Blue Marlin sits on the lawns above Scottburgh Beach, 200 metres from the sand and forty minutes south of Durban, with the Indian Ocean filling the view. Ceremonies run outdoors on the lawns with the water behind you, and move indoors for the reception when the light goes.

The resort takes the arranging off your hands. Guests stay on site across more than 100 rooms, catering comes from the same kitchen that runs the all-inclusive service, and the Mangwanani Dream Spa handles the morning of the wedding. Subtropical gardens, two pools and the beach give photographers plenty to work with.