Brunch, Vows & Skyline Views – A Harare Wedding That’s So 2025

Who says weddings have to happen at 4PM? When Nyasha and Tendai started planning their big day, they had one rule: Do it differently. What followed was a dazzling Harare rooftop celebration that kicked off at sunrise, featured bottomless brunch, and wrapped with skyline portraits to rival any Pinterest board.

☀️ Meet the Couple: Nyasha & Tendai

She’s a digital content strategist based in London, he’s a fintech entrepreneur living between Zim and Canada. They met on a Zoom networking event during lockdown—yes, really—and finally met IRL in Cape Town a year later. Their love story spans time zones and travel stamps, and their wedding had to reflect that global flair with Zim roots.

🏙️ The Venue:

Roof of the New Highland Suites, CBD Harare
With panoramic views from Kopje Hill to Borrowdale, this modern rooftop gave guests the wow without needing to drive out of town. Minimalist concrete meets glass railing perfection—and oh, that morning light for golden-hour photos!

🥂 The Format: Brunch Wedding Goals

This was not your average wedding timeline. Here’s how they flipped tradition:

08:30 AM: Guest arrival with herbal iced tea and fresh pawpaw smoothies.

09:00 AM: Vows under a blush-toned draped pergola with the skyline as a witness.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Brunch reception with live jazz, mimosa bar, and interactive food stations (omelette bar, mini waffles + chakalaka, and an “English-Zim fry-up” stand).

1:30 PM: Cake cutting followed by rooftop dancing before the afternoon sun kicked in.

💐 Decor That Slayed

The colour palette was soft rose, taupe, and dusty green—elevated with metallic touches. They used locally sourced eucalyptus, dried florals, and ceramic candleholders made by a Zimbabwean artist. The aisle? Lined with handwoven rugs from Mbare Market.

The seating was relaxed: cane sofas, parasols, and picnic-style zones for kids. Tables were dotted with miniature proteas and hand-lettered menus on linen.

✨ Wedding Highlights:

Bride’s Dress: A linen two-piece with detachable sleeves, custom-made in Vic Falls. Light, breathable, and so chic for morning weather.

Groom’s Look: A tailored cream suit with bronze detailing, paired with suede loafers and a pocket square gifted by his late grandfather.

DIY Detail: Guests signed a ceramic bowl that will be used in their new kitchen—functional and sentimental!

Cultural Touch: A mbira trio played during the vow exchange, blending tradition with city elegance.

📝 Tips from the Couple:

“Don’t be scared to break tradition. We didn’t do a first dance, but we did have a ‘first sip’ toast and danced to amapiano before noon!”

“Choose a venue that works with natural light—it makes a huge difference for early weddings.”

“Consider guest comfort. We offered sun hats, fans, and a chill zone with cool towels. It’s all in the details!”

The Takeaway:

Nyasha and Tendai’s brunch rooftop wedding showed that style, culture, and soul don’t need to follow a cookie-cutter format. This was a 2025 wedding for the books—modern, meaningful, and uniquely Harare..