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Top Wedding Venues In South Africa

Wedding season is upon us so you know what that means? CAKE GALORE! Just kidding, it means that there are tons of frantic brides and wedding planners running around looking for the perfect place to host a wedding.

Are you looking to tie the knot soon? If you are, you’re probably aware that it is super difficult to find a wedding venue in South Africa and a date slot to suit your timeline, so it’s best that you plan early.

Here are our official top 10 venues to host a wedding around the Johannesburg & Cape Town areas.

Wedding Venues in JOHANNESBURG

1.Chez Charlene, SilverLakes

With a whopping 5-star review, Chez Charlene is most coveted for its idyllic country setting. Located in the East of Pretoria, this venue is ‘an oasis of breathtaking beauty that exudes tranquility’. Boasting grandeur with flawless architecture and picturesque gardens featuring lavish fields where horses graze and gallop – this venue has all the ingredients to create lasting memories.

Features you’ll love:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar
  • Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Chapel
  • Co-ordinator (in-house)
  • Dance floor
  • Decorating
  • Disabled equipped & wheelchair friendly
  • Exhibition space
  • Gazebo
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Parking
  • Podium
  • Stage

2.Heaven’s Gate, East Rand

If you’re looking for the fairy tale experience in Johannesburg, then Heaven’s Gate is the place to host your wedding. This venue is known for having one of the largest swan collections in the world and is complete with extensive, well-kept grounds and a gorgeous island that is surrounded by the tranquil flow of the Blesbok River.

Features you’ll love:

  • Maximum 150 guests
  • Located close to O.R Tambo International Airport Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Co-ordinator (in-house)
  • Dance floor
  • Decorating
  • Parking

3.Trés Jolie, Ruimsig

Say your “I do’s” in the simple yet classic country setting that is the Trés Jolie Estate. Living up to its name, this estate features manicured lawns with beds of seasonal flowers and stunning water features to capture your wedding pictures by. Additionally, there are two chapels and an expansive Farmyard and Barnyard where your reception can be held. The experienced team at Trés Jolie are also well-equipped to plan every detail of your wedding décor, from floral arrangements to music.

Features you’ll love:

  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar
  • Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Chapel
  • Co-ordinator (in-house)
  • Dance floor
  • Decorating
  • Exhibition space
  • Gazebo
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Marquee
  • Parking
  • Podium
  • Stage
  • Wheelchair friendly

The Forum, Newtown

Modern brides will flock toward The Forum’s Turbine Hall in Newtown for their dream urban-chic wedding. A 5-star review puts this venue as one of the top spots to host your wedding and it isn’t any wonder, with state-of-the-art technology, exceptional food, décor and style being but a few of its merits. This ‘architectural masterpiece’ is concealed by a breath-taking multiple-volume space and accentuated by ultramodern interiors which are ideal for bespoke and stylish affairs.

Features you’ll love:

  • Multiple function spaces (can host up to 800 guests)
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar
  • Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Co-ordinator (in-house)
  • Decorating
  • Disabled equipped & wheelchair friendly
  • Exhibition space
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Marquee
  • Parking
  • Podium

5. Avianto Estate, Muldersdrift

Avianto and their dedicated events team have mastered elegance. This venue offers two separate spaces, namely the ballroom and the banquet hall, to host your reception and prides itself on having multiple options for the bride to choose from.

Features you’ll love:

  • Multiple reception venues (depends on size of guest list)
  • Enquire for personal quotes & more details

Wedding Venues in CAPE TOWN

1. D’Aria Wine Estate, Durbanville

D’Aria is a 4-star event and wedding venue that is located in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Route. Offering a wide range of facilities as well as an overnight cottage, the dedicated Nataniel and his experienced team strive to make your special day an unforgettable experience. This venue’s major attraction is its charming ‘Magic Forest’ which is filled with Poplar Trees that provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding pictures.

