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1 McKenzie Street,
Make use of our “exclusive’’ 80 seater boat and get married amongst the hippos and crocs on the beautiful Lake St Lucia. ADVANTAGE CRUISER is a very sought after boat cruise operator in St Lucia!! This double decker spacious passenger ferry was custom built by Danie Bennett and all our boats are built with customer SAFETY and COMFORT in mind with all the amenities you can think of to make your wedding an amazing, but safe experience. Our vessel is WHEELCHAIR and BABY friendly and the ADVANTAGE CRUISER is most comfortable and accessible.
Located on a sugar farm and set amongst magnificent old trees the estate offers private function facilities that are exclusively yours for your special day. Panoramic views of undulating sugar fields are complemented by the warm "family" hospitality of the staff at the estate. Thirty minutes from central Durban and an arm’s length from Ballito, Collisheen offers the perfect venue for weddings, conferences, banquets, functions, launches, exhibitions, meetings and corporate training. The Boma, our larger venue, is a 400 square metre open sided building which can accommodate up to 400 people with a dance floor and a stage, and is set in beautiful gardens which, at night, are transformed into a fairyland with l ...
Antbear Lodge is situated in the Drakensberg Mountains near to Giants Castle. Our specialty is fabulous mountain weddings where we offer a spectacular natural setting together with our beautiful lodge facilities for the reception. Antbear Lodge offers it all with a chapel, wedding venue, own catering and accommodation on one site. With breathtaking views of the magnificent Drakensberg mountains our lodge offers a cosy, arty, unique and intimate atmosphere for you to celebrate your special day. This is a place that screams out for beautiful wedding photos. We can even provide a horse for your wedding pictures too. There are also options for outside ceremonies or using the chapel that makes extensive use of glass ...
Bushman's Nek Road
Situated in the Southern Drakensberg just 37km from Underberg, Bushman's Nek Berg and Trout Resort offers a selection of 58 luxury hotel rooms, self-catering apartments and rustic log cabins. With a restaurant serving delectable cuisine and offering regular specials, a wellness spa, horse riding, paintball, conference and wedding facilities and loads of entertainment for the whole family, Bushman's Nek is bound to captivate your imagination and quench your thirst for outdoor adventure. Bushman's Nek is surrounded by some of South Africa's most sought-after picture perfect landscapes, ideal for hiking, exploring or scenic family picnics.
Enjoy your wedding in gracious elegance against a backdrop of the magnificent Cathedral Peak mountain range. The scenic beauty of this renowned Drakensberg hotel, its personal service and the warm hospitality extended to guests will make your special day a memory to cherish for a lifetime. Set in beautiful gardens, the quaint stone chapel (rated one of the top 10 most romantic chapels in the world) with its expansive window behind the pulpit boasts a magnificent view of the Drakensberg. Stone blocks and wooden beams from the original farmhouse and pews made of railway sleepers add to the unique and cosy appeal of this enchanting chapel. There is no setting more perfect for an elegant country-style wedding h ...
Cathedral Peak Wine Estate offers exclusive and exceptional wedding ceremonies amidst the manicured vineyards overlooking the Central Drakensberg. The Estate has multiple venues that can be used singly or in combinations. Your event can include: the Sable Hall, the actual working cellar and our stylish outdoor unit whilst a stretch tent makes a perfect outside addition for a very large function. The venue boasts an ambiance of tranquility within the country surroundings and accommodates a wide variety of tastes. The spectacular Drakensberg backdrop makes an unforgettable setting for your special day. Our experienced team offers to make this an unforgettable experience and to make this a once in a lifetime ev ...
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse has earned global renown as a romantic gourmet getaway. Expecting something grand and imposing, it is a pleasure to be enthralled by a place of luxurious simplicity, of hospitable charm that perfectly fits the rustic context. It is understated and elegantly fits into its natural environment. Renowned chef - Richard Poynton - creates menus with flair and above all – flavour. Although Richard loves dairy products he also loves his organic home-grown herbs, fruit and vegetables. He uses the local producers as well as other choice ingredients. Cleopatra has built a spectacular dining room – the Pioneer Room - which caters for weddings and the Sunken Garden is a fabulous place for ...
