Best Winter Wedding Venues in Cape Town & Stellenbosch
Winter Wonderland: The Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town and Stellenbosch
Planning a winter wedding in Cape Town or Stellenbosch? Look no further than this guide to find the perfect winter wedding venues for your special day. Whether you’re looking for a cozy vineyard or an elegant estate, there are plenty of options to choose from in these picturesque locations.
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1. 50 Shades of Hay
50 Shades of Hay is a family owned Venue for Weddings, with a desire to assist the bridal couple to create and enjoy their dream wedding day. Here one will find value offered through the flexibility, hands-on nature, homely and friendly disposition of the team. Additionally the bridal couple will enjoy affordable, value-filled packages and high-quality service.
2. Avontuur Estate
The farm covers some prime Winelands real estate and boasts incredible views spanning over False Bay across to Table Mountain. Avontuur Estate commonly referred to as the home of “fine wine and fast horses”, now has an added addition of fabulous weddings. Recent renovations of the grand Old Cape Dutch Manor House have resulted in world-class accommodation. It lends itself to one of the most beautiful wedding settings in the Cape.
3. Belle Maroc Boutique Hotel
Discover the captivating world of Belle Maroc Boutique Hotel, a true gem tucked away in the heart of Blouberg. The name, which translates to “Beautiful Morocco,” perfectly encapsulates the essence of what they offer. A unique blend of luxury, elegance, and exotic allure. From the instant you cross their threshold, a realm of sophistication unfolds. Offering an exclusive pampering of your senses that is simply unparalleled.
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4. Black Marlin
The venue seats up to 100 guests without a dance floor and 60 to 80 people with a dance floor. Setting them apart from other wedding venues, Black Marlin does not charge for venue hire, but rather a per person rate, depending on the menu selected. The Black Marlin has a fully licensed bar and has an extensive wine list to please wine lovers to wine connoisseurs.
5. Cultivar Guest Lodge
You can book both the ceremony and reception at the lodge, thereby leaving you with no transport problems between venues. With a choice of indoor and outdoor locations, Cultivar is the perfect wedding venue, catering for all weather conditions. Your perfect wedding venue in Stellenbosch. Cultivar’s has a winter wedding special for 50 Guests, R60 000 with a lot of extras included, make sure to enquire with them.
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6. Damarakloof Wedding & Function Venue
The FARM BARN is the perfect venue for weddings with its delightful adjoining Chapel. A gorgeous location exuding style and charm in a rustic country setting, the perfect venue for weddings and celebrations. Impressive buildings with French doors and shutters, lofty ceilings and chandeliers, can accommodate up to 200 guests, yet intimate enough for smaller occasions. The vintage interiors are glamorous and authentic, comfortable, picturesque – just right.
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7. Deannie Landgoed
The venue offers an amazing atmosphere with tranquil views of Helderberg Basin. Enjoy the calmness of the farm dam and birdlife. They offer exclusivity of the venue for your function or wedding, and should you not be interested in All-Inclusive packages. You are welcome to bring in your own decor and catering. 
8. Eensgezind
Specialising in exceptional professional wedding service and personal attention the Eensgezind team of highly enthusiastic and skilled members are able to assist you in planning the most intimate of weddings. Eensgezind is for those looking for a unique and exceptional way to celebrate their special day and to turn their dreams into reality. In the effort to cheerfully tailor their services to your desires they have created a unique environment which includes a large social deck overlooking a beautifully serene water body, fantastic green surrounds and picturesque scenes of nature, making Eensgezind the perfect setting for world class photographers to capture every special moment you have to offer.
9. Eikenhof Estate
The estate boasts a brand new wedding venue, aptly named Cap Classique, that can comfortably accommodate up to 120 people in a banqueting set up. The design of the walk way leading from the parking area to the venue is a striking match of wooden pergola and natural stone barrier walls, creating the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony under a canopy or an ideal location for welcome drinks or cocktails. Enquire about Eikenhof Estate’s Winter wedding package today.
10. Eureka Estate
The Estate is renowned for hosting bespoke events with professional services, a personal touch & hearty cuisine. With more than three decades of experience in the industry, Eureka provides a one-stop service! Working alongside world-class vendors when hosting your wedding. Kindly note minimum amount of guests per booking is 80.
11. Goedgeleven
Goedgeleven is situated amongst picturesque farmland just outside Durbanville. If you intend to get married, we offer various packages from intimate weddings to large weddings seating a 150 guests. Goedgeleven can easily accommodate you with their incredible and affordable all-inclusive package! Goedgeleven is a picture-perfect wedding venue. 
12. Grand Africa Café & Beach
Grand Africa Café & Beach embraces a free-spirited Café beach culture. Nestled poignantly on the sea-front shoreline and flaunting her majestic views of the mighty Atlantic and Robben Island. With iconic style and playful luxury; the venue captures the quintessential charm and colloquial effervescence of the bustling city vibe while offering a quaint and relaxing escape, ‘a world away’ in the heart of Cape Town’s social mile.
