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Exceptional seasonal events

Browse our calendar of extraordinary experiences at The Rubens at the Palace, from seasonal cocktails and menus using the finest local produce, to unique tasting journeys and extra-special events. We go to great lengths to provide the very best experiences and welcome suggestions - please do feel free to let us know what may be of interest to you. We look forward to welcoming you in the coming months as we celebrate the changing seasons.

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Your perfect day

Our dedicated wedding co-ordinators are on hand to help you plan your special day, from selecting the right venue to curating the perfect menu for the event. We also have long-standing partnerships with the very best suppliers across the city, who are able to assist with the finer details, from bespoke flower arrangements to eco-friendly confetti.

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Desination weddings

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa offers an idyllic location for a romantic destination wedding in Cape Town. With panoramic ocean views, professional staff and an array of optional inclusions, this five-star seafront hotel is ideal for intimate celebrations.

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Bespoke weddings

Wedding ceremonies at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa are held (weather-dependent) beneath a romantic gazebo in the fragrant Fynbos Garden, with the couple exchanging vows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Hosting up to 80 guests, the Fynbos Garden is also the ideal location for pre-reception refreshments, with ample space for candid and formal photographs.

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Our venues

Fynbos garden

The Gazebo in the Fynbos Garden is ideal for intimate ceremonies. After the ceremony guests may continue to enjoy cocktails and canapés in the Fynbos Garden, the perfect backdrop for photographs.

Atlantic Marquee

Hosting up to 80 guests, the magnificent Atlantic Terrace Marquee is the perfect venue for a memorable reception.

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Lions Head venue

Lions Head

For those who wish to extend their wedding festivities with an ‘after party celebration’, The Lion’s Head Room is available for music and dancing late into the night.

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Our gift to you: The Honeymoon Suite

A complimentary stay on your wedding night

Romantic rose-petal turndown

Luxurious monogrammed bath towels

A bottle of personalised Bouchard Finlayson white wine

Complimentary three-course dinner in Azure Restaurant on 1st anniversary

We are ready to make your dreams come true

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We are proud to be part of a number of select and exclusive collections and memberships that share our values of outstanding service, exceptional guest experiences and generous hospitality.

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London

  • Hotel 41
  • The Milestone Hotel & Residences
  • The Rubens at the Palace
  • The Egerton House Hotel
  • The Chesterfield Mayfair
  • The Montague on the Gardens

Dorset

  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant
  • The Acorn inn

Ireland

  • Ashford Castle
  • The Lodge at Ashford Castle
  • Hatch Hall

Edinburgh

  • 100 Princes Street

Guernsey

  • The Old Government House Hotel & Spa
  • The Duke of Richmond Hotel

South Africa

  • Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
  • The Oyster Box

Botswana

  • Xigera Safari Lodge

Geneva

  • Hotel d'Angleterre

Florida

  • The Chesterfield Palm Beach

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