Where Memories are Made Everglades Country Hotel in Dargle The High Point of the Midlands set beneath the imposing Inhlosane Mountain in the upper-Dargle amidst the beautiful Midlands countryside 35km from Howick. It boasts indigenous forests and mountain streams and is a perfect venue for a country wedding. We assure you of an unforgettable day, providing you with personal professional service. We are delighted to offer you two packages which include our well planned menu with an option of your own personal choice. Whether you are planning a Lunch time or Dinner wedding our menu is suitable for both occasions. However should you require a breakfast or cocktail wedding we are able to assist you there ...
If location is what you are looking for, you will not find anywhere more breath taking! The wedding venue is set on the waters edge, with picturesque views in all directions. Nestled on a farm in the KwaZulu Natal midlands, we are surrounded by everything that is naturally beautiful. We have various spots for your wedding ceremony, the hayfield on the dam, among the pine trees or on the deck… the choice is yours. Our new shed venue can accommodate up to 250 guests and our overnight accommodation sleeps up to 40 guests. Your wedding day should be a reflection of the bride and groom... as no two couples are the same, neither should your wedding be. And that's what we're here for... to help create your perf ...
Situated along the Dolphin Coast, just 15km from King Shaka Airport, 120 luxury terraced apartments with breathtaking sea views await you at La Montagne Resort Hotel and Spa. With restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine and room service, a great in-house Wellness Retreat, a live supper theatre club, squash courts, swimming pool, magnificent seaside sun deck and a daily entertainment programme for the whole family, La Montagne is guaranteed to fulfil your holiday dreams. The resort also boasts superb wedding and conferencing facilities with a full banqueting function, themed evenings and special activities.
A luxurious venue on water…La Vue is the only Floating Restaurant and Events Venue in South Africa. Open 6 days a week, this 85 foot luxury catamaran offers a variety of recreational entertainment options. Set sail on this magnificent 200 passenger vessel, and live your own “city experience.” This is a wedding venue with the absolute WOW factor! Superb venue practically guaranteeing a memorable reception for your guests! We will endeavor to take care of your wants and needs on this special occasion, and will ensure your day runs smoothly and send you off into married life without a hitch! Imagine your special day with the glistening harbour before you and the Durban city skyline towering in the backgrou ...
William O'Connor Drive
Situated on Margate's popular main beach just 153km south of Durban, this high-rise development consists of 63 luxury 3-bedroom apartments overlooking the Indian Ocean. Margate Sands is perfect for those seeking a fun-filled getaway along the warm South Coast. Here you can unwind by the pool, enjoy the games room and adventure golf or indulge yourself with a relaxing treatment at the Wellness Spa. This award-winning resort is perfectly located and equipped for unforgettable conferencing or functions, with many restaurants, pubs, sports and beach activities right on your doorstep.
Perfectly situated for romantic breakaways, family retreats to the coast, business events, weekend sports, conferencing and more…. An easy drive along the N2, through the tropical countryside of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s North Coast, will bring you to The Meander Manor. We created The Meander Manor Exclusive Guest Lodge to have an opulent feeling through our careful selection of quality furniture and fittings that add to the majestic 180° Indian Ocean view. This serves as the focal point throughout our 4-star exclusive Guest Lodge. Excellent service is the foundation of our philosophy to ensure guests’ satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you to Meander Manor … A stay with us will leave you feeling like r ...
152 Hidcote Rd
Situated near Mooi River, just 60km from Pietermaritzburg, Midlands Saddle and Trout offers 59 fully equipped luxury chalets in several configurations. With a restaurant offering comfort cuisine and a great wellness centre, it is the perfect setting for wedding and functions. There are entertainment facilities for the whole family, both on and off the resort. Midlands Saddle and Trout is ideal for those looking to relax in the countryside, explore the Midlands Meander or enjoy all the exhilarating activities on offer - ranging from canopy tours to candle dipping, horse riding and almost anything imaginable in between.
