Wedding venues in South Africa

Choosing a wedding venue in South Africa can be difficult as there is a large selection of stunning and affordable wedding venues across our beautiful country. As marriage officers, we get to see magnificent wedding venues every month and wanted to share a few with you if you’re still undecided. These are just a few, we obviously couldn’t name all of them but thought we would add a few new ones to your list. 

Where: Somerset West, Cape Town

This privately owned wine estate is situated at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains offers spectacular views of the polo field and vineyards. 

The main function venue has neutral flooring with crystal chandeliers and a white theme which creates the perfect base for any bride to create the theme of her choice for a picture-perfect wedding. Lourensford Estate has the perfect mix of modern country. 

Where: Between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, Cape Town

Cape Town is famous for luscious wine estates and there’s no secret as to why. This 300-year-old wine estate is steeped in rich Cape Dutch history with preserved architecture to admire and use as the backdrop for your wedding photography. 

This all in one wedding venue in South Africa provides the ultimate convenience for the modern bride by providing all the wedding services needed on-site. Your ceremony and reception can be conducted hassle-free at one location. 

Where: Muldersdrift, Gauteng

Book a site inspection at Avianto and their professional wedding coordinators will dazzle you with all the wedding packages on offer. Weddings are their speciality and over the years they have expanded their service offering to cater to every need and want that a bridal couple might have. 

Their menu is customizable according to your personal requirements and menu tastings can be scheduled for your convenience. A surcharge will apply for special dietary requirements such as Kosher or Halaal catering provided by an outside caterer. 

Event Inspirations are on hand to assist you with a décor and set-up service for your wedding at Avianto. This wedding venue has evolved over the years and is fully equipped to help you create the wedding of your dreams. 

Where: Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal

This hidden gem is a wonderful wedding venue in KZN ready with a natural backdrop ready for your wedding photography. Surround yourself with the breath-taking Ingeli Forest while you have your choice between in indoor venue or the choice of a large transparent marquee outside. 

Wedding couples receive a complimentary night’s accommodation with breakfast on the night of the wedding and a 50% discount accommodation voucher for your first wedding anniversary. This wedding venue in South Africa provides real value for money and does not compromise on quality.

Where: Stellenbosch, Cape Town

This popular wedding venue based in Stellenbosch has been providing hand-crafted weddings with a personalized touch on each one for 25 years. Their wedding coordination team will ensure that your wedding day is a memorable one without incident. 

A huge advantage of having your wedding at Nooitgedacht Estate is that the venue is your exclusively. Another advantage is that you can use Nooitgedacht as one central location for your wedding ceremony, reception and accommodation. 

They offer indoor and outdoor venue options and the location provides the perfect backdrop for stunning wedding photography. Consider using this as your wedding venue in South Africa if you have 120 – 300 guests or if you’re in search of a picturesque garden wedding venue. 

Where: Sandton, Johannesburg

Urban Tree is a modern edgy wedding venue in Sandton Johannesburg. This location overlooks the Sandton skyline and caters for weddings with a capacity of 80 people all the way up to 450 people. There are various lay-outs and table choices available, from round tables to long New York style tables for your convenience. 

Experience an amazing food journey with the chefs working at Urban Tree and enjoy added extras such as floating shooter counters, giant sweetie jars and decadent dessert tables. If you’re looking for an ultra-modern and chic wedding venue in Johannesburg, then this is the venue for you. 

Where: East London

Thistlewoods celebrates couples, their differences and how they choose to celebrate. Their wedding options are flexible, and they are open to DIY events, offering couples a self-catering option which allows you to arrange your own wedding and service providers and just using Thistlewoods as a venue. 

For those not keen on the DIY option, there is a highly skilled team of wedding professionals ready to assist you. The services at Thistlewoods include catering, décor, flower arrangements, photography, videography, cake decorators, dress makers and DJs. 

Indoor options at this venue can accommodate 220 people while a garden marque can accommodate up to 450 people if needed. The venue hire package includes tables, chairs, crockery, seat covers, table linen, linen serviettes and champagne glasses. 

We hope this article assists you in your search for the perfect wedding venue. If you’re in need of a wedding minister for your big day, don’t hesitate to contact Marriage Officers.