All Inclusive Wedding Venues in South Africa

Starting to plan your wedding can be a daunting task and once you start working on your wedding budget you might be surprised at your total cost at the end of that excel sheet. Having a budget in mind and actually having to put it all together once you receive quotes are two completely different things right?! We know, now more than ever, that brides- and grooms-to-be want their dream wedding (who doesn’t) but on a budget and there is no shame in that! The cost of living is increasing at a rapid rate so with the help of our Proudly Pink Book Wedding Venues we have compiled a list for you consisting of All Inclusive Wedding Venues in South Africa for your special day.

All Inclusive packages are incredible for two reasons: 1. They cut your planning process in half as a lot of services and vendors are included and 2. It saves you a lot of money!

Western Cape

1. Loch Lynne

Loch Lynne, situated on the slopes of Durbanville a mere 30 minutes from Cape Town, is not only a flourishing wine-growing estate; it has also been transformed into an unmatched wedding & events venue.

With commanding views across the lawns and vines to the Cape mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, it is a welcoming, warm All Inclusive Wedding Venue in the heart of the Durbanville Winelands – close to the city, but reveling in the signature beauty and space of the countryside.

Their All Inclusive Package consists of the following:

• Exclusive Venue Hire
• Staff – Waiters / Barmen
• Coordination Prior to Wedding and On the Day
• Décor & Floral
• Catering
• Sound
• Photography

Costing works as follows for the 2022 year – inclusive of VAT. Feel free to contact them for their 2023 All Inclusive Packages.

• 40 Pax: R116 000.00
• 80 Pax: R169 000.00
• 120 Pax: R219 000.00

Enquire Now With Loch Lynne

2. Hazendal Wine Estate

Life is full of journeys, you are about to embark on one of the most important ones. Let Hazendal make it one to remember. The exquisite estate offers a range of exceptional wine estate wedding venues, expert culinary teams, and an experienced wedding coordination team that will ensure your special day is unforgettable.

Their All Inclusive Package price of R145 000 (50pax) for winter months consists of the following:

3. Rickety Bridge

Rickety Bridge Wine Estate is a popular destination in the Cape Winelands with a long wine-making history. The estate is nestled against the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains overlooking the majestic Wemmershoek Mountain range– less than 3 kilometers from the center of the quaint Franschhoek town. The 50-hectare wine estate has 27 hectares of vines, 2 luxurious guest houses, and a beautiful tasting room where guests can sample superb Rickety Bridge Winery wines.

Their All Inclusive Wedding Package of R2 550.00 to R3 200.00pp consists of the following:

4. Waverley Hills

At Waverley Hills you have a choice to either create your own ‘open-air church’ where guests are seated in the beautiful gardens, overlooking the valley’s views and surrounded by the natural fynbos & organic vineyards, guests make their way through the garden paths to your fairytale setup or you can make use of the indoor quaint chapel that offers beautiful downlighting, a large mirror before walking down the aisle and seating on their white chapel benches. The chapel has a refined interior completed by the rustic exposed brickwork. With its unassuming natural beauty, Waverley Hills is a photographer’s dream when shooting these special wedding moments uninterrupted views over the valley.

Above the chapel, the venue will accommodate you for the evening. A balcony offers you a backdrop as the sun dips behind the horizon, the dance floor and atmosphere come to life.

Their All Inclusive Wedding Packages consists of the following:

• Exclusive Venue & Chapel hire
• Set up day before
• Photographer
• DJ
• Honeymoon night accommodation
• Waverley Hills organic red & white wine
• Sparkling Wine (alcoholic) or Grape Sparkling Wine (non-alcoholic)
• Juice and water dispenser
• Menu tasting for 2 guests
• Basic menu package
• Flower arrangements for tables (seasonal flowers)
• Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaid bouquets x2 & Boutonnieres x5
• Under plates, Candles, Table Runners
• Table Numbers
• Napkins
• Confetti & Containers
• Basic floral elements for chapel
• Setup & Breakdown
• Crockery, Rose Gold or Silver Cutlery, Glasses
• Use of Easel
• Wedding Cake
• Wedding Coordination & Day management
• Pre-drinks
• Cash Bar
• Staff Waiters, Floor Manager & Barmen
• Long Tables and/or Round Tables

5. L’Avenir Wine Estate

Cape Winelands Wedding Venue, L’Avenir, which means “the future” in French, offers an exclusive location and amenities for a stylish wedding venue in the Cape Winelands. This historic wine estate is located in Stellenbosch and offers brand new facilities and views to dream of. With 11 luxury accommodation units, the swanky lounge Pinotage and different options for All Inclusive Wedding ceremonies, L’Avenir exceeded expectations. One of the biggest attractions is the picturesque scenes on the farm, which is ideal for photography.