598 Craigielea Farm
Situated on the banks of the Sterkfontein Dam, 43km from Harrismith, Qwantani Berg and Bush Resort has 53 luxury self-catering chalets. Onsite conferencing and wedding facilities are available and many clients return time and time again to make use of this superb venue. The Martial Eagle Restaurant provides home-style meals, banqueting, sumptuous buffets and regular specials. There is a daily entertainment programme to amuse the whole family as well as fishing, horse-riding, barge cruises, adventure golf and a swimming pool. Qwantani is perfect for those looking to relax amidst breathtaking scenery, isolated from the hustle and bustle of suburbia.
Coastal Game reserve on the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal A stunningly beautiful location for your wedding, it boasts an intimate and magical experience. This sublime venue has its very own stone chapel, flanked by the beautiful views around the farm, ideal for couples to exchange their vows. A horse-drawn carriage offers the perfect "fairy-tale" entrance on your special day.The farm surroundings create a picture perfect backdrop for photography, offering anything simple like the stunning dams to shots on a game drive with animals such as zebra, wildebeest and giraffe making an appearance. Celebrate your "moment" in the Boma with its ethnic feel or the main hall and terrace with its breath-taking view of th ...
20 John Mcintyre Road
The Oceanic is situated within walking distance of Durban’s beachfront, a mere 35km from King Shaka International Airport. The resort offers 27 luxury high-rise apartments, a stylish restaurant offering divine Italian cuisine and room service, Jacuzzi and entertainment facilities for the whole family. Guests can gather around the communal braai and swimming pool for family fun or a social dining experience. The luxurious, fully equipped and serviced apartments offer all the amenities needed to ensure a perfectly comfortable stay. The Oceanic is perfect for those looking to relax, soak up the sun at the on-site pool and enjoy all the fun-filled activities Durban has to offer.
211 O.R. Tambo Parade
Situated on Durban's Golden Mile, just 35km from King Shaka International Airport, the Palace Resort and Spa comprises 76 high-rise luxury apartments, all with magnificent sea views. The onsite restaurants offer light meals, Mediterranean cuisine and room service, while a swimming pool and world-class Wellness Centre, Jacuzzi and steam room complete your luxury holiday. The perfect location for conferencing and functions, The Palace is a great getaway for relaxing, soaking up the sun and enjoying fun-filled activities. Mild weather and the warmth of the Indian Ocean make Durban an attractive holiday destination all year round.
Weddings Out of this world BEACH weddings and gorgeous RECEPTIONS on this tropical coastline! Your wedding is a reflection of your personalities and your life together: romantic, fun, stylish, elegant, welcoming, warm. Umthunzi has all the elements — dream location, incredible cuisine, inspiring décor, impeccably trained staff — to make your wedding a personalized, special celebration for you and the ones you love. Rooms for Family & Friends To take the stress away for all your family and guests, ensuring they can enjoy the day and evening with you, we can offer our services and will be happy to book them overnight accommodation, subject to availability. Ask the Wedding Co-ordinator for our Special price ...
“"If you can dream it, we will make it a reality." OWNER MANAGED! André and VanRhyn are the consummate wedding guru's, Waterwoods Venue offers stunning wedding venues that can seat between 40 and 400 guests*. From the en-suite bridal dressing room to the Wedding Chapel, from the Chapel to the Reception Venue, with a stop in between for some truly memorable photographs for the wedding party and refreshing drinks in the Courtyard for your guests, your wedding day will be a seamless concert of perfection. Set in the heart of the KZN Midlands.”
From dramatic, to rustic, to traditional - three venues, all set within the incredibly diverse and beautiful Zululand fulfill any brides dream of an unforgettable day. For fairy-tale charm, glamour and tradition Canefields Country House, a converted sugar cane mansion set in magnificent gardens could never be outdone; For the nature and African bush feel, Bonamanzi Game Reserve, is unsurpassed; both for the variety of amazing options, facilities and scenery available, and, the sheer beauty and freedom of the game reserve. Tradewinds Country Inn offers dream beach weddings, on South Africa’s most undiscovered wildest beach, or, weddings in the unique and awe-inspiring Raphia Palm Forest - which ...