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Then our second daughter got married down in our bush setting — saying their vows surrounded by trees and open skies, with golden sunlight filtering through, creating photographs and memories that are simply breathtaking. Moments like those, when guests are relaxed, smiling, and fully present, remind us why we built this place: to celebrate love in a meaningful, authentic way. Saying your vows surrounded by trees and open skies, with golden sunlight filtering through, creatin

Some of the most memorable weddings at Shiloh Bush Lodge are those where the love, joy, and authenticity of the couple shine through in every detail. One moment that stands out is our eldest daughter’s wedding — it was originally meant to be our first official wedding at the venue, but because of COVID, it became our 11th. Seeing her start her journey in the very place that grew out of our own faith, hard work, and God’s provision was deeply moving for our family.

As we built, prayed, and trusted God daily, people started noticing the natural beauty around us — the peaceful bush, the quiet, and the sense of God’s presence. One day, someone asked if they could get married on our property, and we simply said yes. That moment changed everything. We realized that this space was not just for us — it was meant to be shared. A bush lodge setting felt natural because it reflects exactly where we started: raw, authentic, and deeply connected to

What inspired us to create a wedding venue in a bush lodge setting at Shiloh Wedding Venue was never part of a grand business plan — it was born out of God’s grace, our journey, and the beauty of the land He entrusted to us. After losing our church building in a fire and starting over on our property, we experienced God’s provision in the most real and humbling ways. What was once just open land, where we lived in a caravan without water or electricity, slowly became a place

Out of the ashes, we rose. It feels almost surreal that the last Sunday before the fire, we sang “Our God” by Chris Tomlin — “Out of the ashes we rise” — not knowing how real those words would soon become. From the torn shade cloth, we moved to the IBR roof. We refinanced our Toyota Fortuner to pay off the remaining amount on the property. With the R36,000 we had left, we bought gum poles and began building what would become our new structure. We worked tirelessly — from 7am

Our story is one of God’s grace — and His grace alone. We love people deeply, and we truly believe it is God’s heart for people to be united in marriage. It breaks our hearts to see how many marriages end in divorce these days. Sometimes we feel that marriages are more endangered than rhinos. While there is no guarantee for a perfect or happy marriage, our motto remains: never judge and always have grace. This venue exists because of God’s grace and favor — nothing else. My h