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13. Hazendal Wine Estate
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. Make sure to contact Hazendal to enquire about their Winter Wedding Packages!!
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14. Highberry Vineyards
The rustic and intimate establishment resembles features of a modern countryside barn. With authentic and tasteful finishes all around; there is an evident tone of elegance, romance and charm – making it the ideal venue for any special occasion. Highberry is open during the winter season. 
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15. Kaleo Guest Farm
This elegant country estate with both accommodation and wedding and function facilities is set well away from the hustle and bustle of humanity, only you and nature at its best. It’s an ideal place to get away from it all to enjoy the slow pace of country living. Kaleo Guest Farm is equipped with gas heaters, aircons and open fire places, and also has a indoor chapel. Contact them about their winter wedding packages!
16. Klein Joostenberg Events Venue
The venue is modern, uncluttered and spacious. Endless views across the garden and farm give a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. The reception room is versatile and the set up can be adjusted to suit a wide variety of group sizes and events such as day conferences, workshops, meetings, trade days, parties and weddings. 
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17. Knorhoek Wine Farm
It is this setting with its multitude of seasonal options and locations on the farm that make Knorhoek a perfect wedding venue. Let it be the gorgeous natural backdrop for your special day – think established woods, vineyards, historic architecture and lawns – and may they offer to be your planners and guides? Imagine a single destination, accommodation for special guests, a location in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, an in-house events coordinator and your catering needs met, all neatly presented in a rather splendid bouquet.
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18. L’Avenir Wine Estate
The Leopard’s View lookout, L’Avenir gardens, and deck overlooking two ponds is ideal for smaller weddings, while the Single Block facility can accommodate up to 80 guests. Their experienced team provides peace of mind through impeccable service and top-notch catering. And speaking of top-notch – you are certainly likely to fall in love with L’Avenir’s wines!
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19. Le Pommier Wine Estate
Le Pommier Wine Estate is an idyllic setting for your wedding venue, set in the Banhoek Valley, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. It offers a rustic, farm-style setting with gorgeous views over-looking the Simonsberg Mountain. The farm has some breath-taking views around every corner and beautiful vineyards, that will be the perfect backdrop for your weddings photos. Get in touch with the team to book your wedding in the beautiful Winelands.
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20. Lievland Café
Lievland Café is situated at Lievland Vineyards, in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine route, in its’ own tucked away, tranquil valley just off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts. The approach along the rustic farm road welcomes you with sweeping vistas of the vineyards and fynbos sloped across the hills and up against the surrounding mountains. The historic farmstead buildings slowly creep into view, preparing you for a memorable occasion.
21. Loch Lynne Wine Estate
With commanding views across the lawns and vines to the Cape mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. It is a welcoming, warm venue in the heart of the Durbanville Winelands. Close to the city, but reveling in the signature beauty and space of the countryside. Whether you’re looking for luscious greenery and natural scenes, or state-of-the-art modern interiors, Loch Lynne has multiple areas for you to have your dream wedding or host your special event. From our stylish, multipurpose function venue – the Ballroom, to the beautiful outdoor Courtyard, as well as our modern indoor Glass House for your ceremony – the choice is yours!
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22. Monkey Valley Resort
Nestled within a rare Milkwood forest at the foot of Chapman’s Peak Noordhoek, Cape Town Wedding Venues, is Monkey Valley Beach Nature Resort. The resort has magnificent views of the Noordhoek beach and mountain behind it. Monkey Valley has luxury accommodation and fine dining country cuisine, sea views, treetop decks and log fires.
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23. Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, is a lush oasis perfectly positioned in the heart of Cape Town. The iconic pink hotel has a rich heritage that is woven into the fabric of the city, and has been welcoming visitors since 1899. Seven separate historic wings make up the resort sprawling over nine acres of flowering gardens, ancient trees and rolling lawns, offering magnificent views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Devil’s Peak.
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24. Nooitgedacht Wine Estate
The Manor House boasts expansive lawns shaded by centuries-old oak trees and is surrounded by orchards, rolling vineyards and magnificent mountains. The original cellar with its rustic atmosphere is used for functions and can accommodate 120-260 guests with a dance floor and 300 without. Adjacent to the cellar is a faunum/chapel for wedding ceremonies that can accommodate 170 guests. Alternatively, couples may prefer to conduct ceremonies in the beautiful gardens. Nooitgedacht has a few winter wedding packages, make sure to contact them today!
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25. Sacred Mountain Lodge
An enchanted, completely weather protected, forested fairy-lit garden venue – You’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve entered a fairy tale! Sacred Mountain’s beautiful forested, wind-protected gardens are made exclusive to you and your guests. Make sure to contact Sacred Mountain Lodge about their winter specials!
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26. Seven Sisters Vineyards
Seven Sisters Vineyards A Stellenbosch Wedding Venue. Set along the historical banks of the Eerste River, Seven Sisters Vineyards lies within the Welmoed valley with views of the Hottentots-Holland Mountain Range. The venue boast two event venues for your wedding: the barn as well as the restaurant and would be delighted to host your wedding or private event.