Their All Inclusive Wedding Package for 100 Guests is R 70 000.00 and consist of the following:

• Ceremony site: choose between 3 on-site options
• Single Block Wedding venue. (Air-conditioned for summer and a fireplace for winter)
• The Leopard’s view deck, boasts panoramic views of the Stellenbosch winelands
• Accommodation of 11 rooms
• The bridal suite the night before your wedding
• 2 Barmen
• A platter for 4 for the bride and her girls on the wedding day
• Ceremony seating of wooden benches & metal chairs
• Pinotage Lounge for the signing of the wedding register
• Menu and wine pairing supervised by your wedding planner and Cellar door Experts
• 15 elegant oak tables seating eight
• 100 black chairs for the reception
• Cutlery, crockery and glassware for 100 guests
• 100 white napkins
• A Cake table and a Gift table
• A professional wedding planner

Enquire Now With L'Avenir Wine Estate

6. Goedgeleven

Goedgeleven is one of the well-known Wedding Venues in Durbanville whose name says it all. With staff having more than 25 years of experience in the industry. They have been fortunate enough to combine the best of all worlds into an all in one service providing venue in Durbanville. Goedgeleven offer good, quality food as well as certified HALAAL chef’s available on request. They offer a fully trained barista on-site ensuring an unforgettable coffee experience.

Inhouse floral arrangements are also done by a well-trained hand. Thus combining style, flair, and knowledge of the local and international flora to add that extra little something to your special day.

Their All Inclusive Wedding package for 2022 consist of 100 guests for R78 000 includes the following:

• White Carpet
• Venue
• Includes food – attached Menu Buffet style for 100 guests
• Lighting: Chandeliers and Fairy lights
• Wooden rectangular tables for 10 guests – 2.4 m long & width 1.2 cm (15 Tables)
• Cutlery, crockery and glassware (breakages will be charged to the client’s account)
• Spacious bathroom areas
• Chairs included
• 1 Night Accommodation in the Bridal Suite
• 4 Lawn Games
• Mood lights for the dance floor
• Bubble machine for opening Dance
• 2 Bottles of wine per table 10 guests (1 red and 1 white) Leopards Leap from the Anton Rupert Farm
• Pre-drinks x 100 guests (Gin on Tap Normal & Rose Gin) with Mobile Bar
• Includes Bar Facility including ice
• 2 Barmen (Mixologist to do cocktails/mocktails)
• 4 Waiters
• Coffee Station (Cappuccino, Espresso & Filter) 100 guests
• Bio-degradable cups
• Firepits and wood
• Pallet Furniture with cushions
• DJ – Ettienne Events
• Security on Duty

 The package exclude: Breakage deposit R2 000, Champagne and décor. Goedgeleven to be the sole provider.

Enquire Now With Goedgeleven

7. Reeds Country Lodge

The team at Reeds Country Lodge really hopes that you will find their unique venue appealing and suitable for your wedding. Their style is called “Wabi-Sabi” which means “Beauty in Imperfection”. They believe that Love, Beauty, and People belong together.

They can accommodate up to 200 guests and sleep a maximum of 74 guests sharing. Together with your personal touch and the assistance of their friendly and caring staff they can create your dream wedding day, at this very special location. The Lodge is situated in the vineyards of the Breede River Valley, only 18 km outside of Worcester on the R43 towards Villiersdorp

The All inclusive package from Reeds Country Lodge for 100 guests is R75 000.00 and includes the following:

• Exclusive Venue Hire
• Equipment and furniture
• Catering
• Decor
• Photographer
• DJ

Only available for May, June and July 2022.

8. Wijnlanden Uitzicht Venue

Enquire Now With Wijnlanden Uitzicht Venue

Gauteng

1. Forest Walk Venue

Located centrally between Johannesburg and Pretoria in the heart of Glen Austin, Midrand Wedding Venue The Forest Walk Venue is surrounded by beautiful forest surroundings. It has a 250m2 thatch to host your reception and big gardens for your guests to walk in, which will give your event a touch of class. The Forest Walk Venue has guest houses linked to their venue for accommodation and a wide selection of menus to choose from.

Their All Inclusive Winter Wonderland Package is R 350.00 to R 450.00 pp for the months of May to Aug 2022 and consists of the following:

Included in the chapel:

• Chairs with white chair covers
• White Carpet
• Side draping’s for the church
• White Chinese lanterns on the roof of the chapel
• 2 x White trees in front of the chapel
• Signing table with white table cloth
• White organza on podium table
• In house deejay available for church with the needed equipment
• Snow Machine to be used as confetti

A Selection of drinks served at the boma area around a nice fire to get your guests warmed up:

• Tea & Coffee
• Sherry
• Hot Chocolate with mini marshmallows
• An option between Potato & Leaksoup, Butternutor Cream of chicken & corn soup also served at the boma area or as a plated starter inside the reception hall.

