We Are Breaking the Rules...
After a decade in the wedding industry, with over 1000 weddings under our belt, we have come to the strong belief that the cookie cutter wedding industry is old, and we, like our couples - are tired of it.
Lumiér is more than a wedding service, and more than a venue. It’s rebellion against boring wedding vibes and cookie cutter wedding design. With unique flowers & decor, expert planning, and stress-free all-inclusiveness - we offer our clients something fresh, something brand new and absolutely unforgettable.
Our promise to our clients are simple - we focus on things that matter, and you show up to a celebration - no more stressful wedding planning, the way it should be. And to your guests - they walk away with the best wedding experience they've ever had. Welcome to Lumiér Weddings.
We are so happy you are here and we can not wait to go on your wedding journey with you! So pop the champagne and let's get into it... Introductions first.
We are Reinhard & Melissa Smit - husband & wife photo-film duo, who shot 1000 weddings in 10 years, had 5 kids, and bought a coffee shop for fun.
In 2024 we moved over to wedding planning - Lumiér Weddings was born, and somehow we ended up with not one venue, but two - The Venue Lumiér in Kameeldrift, Pretoria, for large weddings and Dinner in the Garden in Centurion, for intimate celebrations.
Now we live and breathe weddings — with an all-inclusive dream team devoted to bringing every couple’s dream day to life. Lumiér is more than a venue.... every aspect of who we are has been created and perfected for the ultimate, unmatched wedding experience.
Our Bold Statements...
(We're about to offend some people, oops!)
We spent years at venues where they did the same exact wedding weekend after weekend, just with different couples, and weddings started to lose their magic. Tired and worn down coordinators and sub-par wedding service is a thing - a thing we wanted to change.
Welcome to the new - like your guests arriving at Lumiér and are welcomed with appetisers long before the usual canapé hour, or your ceremony walk-in that is not down the boring old school isle, and your speeches and toasts - they are celebrated before the entrance to your reception. Little details, big effect.
Oh hello guest!
Your guests' experience is one of our main focus points because the value of all your loved ones gathered together to celebrate you, is priceless - and we honour that by creating an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and completely immersed in your celebration.
We welcome them with drinks and snacks - introducing, Lumiér hour. Like happy hour, just right at the beginning, setting the tone of celebration for the rest of the day.
Your walk of fame;
The old-fashioned aisle walk can take a walk. With us, you get to create your own moment. Whether you choose to walk toward each other, make a grand entrance together, or stand proudly in the centre of your ceremony — every option is designed to feel intentional, personal, and unforgettable.
Creative keepsakes ~
Imagine arriving at your wedding pre-reception and being welcomed by a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. With brushes and paints laid out, your guests are invited to leave their creative mark, adding strokes, splashes, or doodles that together form a one-of-a-kind artwork. This collaborative piece becomes more than just a painting - it’s a memory captured through the hands of your loved ones, blending everyone’s personalities into a beautiful keepsake you’ll treasure forever.
Guest Portraits
A beautifully styled portrait station where each guest is photographed in a timeless, artistic way.
Let Them Eat… Anything but Cake
White tiered wedding cakes are gone with weddings of yesterday. Step into the Lumièr way with a cake that gets decorated by your guests! A little surprise for you, and amazing interaction with your loved ones.
I raise my glass, I propose a toast, this one is on you!
Speeches. The tradition every couple must include, but few people actually enjoy. So we turned it into a moment of magic. At Lumiér, speeches happen during canapés - surrounded by great food, good wine, clinking glasses, and live music. Less formal, more meaningful.
Fine dining - celebration style
You are welcomed into your dining area with food already served on the table - gone with formal seating placement, guests flow as they will and are delighted with family style feasting prepared by our in-house chef. Dine to your heart's content in an atmosphere of sharing and celebration
The final hoorah!
Guests are enticed (we wont tell you how - that's our surprise) to move into the last experience of the evening - a space where dancing ignites and celebration takes over.
Waiting for them is our decadent dessert table, a harvest-style spread curated for every sweet tooth, adding that final touch of exceptional to end the night on the perfect note.
