Image above taken from the MolenVliet website
Do you dream of a romantic destination wedding at a charming vineyard in the countryside? Or perhaps you love the thought of a casual wedding on the ocean. Or maybe, you love the urban chic feel. No matter what your dream wedding looks like, South Africa is the perfect setting to bring your dreams into reality.
Below are some of our favorite and most acclaimed wedding venues in South Africa:
MolenVliet: Nestled within a romantic vineyard, amongst a dramatic mountainous backdrop, MolenVliet combines some of the most spectacular elements of nature with a beautiful Dutch-inspired venue. This renowned wine and guest estate is located in the romantic town of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.
The location of the MolenVliet wine and guest estate is exquisite, allowing visitors to partake in all the delights that Stellenbosch has to offer, including wine tasting tours, horseback riding safaris, culinary tours, and much more.
The sheer beauty of the estate rivals some of the most popular wedding destinations in the world! See for yourself in the picture below:
Image above taken from the MolenVliet website
Weddings ceremonies can be held anywhere along the property, including within the gardens or in the vineyards. The reception can also be held outside, on the sprawling deck, or inside.
It’s also important to note that MolenVliet offers in-house event coordination solutions, wine tastings, and exceptional, on-property accommodations.
One&Only Cape Town: If you’re looking for urban luxury, than One&Only Cape Town is the ideal venue for your chic and romantic wedding. With four different ceremony and reception settings to choose from, this harbor-side resort provides the discerning bride with an ample selection of options and choices to make sure her day is everything she dreamed of and more.
Image above taken from the One&Only Cape Town website
Image above taken from the One&Only Cape Town website
From a twinkling gazebo with Table Mountain in the backdrop to a quaint poolside setup, and a lavish ballroom wedding to a charming harbor-view venue, you can select your dream layout without having to compromise on setting.
And when you choose to have a Cape Town wedding at One&Only Cape Town, you can rest easy that you’ll never have to lift a finger. One&Only’s in-house Celebration Consultant ensures that all your wedding details are taken care of, including setup, photographers, catering, flowers, and any other wedding logistics (and we all know that there are WAY too many to count!).
Bushman’s Kloof: For a bride looking for more of the safari feel, Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat offers a picture-perfect setting, luxurious accommodations, and, of course, wildlife and safari!
Set amongst the larger-than-life Cederberg Mountains, Bushman’s Kloof is famous for its 7500 hectares of protected land, ancient Bushman rock art, spectacular wild flowers and fynbos flora, sprawling landscapes, and exceptional bird-viewing opportunities.
And when it comes to your wedding, there are four different, yet equally spectacular, venues to choose from at the charming Bushman’s Kloof.
Image above taken from the Bushman’s Kloof website
The Embers venue is a natural sandstone amphitheater that overlooks a sprawling valley. This is the ideal venue for a bride looking to wed and celebrate her special day beneath the stars and amongst sparkling lanterns and candles.
The Manor House Deck, the Manor House Lawns, and the Peninsula Dam are the other three venues offered at Bushman’s Kloof and each is perfect for brides looking to celebrate their special evening outside.
Image to the left taken from the Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve website
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve: Combing a romantic beach setting with the beauty and adventure of a wildlife reserve, the Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve offers brides an experience that goes above and beyond their wildest wedding dreams.
When you choose to have your wedding at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve you never have to worry about curious bystanders peering into your event or grabbing a slice of cake when they’re not welcome—because you have the ENTIRE reserve to yourself and your guests for the day!
So whether you want to get married on the beach with the ocean in the backdrop, or on the wildlife reserve with a giraffe or rhino in the backdrop, the possibilities are endless and are totally up to you!
Val de Vie: A polo and wine estate in the heart of the Paarl wine countryside, Val de Vie is a prestigious venue for lavish and unforgettable weddings.
The estate boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor venues to choose from, including The Ballroom, The Founder’s Lounge, The Manor House, and the Polo Club Restaurant. Each of the venues is different in ambiance and layout, which means you can select the perfect venue to fit your unique style.
Val de Vie also offers on-the-day coordination and full coordination for your special day.
Don’t forget Slipperfields in Port Elizabeth. Jana Rademeyer throws fantastic, creative and beautiful weddings in a farm setting! Check out the website and wedding gallery!
https://www.slipperfields.co.za/gallery.php
Thanks for the suggestion, Margo!!! Looks amazing! Weddings in South Africa are truly spectacular – if I had to do it again, I would hands down have it in a South African farm setting!
-Sandy Salle