A wedding ceremony at Zimbali Lodge, the wonderful boutique hotel or at the Zimbali Country Club, both situated on the Zimbali Estate on Kwa-Zulu Natal's North Coast, is full of the magic of a forest fairytale. Set in a private estate on the Dolphin Coast some 42 kilometers north of Durban, it is a paradise you'll find hard to leave.

The Zimbali Estate comprises more than 300 hectares with kilometers of spectacular and unspoiled Indian Ocean beaches, where whales frequently come inshore with their calves to feed. Vervet monkeys clamber among the indigenous trees, sharing their lofty habitat with, among others, the Purple Crested Lourie, the Sombre Bulbul and the Olive Sunbird. Numerous butterfly species flit among the profusion of wild flowers and shrubs.

This is the setting that creates the magic that will turn any wedding into an occasion to be remembered by all who attend it.

Zimbali Lodge's ambience is wonderfully reflected in the design and architecture of the hotel, with its superb accommodation, cuisine and service. Facilities are unparalleled. The Lodge is set back against a hill and is offset against the 18-hole championship golf course designed by the great Tom Weiskopf.

The main building, surrounded by a cluster of eight lodges housing the 76 bedrooms, including four luxury suites, is a magnificent creation embracing African-Classical architecture, highlighted by open truss roofing and wooden floors.

It is in this ambience that the staff of Zimbali Lodge have designed the ultimate wedding. The festivities could start with a ceremony at the Hotel Pool Deck or the Conference Room in the event of rain. The superb Zimbali Country Club is also an exquisite setting.

The ceremony would be followed by a reception at the at the Country Club, in the lovely surroundings, décor and accessories to meet the guests' intimate requirements.

The hotel provides a large choice of menus and the guests can enjoy a deluxe buffet or set menu.

Zimbali Lodge provides a room for the bride and their attendants to prepare and dress for the ceremony and the honeymoon suite is complimentary, subject to availability on the wedding night.

Zimbali Lodge takes care of all those little details required for this special occasion to make it a truly grand one to remember.