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27. Steenberg Hotel
Steenberg Hotel & Spa offers an intimate and private ceremony space on the lush lawns in front of the original manor house will set the tone for a day of joyful celebration. The festivities ensue with a refined dining experience at Tryn and culminate in a luxurious stay in a sumptuous room at Steenberg Hotel & Spa.
28. Stormsvlei – Weddings, Events & Accommodation
Stormsvlei – Weddings, Events and Accommodation can offer you the full package for your dream wedding. All access to Stormsvlei is via tar roads. At Stormsvlei weddings, the clients and their guests will remember it for the best fun they ever had. It is all about loved ones having a fabulous wedding weekend. With two weddings reception areas, two churches, accommodation and camping, lots of open spaces and numerous photo opportunities, the choices are endless. The Bloekom venue is on the banks of the Sonderendriver. 
29. The Cooperage Events Venue
The building comprises of stone, concrete, steel and African wood with breath-taking 360 degree views of the Simonsberg mountain range, vineyards and water. As the name suggests, much like the work of a barrel cooper, The Cooperage Events Venue is a hand-crafted, artisanal event space.
30. The Kraal Restaurant
The Kraal Restaurant is a secluded space situated in a shaded, stone walled courtyard on the historic Joostenberg Wine Estate in Muldersvlei. Slow, farm-style meals are served at wooden tables set outside in between fruit and wild olive trees, right next to the winery and the “werf” garden. In case of poor weather, the event will automatically be moved into the cosy “waenhuis” tasting room. A tent or marquee may be needed for bigger groups for poor weather. This is an extra cost for the clients account. Contact The Kraal Restaurant about their winter wedding package!
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31. The Lichtenstein Castle
In the scenic town of Hout Bay, situated in the valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula; lies a scene snatched out of a fairytale. Built as a replica of the Gothic Schloss Lichtenstein castle in Southern Germany, this private estate is yours to rent for exclusive and elite functions. Every little girl dreams of being a princess and one day marrying her Prince Charming. What better to make your dream wedding a reality than by saying “I do” in the Lichtenstein castle wedding venue. 
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32. The Silo & Shed
Charming, tastefully decorated, soft with natural light, stylish, but with an unaffected beauty. You’ll love this secure, exclusive reception venue with its bright, natural lighting, countryside lawns, wrap veranda and ample parking. An eclectic mix of modern sophistication and farm-life charm, The Silo and Shed’s décor is a breath of fresh air. Papered walls with large leafy designs echo the botanical theme found in the hanging plants and pot plants. Silo & Shed has winter wedding packages available, click on the enquire button below to contact them!
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33. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Celebrate with a stylish reception at the Atlantic Terrace Marquee; the ideal venue for a dazzling wedding that also caters for up to eighty guests. This impressive semi-permanent space offers unsurpassed sea views with its open marquee that invites salty sea breezes and glorious sunsets to spill directly into the main seating area. The all-white, neutral palette venue requires very little additional decor, allowing brides to put their unique stamp on it to reflect their own personality and taste. The Twelve Apostles Hotel has an amazing winter wedding package, contact them today to avoid disappointment!
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34. Vredenheim
Vredenheim is celebrating more than fifteen years as a Wedding venue in the beautiful Winelands of the Western Cape They are proud to say that they have developed as leaders and innovators in their industry. They have sought to create a comfortable, beautiful, personal and trustworthy atmosphere in which to celebrate one of the most important days in life’s journey.
35. Weltevreden Estate
Weltevreden Estate represents one of the most beautiful, family-orientated settings for weddings and intimate functions in Stellenbosch and the surrounding areas. They have literally cultivated a setting for a variety of wedding specifications and implore you to allow them the privilege to not only accommodate your wishes but make them a reality.
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36. Wijnlanded Uitzicht Venue
Wijnlanden Uitzicht Venue presents you with a getaway destination that exemplifies a modern twist on a vintage era. Well known for its simple elegance and off-beat rustic farm feel, Wijnlanden Uitzicht Venue guarantees their intimate, personalised weddings are a cut above the rest, ensuring attention to the finest details. Contact Wijnlanded today to enquire about their winter wedding packages. They cater for up to 50 guests indoor during the winter months.
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37. Winery Road Forest
Winery Road Forest is situated among some of the most prestigious wine farms along the Stellenbosch Wine Route. With uninterrupted vistas of rolling lawns, sweeping vineyards, and beautiful mountain ranges. As well as the well known Helderberg overlooking the venue’s lake and Forest. Winery Road Forest is open during the winter months and has fire places and an indoor chapel.
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38. Zorgvliet Wine Estate
Zorgvliet has an elegant wedding venue, The Oak Room for your reception. The large floor to ceiling glass doors adds elegance to the wood flooring. The venue also boasts neatly manicured gardens, great wine and an industrial kitchen, which makes the possibilities of catering for any wedding endless. Zorgvliet has seasonal rates, and indoor chapel and reception area, make sure to enquire with them.
