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Njabulo & Uma

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Roodepoort, Gauteng

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Welcome

We Are Getting Married!

Thank you for being part of our special celebration. We created this wedding website to help you find everything you need to know about the day—from logistics and attire to food and drinks. We will update the website with new information as we get closer to 22 December.

When

22 December 2026

Tuesday

Where

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

Roodepoort, Gauteng

How We Got Here

Our Story

Our story has taken us from the workshop floor to the Drakensberg sky. We are bonded by shared values, a love of aviation and endless debate (current score is Jabu 97–86 Uma—not that anyone is keeping count).

The remote-aircraft club gathered with the aircraft they built
Njabulo and Uma smiling as Uma shows her engagement ring
Njabulo and Uma together beside a hot-air balloon
Njabulo and Uma sharing a laugh in their early years together
Njabulo beside a model aircraft in the workshop
Njabulo and Uma celebrating together
Njabulo and Uma smiling beneath an aircraft
Njabulo and Uma smiling together on their travels
Njabulo and Uma hiking above Johannesburg
Njabulo and Uma holding bonsai trees
Njabulo and Uma wearing helmets on a cave adventure
Njabulo and Uma dressed for an evening together
Njabulo and Uma kayaking together
Njabulo and Uma smiling in front of a waterfall
Njabulo and Uma together at the Soweto Towers
Njabulo and Uma together on a heritage trip
Njabulo and Uma together while berry picking

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2015

We met while studying at the University of the Witwatersrand. Two science and engineering nerds, our worlds first collided on the workshop floor, where we built race cars and remote-controlled aircraft together.

2017

Somewhere between the late-night design sessions and troubleshooting, our friendship evolved into something deeper. In 2017, against Uma’s better judgement, we began dating—and we’ve been on the same adventure ever since.

2017–2024

During our first seven years together, we collected countless precious memories: more than 80 trips around South Africa, exploring new places and revisiting old favourites. From bungee jumping from the Soweto Towers to our ongoing mission to find the best chicken-wing restaurant in Gauteng, we have loved nothing more than sharing new experiences.

December 2024

On 21 December 2024, high above the Drakensberg Mountains—a sky that has always connected us—we decided to spend the rest of our lives together.

To Andromeda and Beyond

We are no longer the young couple who fell in love nearly ten years ago, but one thing remains unchanged: our love and commitment to one another. We are excited to see it grow and flourish in the years to come.

Wedding Day · 22 December 2026

On 22 December 2026, we will become husband and wife. We cannot wait to make this promise surrounded by the people who have shaped, supported and loved us—and to celebrate everything still ahead, together.

Threads of Africa

What to Wear

Traditional African wear is central to the look, spirit and atmosphere of our wedding. We invite you to share in the joy of the day by embracing Threads of Africa.

Standard Western formalwear is strictly prohibited.

Please avoid conventional suits and ties, tuxedos, Western evening or cocktail wear, office or business attire, and casual everyday clothing.

Need help finding outfit inspiration?

Download style guide

Traditional wear

Traditional African wear is the heart of the celebration. Choose an outfit that feels joyful and considered—you can keep the suit and tie for your job interview.

Dresses, shirts, skirts, wraps, coordinated sets, headwear, and accessories with a clear African design language will fit beautifully.

Colour Scheme

Choose from our joyful, grounded palette, designed to reflect our taste and photograph beautifully.

Indigo patterned textile Zulu beadwork-inspired detail Geometric woven pattern Navy and orange textile detail

Bring the texture

Look for African prints, beadwork, embroidery, woven detailing and accents. Texture is the spice of your look.

Statement headwear, wraps and traditional accessories can complete the look without overwhelming it.

Comfortable enough for a full day in the garden.

Order of Events

Programme

Gather around

Food & Drinks

A generous meal, cold drinks and plenty of time around the table.

The feast

Buffet-style spit braai

Dinner will be served as a buffet-style spit braai. Halal and vegetarian options will be available if requested in your RSVP.

BYOB

Bring your own booze

Champagne will be served at the tables. For those who want a bit more of a kick, please bring any other alcohol you would like to enjoy.

With love

Gifts

Your presence is what matters most to us. If you would still like to give a gift, please choose whichever option feels most meaningful to you.

Option one

Registry

Choose something for our home from our wedding registry.

Choose from our wedding registry.

View registry

Option two

Monetary gifts

Contribute towards our honeymoon, our home, or something meaningful to our life together.

Contribute towards our next chapter.

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Join us

Rsvp & Invitations

A Note About Invitations

We’re keeping the celebration to the loved ones named on each invitation. If your invitation includes a plus-one or children, their names will appear there too.

If a name is not explicitly listed on the invitation, that person will not be admitted. This applies to children, pets, and the person you just started dating—no matter how delightful they may be.

Let Us Know You’re Coming

Helpful Details

Frequently Asked Questions

The wedding will take place on Tuesday, 22 December 2026, at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The exact starting time will be announced closer to the day.

The exact starting time will be announced closer to the day.

Traditional African wear is central to the look, spirit and atmosphere of our wedding. Choose rich, celebratory colours or African-inspired prints, and wear shoes that will be comfortable on the lawn—sneakers are encouraged but not mandatory.

An African-inspired outfit in a celebratory colour or print will fit beautifully. Just don’t wear conventional Western wear, or we will have to send you home to change—with tears in our eyes and grief in our hearts.

Rule of thumb: if someone is not explicitly named on the invitation, they will not be admitted. This applies to children and adults alike.

Dinner will be a buffet-style spit braai. Halal and vegetarian options will be available upon request in your RSVP.

Champagne will be served at the tables. Please bring any other alcohol you would like to enjoy on the day.

Expect garden paths and lawn underfoot, so comfortable footwear is a good idea. Please check the weather before leaving; any important changes will be shared with everyone who has replied.

Please include any mobility or accessibility needs in your RSVP, or contact Njabulo or Uma directly so we can help you plan comfortably.

Final parking and entrance directions will be shared with everyone who has replied closer to the wedding.

You’re welcome to capture moments throughout the celebration. During the ceremony, please be mindful of the couple, the photographer and any guidance shared on the day.

Your presence is what matters most to us. If you would like to give a gift, you may choose from our registry or give towards our honeymoon, our home, or something meaningful to our life together.

Please reach out to Njabulo or Uma directly. We’ll be happy to help.