Features you’ll love:

  • Generator
  • Air conditioning
  • Disabled friendly
  • WiFi available
  • Ample parking
  • 24 Hour security
  • Kitchen-bar
  • Stage
  • Standard PA System
  • Ladies, Gentlemen and disabled restrooms
  • Fully Stocked Bar
  • Photobooth Area
  • Lounge set-up available
  • Fully Functional Kitchen
  • Custom Made Menus

2. Strandkombuis, Ysterfontein

Strandkombuis is the perfect venue for your dream beach wedding. Situated right on the famous Sixteen Mile Beach by the West Coast, this setting hosts it’s ceremonies right on the dunes or the beach (by prior arrangement). Guests will enjoy a lavish spread of freshly prepared seafood, which reinforces the unique West Coast beach feel.

Features you’ll love:

  • Open-air restaurant that serves quality food with a friendly, personal, west coast welcome
  • Relaxed, homely atmosphere with professional and friendly service
  • B&B that can sleep up to 60p, tucked behind the dune next to the venue (fully equipped kitchen, lounges, indoor braai and fire places)
  • Décor is available on the premises
  • Discounts for weekday (Mon – Thurs) weddings
  • Accommodates 200 guests
  • Indoor, self-catering venue on the premises, for hire for a get-together the night before the wedding

3. Vrede en Lust, Franschoek

If you’re after a classic, vintage feel, then Vrede en Lust is the ideal place to host your wedding. Surrounded by a magnificent mountainous area and featuring a breath-taking vineyard backdrop, this 300-year-old wine estate offers a truly picturesque scene of old country life.

Features you’ll love:

  • A picturesque venue with historical Cape Dutch architecture and undulating vineyards
  • Venue enclosed with glass walls
  • Beautiful ceremony and pre-drinks gardens
  • Seating for up to 120 people, with dance floor inside or up to 150 guests with dance floor outside (weather permitting)
  • Accommodation for up to 40 guests on the estate within walking distance from the wedding venue
  • Exclusive use of the wedding venue and accommodation section of the farm by the bridal couple and their guests for the duration of their stay
  • Catering by Lust Bistro and Bakery
  • The venue is backed by generator power to ensure no loss of electricity at any time

4. Die Woud, Caledon

Nestled in-between whimsical oak trees and the majestically tall wattle forests in Caledon, you’ll find Die Woud. Like something straight from a fairytale fantasy, this venue features an ‘open-air-church’ where guests are seated in between the towering wattle trees. In the near distance, you’ll hear the familiar calming sound of birds chirping and the flow of water from the stream below. If you are planning an evening ceremony, a glass marquee will accommodate you while still allowing the outside elements to be a part of the setting.

Features you’ll love:

  • Accommodates 140 guests
  • The shuttle service is available all day until the wedding ends. All collections to Die Woud must be booked well in advance before the start of the wedding.
  • Caledon Casino & Spa nearby
  • Arabella Golf Estate nearby
  • Hemel & Aarde Wine Route nearby

5. Val de Vie Estate, Paarl

Val de Vie Estate specialises in opulence. Situated in the quaint but upmarket Paarl Franschhoek Valley, this estate invites you to celebrate your dream day in their Polo Pavilion surrounded by a spectacular entertainment area with a magical ambiance. Their capable and diligent event team are especially invested in seeing your personal vision for the special day through to the exact ‘T’.

Other features you’ll love:

  • The ballroom can seat up to 300 people and includes an imported bamboo laminated dance floor, gleaming marble tiles and three huge silver chandeliers
  • Smaller, more intimate ceremonies can be held in the Founder’s Lounge
  • With its beautiful gardens, the elegant Manor house is ideal for outdoor ceremonies
  • On-the-day Coordination Service allows you to relax and enjoy your event on the day itself. Manages the course of your event according to a strict programme, ensuring that it’s a flawless experience
  • The only residential estate in Africa that offers you the opportunity to enjoy a private polo game during your wedding or event
  • A Rolls Royce drives the wedding couple to the side of the polo field, where they can watch a line of polo ponies walk in procession as the Val de Vie anthem plays

We hope that you found this post helpful. If you are in search of wedding dress inspiration, please visit our Wedding Shop or maybe you would like to know what the different types of wedding dresses are.

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