Reception Hall:

• White tiffany chairs with white leather cushions, white table cloths on round tables& linen napkins
• Whitewashed rectangular wooden tables that seat 10 pax
• 16 strings white Carousal draping with fairy lights in the roof and white drapings on the wall
• White tree as a centerpiece with fairy lights
• White organza underneath centerpieces
• Silver underplates
• All cutlery, crockery & glassware
• White backdrop draping
• Different colour ambient lights on backdrop & side draping’s
• The main table draped in white with icicle fairy lights
• Low fog on the dancefloor as in the above picture to create a winter atmosphere
• Our in house DJ for the evening with needed equipment for function
• Gas heaters to warm up the reception hall
• 1 x Sparkling blue Champagne per table
• Cash Bar with barmen for function
• All cleaners & security

Enquire Now With The Forest Walk

2. Steynshoop Valley Lodge

Imagine the moment your wedding song starts playing. You take your first step towards the one you love… Your guests watch on in awe.

A wedding is the happiest day of your life. It should be experienced in the most beautiful setting. The glory and splendour of Steynshoop Valley Lodge are as breath-taking as you will be on your special day. Everyone who visits them boasts how beautiful Steynshoop Valley Lodge is.

At your wedding reception in the great hall, people will smile, their eyes sparkling as they celebrate your special day. Your guests will eat fine food, drink their fill and dance the night away. Page Boys running around, flower girls flitting like fairies, friends and family all together. Booking Steynshoop as your wedding venue will be unforgettable!

Their All Inclusive Wedding Winter package for weddings booked between June and August 2022 consist of the following:

The cost for a wedding with 60 guests minimum will be R 50 900.00, simply add R 400.00 per additional guest. Less R8 070.00 winter discount.

• Exclusive use of Venue, Chapel and Waterside Room
• Buffet setup and catering
• Tables, chairs, cutlery and crockery
• Standard colour linen,
• Staff Waiters, Floor Manager & Barmen
• Beautiful honeymoon suite, Valley Suite – for 2 nights

Enquire Now With Steynshoop Valley

3. Thabong Wedding and Conference Venue

When planning your special day, remember that Thabong Conference & Wedding Venue is nothing short of spectacular. Thabong specialises in romantic garden weddings and there is an on-site chapel. They also facilitate conferences, birthday parties, and Matric Farewells. They will plan and coordinate the entire event for you. From the dining arrangements, decor, DJ, and flowers. They will provide a top photographer to capture your memories in vivid detail. Special accommodation can be arranged for the bride and her guests.

The team of professionals is dedicated to making sure your wedding or function runs perfectly. They have the knowledge and expertise to turn your vision into reality. From the wedding dress to flowers, decor, candles, and music. Accommodation, catering, photography, lighting, hair & make-up included. The venue is your one-stop solution to all your wedding, function, and conference needs. They can accommodate up to 500 guests, venue-dependent.

Their All Inclusive Wedding package for a Friday in 2022 for 100 Guests is R45 000.00 and on a Saturday for 100 Guests is R50 000.00; inclusive of the following:

• Exclusive Venue & Chapel hire
• Waiters, cleaners & barmen
• Crockery, cutlery, and glassware
• Round / Rectangular tables
• Cake table, cake stand
• Silver Buffet Menu
• Welcome Drinks
• Bottle of JC Le Roux per table
• Fresh Jug fruit juice per table
• Main table with fairy lights
• Décor for Buffet tables
• Centrepieces
• Under plates
• Napkin & napkin rings
• Standard tablecloths: black, white, cream
• Standard overlay per table
• Table numbers

KwaZulu-Natal

1. Antbear Lodge & Wedding Venue

Antbear Lodge & Wedding Venue is tucked away in the Drakensberg foothills of the Kwazulu Natal Midlands near Giants Castle. This lodge embraces the spectacular views and clean air of its natural environment offering the perfect location for your Drakensberg destination wedding.

Antbear Lodge is a truly unique venue with insane carpentry everywhere. Each door is different, with a creative and quirky lock made of wooden cogs and interlocking pieces. Some doors even have wooden hinges. A lot of love went into building this wedding venue making Antbear Lodge into one of those places your wedding guests will talk about and remember forever.

Their All Inclusive Wedding packages is R 1 200.00 per person, valid until 30 October 2022 and consist of the following:

• Exclusive use of the Chapel
• Canapés
• Exclusive use of the Reception Venue
• Reception Dinner

Drinks excluded. Guests staying over pay R890 per person per night on a bed and breakfast basis.

Enquire Now With Antbear Wedding Venue