Luxury Destination Wedding Planning
Comprehensive planning service covering all aspects of your wedding, from venue selection to on-the-day coordination.
Matthew Oliver Weddings is an international luxury wedding planning studio specialising in destination weddings, including those in South Africa. Founded in 2012, the company offers comprehensive services such as venue sourcing, design and styling management, supplier liaison, guest management, and on-the-day coordination. Their approach emphasises seamless logistics and personalised celebrations that reflect each couple's story.
The team is experienced in managing multi-day wedding itineraries and weekend celebrations at a variety of venues, including private estates and luxury marquees. They provide financial management, catering coordination, entertainment sourcing, and detailed timeline creation to ensure flawless execution. Communication is central to their process, with clients working closely with a dedicated planner supported by a wider team.
Client reviews highlight the planner's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create unique, authentic experiences. Couples have praised the calm confidence, creative input, and thorough organisation that contribute to stress-free and memorable weddings. Their work in South Africa maintains the same high standards applied globally, collaborating with trusted local suppliers to deliver elegant and meaningful events.
This stunning outdoor venue offers breathtaking views, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding celebration.
Our team meticulously prepared this iconic venue to ensure it perfectly complements your dream wedding, creating an unforgettable experience.
This elegant outdoor dining arrangement showcases meticulously styled tables, perfect for a romantic wedding reception.
Our team meticulously arranged floral displays and table settings, creating an inviting atmosphere for a memorable celebration.
The stunning facade of this venue, framed by lush greenery and vibrant blooms, creates an enchanting backdrop for your special day.
Beautiful floral designs frame the aisle, creating a welcoming atmosphere for your guests on your special day.
Our expert team ensures every detail is meticulously managed for a breathtaking destination wedding experience.
Overlooking lush greenery, this couple enjoys a serene moment on the balcony, accentuating the beauty of their wedding venue.
The venue’s timeless architecture provides a striking setting for your special day, blending history with natural beauty.
This image captures a stunning coastal setting, perfect for a destination wedding in South Africa.
This historic venue features beautiful architecture and serene gardens, perfect for a destination wedding in South Africa.
Nestled along the water's edge, this breathtaking venue offers stunning views and a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
This extraordinary venue offers a breathtaking backdrop for unforgettable wedding ceremonies and celebrations in South Africa.
Experience the beauty of Cape Town's waterfront, providing a stunning setting for unforgettable wedding moments.
The stunning Tower Bridge provides a unique backdrop, ideal for couples looking to capture unforgettable moments in their wedding photos.
A serene pathway leads to majestic trees and iconic structures, creating an idyllic backdrop for winter-themed events.
This serene winter scene offers a picturesque backdrop, perfect for couples seeking a unique wedding setting amidst nature's beauty.
Explore breathtaking venues in Santorini for your destination wedding, showcasing iconic architecture and serene seascapes.
Matthew Oliver Weddings is an international luxury wedding planning studio known for creating exceptional destination weddings filled with life, elegance and personal meaning. Founded in 2012 by Matthew Oliver after several years planning in Cyprus, the company has grown into a close-knit team that delivers high-end celebrations at prestigious venues around the world. Based in the UK and working globally, they bring a decade-plus of experience, strong industry relationships and a calm, joyful planning style to every event. Their work has been recognised as award winning and has been featured in leading publications.
The team provides a comprehensive planning service designed to be seamless and stress free. Core capabilities include full destination and luxury wedding planning, venue sourcing, design and styling management, supplier curation and liaison, detailed logistics, guest management and on the day management. They also oversee financial management, catering and entertainment sourcing, and bring together every element of a celebration so it reflects each couple’s story with considered design, impeccable timing and flawless execution.
South Africa is one of their featured destinations, and they apply the same high standards and thoughtful planning approach to weddings across the country. Whether couples are envisioning an intimate gathering or a large scale celebration, the team collaborates with trusted local suppliers and venues to deliver events that feel authentic to place and personality. They are experienced with weekend formats and multi day wedding itineraries, as well as private estates and luxury marquees, ensuring celebrations flow beautifully from welcome events to farewell moments.
Communication and connection sit at the heart of their method. Clients work closely with a dedicated planner as a main point of contact, supported by the wider team’s collective expertise. From early concept development through timeline creation, supplier negotiations and creative direction, they guide each step with clarity and rmth. Practicalities such as invitations, RSVPs and wedding websites can be coordinated alongside tastings and site visits, bringing all details together so the planning journey feels as easy as hosting in one’s home town, even when navigating a destination setting.
Complex logistics are a particular strength. The team’s background in international events and deep supplier relationships help them anticipate challenges and keep celebrations on schedule. Testimonials highlight their ability to deliver cross continent, multicultural weddings over several days, even on condensed timelines. On the day, their planners are discreetly present throughout, ensuring every transition, from ceremony to reception to after party, unfolds exactly to plan.
Their portfolio spans celebrated venues and locations, reflecting both creative range and consistent quality. Past events include Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast, Blenheim Palace, Kew Gardens, the French Riviera and modern chateaux settings, as well as vibrant multicultural celebrations and refined country house weddings. This breadth showcases an aptitude for embracing unusual ideas and elevating them with sophisticated design, resulting in occasions that feel fresh, personal and memorable.
Matthew Oliver Weddings operates worldwide, with particular depth of knowledge in the UK across London, country houses, Scotland and the Cotswolds, alongside favourite destinations such as Italy, Portugal, France, Greece, Switzerland, Spain and more. South Africa and Mauritius sit among their Rest of the World locations, and their international perspective ensures couples benefit from best-in-class supplier networks and planning systems wherever they choose to marry.
