Real Brides and Grooms

Cade and Natascha Foster Our Story Cade and I met on our first date in January 2023, just before I left KZN to complete my honours in the Western Cape. One date quickly became many, and we fell deeply in love while navigating long distance. After I completed my studies and returned home, everything unfolded naturally. Cade proposed in December 2024, and we got married on 18 October 2025; it was the most magical day....

The Bates Family

For any Midlands locals, even those who visit from far away, you’ll probably be familiar with Fordoun Hotel and Spa in Nottingham Road. It’s one of the cosiest, most picturesque places in our countryside, and did you know the Fordoun farm itself is nearly 200 years old? It was named after a village and parish in Kincardineshire, Scotland and registered by one of the Byrne Settlers, William Taylor, in the early 1850s as a land...

Discovering Fordoun – An Oasis of Tranquillity

Fordoun Hotel and Spa is a little (not so little) piece of heaven that is one of the most relaxing spots we’ve ever experienced! After being welcomed by the super efficient and friendly staff, we were quickly shown to room number three. What a view! The rooms are large and comfortable with a full bathroom en-suite, which is ideal for a person who loves to relax in a bath. The hotel comprises 22 luxurious, comfortable,...