Hello, I am Claudia Pretorius, a Knysna wedding coordinator and the owner of Twin Paddocks. With the help of my wonderful and resourceful husband Gareth, I plan small, authentic forest weddings and functions, hosted on our enchanting smallholding at the edge of the forest and at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains.
I grew up in a household that was continuously throwing parties and events. My mother adored entertaining and was a fantastic cook. And so, from a young age, I was fascinated by beautifully set spaces, bustling joyous people having a wonderful time and the nourishing, delicious food accompanying it.
In 2008, I found myself leaving the busy hustle of Cape Town city life, as I had always dreamed of living a quieter life closer to nature and owning horses.
Gareth and I got married at our own wedding venue - what better place! With ten years of experience in catering and running small events and the help of a few close friends, we organised our entire wedding ourselves. Since then, our love for creating simple and elegant weddings close to nature continues to grow with each event.