Led by directors Matthew and Bertie, who also specialises in wedding logistics, the team includes experienced planners such as Georgia and Danny, supported by dedicated coordination staff. Together they bring an energetic yet reassuring presence to every project, uniting rigorous organisation with creativity and kindness. The result is luxury destination weddings that feel effortless for the couple, and extraordinary for every guest.
Matthew Oliver Weddings specializes in planning luxury destination weddings in South Africa, offering a range of unique venues and breathtaking scenery. Their experienced team ensures every detail is managed, allowing couples to relax and enjoy their special day.
Comprehensive planning service covering all aspects of your wedding, from venue selection to on-the-day coordination.
Multi-day wedding planning service that allows couples to celebrate over an entire weekend with tailored experiences.
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
102 Reddersburg St, Centurion, 0149
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews on Google
I can’t even begin to express how incredible Lee-Ann made our wedding experience. We had so many unique details we nted to bring to life—local dancers, face painting, soft serve ice cream and a long list of special requests—and she delivered on every single one.
She created an unforgettable African celebration for our guests, many of whom had never traveled to Africa before. Her timeline for our multi-day event s perfectly thought out, and her calm confidence gave us complete peace of mind throughout the process.
Over the year and a half that we worked together, Lee-Ann s consistently kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what she does. Her love for love truly shines through in every part of her work.
I honestly wish we could get married all over again, just to relive that magical day and work with her again. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding that’s not only beautiful but deeply meaningful
Words can't even describe how amazing my wedding planning journey s with MODE and Lee. She immediately understood our vision for our wedding and really made us feel so secure in our choices and so relaxed on the big day. Her bubbly personality in our meetings made us feel so comfortable and she also really shows that she cares for each couple and each event that she works on. We fully trusted her with the flowers, decor and the timeline for the day and that s one of the best decisions. Everything went so smooth on the day and I did not even feel an ounce of stress. It s one of the most beautiful weddings and guests are still talking about how beautiful everything s! She focuses on every single detail from making sure everyone is ready and happy to even the detail of how a napkin is laid out. I also forgot my bouquet in the room before the reception and she magically made another bouquet for my bouquet toss! She truly felt like a friend and an amazing planner during the whole process and on the big day. I highly recommend MODE for any wedding or events planning!
I worked with Lee-Ann from MODE as my wedding coordinator in 2024 and I’m so grateful I did. If anyone is thinking of getting a wedding planner, coordinator, styler ~ honestly, do it!✨ It takes away so much stress, especially if you have a full-time job. Lee-Ann helped source the right suppliers, handled all the details and always had reliable backup options.
What I really appreciated were the video s, the regular check-ins and how involved or not involved you could choose to be. Wedding planning involves a lot from décor, food, venue, timelines, invites, guests attending/not attending etc. Even though it’s “just one day,” there’s so much leading up to it and having someone like Lee-Ann to coordinate everything allowed me to actually enjoy my day instead of trying to manage it all myself.
Lee-Ann truly went above and beyond, travelled where needed, worked within our budget and brought our vision to life. Paying a little extra for a wedding planner, coordinator, styler made such a massive difference for us. I highly recommend Lee-Ann to any bride nting a smooth, stress-free, beautifully organised wedding. 💖💐
We had the best experience working with Mode Weddings! The décor s stunning, the coordination seamless, and Lee and her team went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Highly recommended.
We could not have asked for a more incredible wedding planner. From the very beginning, Lee made us feel calm, supported, and truly excited about our big day. Every detail s thoughtfully planned and perfectly executed, and nothing s ever too much trouble.
What makes Lee so special is not only the professionalism and organizational skill, but also the genuine care and personal touch brought to every part of the process. She listened carefully to our vision, offered creative ideas, and turned everything into a reality that s even more beautiful than we could have imagined.
On the day itself, everything ran seamlessly. We were able to relax and fully enjoy every moment, knowing that we were in the best hands. Our family and friends could not stop commenting on how magical, smooth, and unforgettable the day s.
We are so deeply grateful to Lee for going above and beyond in every y. If you are looking for someone who will treat your wedding as if it were their own, Lee is truly one of a kind.
Zani & Dirk (Bride & Groom)
I got married to my husband on the 25th of March, and our wedding s absolutely perfect! Lee s an absolute miracle worker, and made our special day all that we could ask for and more. I would happily recommend her to anyone. She s always friendly, professional, attentive and on-the-ball. Our decor s beautiful, and the whole day ran as smoothly as can be. We could not have asked for a better coordinator. Thank you so so much!
Forever grateful to Lee and the incredible team at Mode Weddings
From the very beginning, we entrusted them with full creative freedom to design and guide us through our wedding journey. Once we saw how perfectly Lee’s style aligned with our vision, we knew we were in the best hands.
She didn’t just deliver — she turned our dream into reality and went beyond anything we could have imagined. With her impeccable taste and access to the best in the industry — from photographers and stylists to bands, DJs and so much more — every detail s flawless.
On the most important day of our lives, we placed our trust in Lee, and she exceeded every expectation. We couldn’t have asked for a more magical experience.
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Had my wedding in December 2024 and Lee "stands on business":). Executed everything to perfection! She is professional, organized, and incredibly detail-oriented.
She completely took the stress away - almost made me nt to make my wedding an annual event lol.
Thank you Lee and Team
Lee s absolutely incredible! She guided us through every detail of planning and took all the stress off our shoulders on the big day. She handled every challenge calmly and professionally without ever burdening us — we could just enjoy our wedding knowing everything s in her hands. Truly the best decision we made!
Making Lee part of our wedding planning process s the best choice we could have made. We had the best time planning our wedding without having to deal with the stress of it all. Lee made our wedding dreams come true! Thank you MODE for making our wedding the best day of our lives..
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