: Jack n Jill Hire

28/12/2018

Check it out!

Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener Florrene Hall Gerrit Hall Jack n Jill Hire Beanstalk Group

Okay - right of the bat you can see the couple's little dog donning that bow tie and you know that this is a wedding with a difference!

This midwinter wedding - flawlessy captured by our friends Crazy Little Thing. Photography produces a set of images including a myriad of unique and quirky locations on site here at Ou Stal Equestrian Estate - our personal favourites are the ones incorporating the train track crossing on the property!

Inside the reception area - where Gerrit and his team from Beanstalk Group created a warm ambience by combining gold and red base tones - there was plenty of merriment, eating and drinking - thanks to the custom winter menu created and served up by Mariette and team from the Beanstalk Group Kitchen. Just check out the adorable candy station!

We wish the beautiful couple all the best for their future!

All Hires: Jack n Jill Hire
Floral, Coordination, Styling, Planning: Gerrit from Beanstalk Group
Catering, Staffing, Wedding Cake: Mariette from Beanstalk Group
Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate, Stellenbosch

10/09/2018

Perfection.

Have a look:

Beanstalk Group Jack n Jill Hire Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener Gerrit Hall

Sometimes you can feel the story between two people when you meet them. This was such a couple.

The great outdoors, a warm January afternoon in the Winelands, and a truly festive celebration of a union.

Perfection.

Photography: Chenel Kruger - Wedding Photographer
Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate
Catering: Mariette and Team: Beanstalk Group
Planning, Styling, Floral: Gerrit and Team: Beanstalk Group
Hires:Jack n Jill Hire

07/09/2018

For those who may have forgotten, is is technically supposed to be spring in the Winelands!

Here is little colourful inspiration to battle the rainy day gloom! The wedding of Ashley and Stacey - stunning!

Jack n Jill Hire Beanstalk Group Florrene Hall Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener

Bright, bold and most unashamedly beautiful! Feast your eyes on the sumptuous colours as they jump from these images to arrest your very senses...

This couple was every bit as vibrant as they're chosen colour scheme - just look at how their energy radiates from these images immaculately captured by Bianca Smit Photography.

For the décor, we stuck to whites and natural wooden elements as base tones to compliment the rustic charm of Ou Stal Equestrian Estate, and Gerrit (Beanstalk Group) and team punctuated this with wonderfully radiant shades of coral, pinks, ivory and tangerine in the floral arrangements.

An eclectic selection of varying centerpiece elements created a playful, interesting look for guests to chat about over their meals prepared by Mariette and her team (Beanstalk Group)

What a fabulous couple to work with - we wish them a future every bit as bright and beautiful as they're wedding pictures. Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate
All Hires: Jack n Jill Hire
Floral, Décor, Planning, Catering, Staffing: Beanstalk Group
Photography: Bianca Smit Photography
Hair and Make Up: Beautiful Simplicity
Dress: Phenix Designz

06/09/2018

Bright, bold and most unashamedly beautiful! Feast your eyes on the sumptuous colours as they jump from these images to arrest your very senses...

This couple was every bit as vibrant as they're chosen colour scheme - just look at how their energy radiates from these images immaculately captured by Bianca Smit Photography.

For the décor, we stuck to whites and natural wooden elements as base tones to compliment the rustic charm of Ou Stal Equestrian Estate, and Gerrit (Beanstalk Group) and team punctuated this with wonderfully radiant shades of coral, pinks, ivory and tangerine in the floral arrangements.

An eclectic selection of varying centerpiece elements created a playful, interesting look for guests to chat about over their meals prepared by Mariette and her team (Beanstalk Group)

What a fabulous couple to work with - we wish them a future every bit as bright and beautiful as they're wedding pictures. Venue: Ou Stal Equestrian Estate
All Hires: Jack n Jill Hire
Floral, Décor, Planning, Catering, Staffing: Beanstalk Group
Photography: Bianca Smit Photography
Hair and Make Up: Beautiful Simplicity
Dress: Phenix Designz

26/06/2018

Check it out, guys!

Beanstalk Group

Sometimes the simplest concept can create the most striking images.

The rustic-romantic nuptials of this gorgeous couple took place at Ou Stal Equestrian Estate and captured flawlessly by Beloved Photography - just check out the awesome movement of the train behind them during their couple shoot!

Tamlyn loved the clean lines and classical shape of the gerbera daisy, so we incorporated these with tortured willow branches to create "blossoming tree" centerpieces. Our wooden round underplates and mint green napkins added freshness and brought a touch of the exposed wood of this winter wedding inside - while plenty of lighting elements and candles added warmth and made for an overall inviting and cozy look and feel.

We wish this beautiful couple all the best.

Catering: Mariette and Team from Beanstalk Group
Planning, Coordination, Florals, Décor: Gerrit and Team from Beanstalk Group
Hires: Jack n Jill Hire

11/03/2018

Check it out: All new packages now live:

Beanstalk Group Jack n Jill Hire Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener Florrene Hall Gerrit Hall

Image Credit: Crazy Little Thing.

The 200 year old building has been declared a national heritage site by the Stellenbosch Municipality, and as such the façade has been renovated without changing any of the architectural details. This old world wedding venue offers an elegant setting for your reception, with all the modern day comf...

05/03/2018

To all our new couples, clients, friends, family and folk (and there are quite a lot of you after the recent Canal Walk Shopping Centre Bridal Experience with Cheryl Wade Events): Thank you for liking our page, and welcome to our family!

We are executing multiple bespoke events each week, as we are now in the full swing of season - but we have not forgotten about you!

If you signed up for information packs at the fair, you will be receiving it this week (check your mail, doll!).

In the meantime, you can also make use of these details for enquiries as required:

Ou Stal Equestrian Estate Packages, Available Dates and Venue Information: [email protected] or visit www.oustalvenue.co.za

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN PRICE STRUCTURE: We are implementing a new pricing schedule for all new couples and enquiries effective 28 Feb 18.

Beanstalk Group have put together all-inclusive packages for your convenience , and we will let you have the new documentation as soon as it gets back in it's properly formatted and designed form from the designers.

Have an awesome Monday!

Photo Credit: Samantha Clifton

Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener Gerrit Hall Florrene Hall

12/11/2017

Wow! 1000 likes and newe ones daily!

Thanks so much, guys!

Beanstalk Group Mariette Engelbrecht Wepener Gerrit Hall Florrene Hall Jack n Jill Hire

Magnificent 200-year old venue set on an Equestrian Estate