Chocolat Bistro — The Birdcage

Ryan Schoultz

&

Tirsha van der Merwe

31 October 2026

Cape Town

Together with our families

we invite you to celebrate the marriage of

Ryan Schoultz & Tirsha van der Merwe

Our Story

The Beginning

01

The Beginning

We met near the beginning of high school — before we even knew what real love was.

Never Quite Letting Go

02

Never Quite Letting Go

Like most stories, ours wasn't linear. We found our way back to each other more than once, never quite ready to let go.

The Walk Home

03

The Walk Home

We reconnected under the simple excuse that I would walk her home from work… and attempt to train Bundy — despite knowing absolutely nothing about training dogs.

Something Real

04

Something Real

A week later, that excuse turned into something real. We moved in together.

Eight Years

05

Eight Years

Since then, we've shared almost every day — through moves to Johannesburg and back to Cape Town, through seasons of change and growth.

Today

06

Today

And somehow, through it all, we've remained exactly what we were at the start — completely, effortlessly in love. Only now, that love is deeper, steadier… and still growing every single day.

The Celebration

The Ceremony

31 October 2026

18:00

The Birdcage, Chocolat Bistro

The Reception

Follows immediately

Ends at 23:00

46 Oxford Street, Durbanville

Dress Code

Black-Tie Casual

Elegant and refined,

with a relaxed touch.

Chocolat Bistro — The Birdcage Events Venue

The Venue

Chocolat Bistro

46 Oxford Street, Durbanville, Cape Town

Nestled at a beautiful heritage site, Chocolat Bistro has been a labour of love since 2005. In 2023, The Birdcage was added — a dedicated events venue with all the luxury and style the bistro is known for.

"Let's celebrate life, love and everything in between." — Wilma & the Team

Parking available on Oxford Street and in the nearby municipal parking area.

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