10 BEST WEDDING VENUES IN CAPE TOWN is written by Master Florist, Josie van Aswegen. A wedding is not just a celebration of love but the coming together of two families. It is so important to choose a venue where hospitality, exceptional service and attention to detail are the top priority of the owners and the staff.
Cape Town and the surrounding wine lands are breathtaking and there are many spectacular venues to choose from. As a florist in Cape Town for the past 23 years, I am listing below some of my favourite wedding venues.
This wine farm and wedding venue has a special place in my heart and is on top of my list of the 10 best wedding venues in Cape Town. My daughter got married there and it was the most magical celebration. Everyone at Saronsberg was a pleasure to work with and so much care and love went into every detail. This is a self-catering venue and we found it to be a very affordable wedding venue in Cape Town.
Their philosophy embodies class, simplicity and grace. On a perfect day, the ceremony takes place outside, under the magnificent oak trees on the front lawn. A perfect outdoor wedding venue. The view of the mountains is spectacular and very peaceful.
One of the best wedding venues we've encountered for its general all-around care and beauty. Saronsberg is beautiful and lends itself to various options when it comes to flowers and the décor. The lovely wooden tables can be decorated with small simple arrangements or elaborate tall creations.
For Skye and Scott’s wedding, they opted for lots of greenery on structures around the venue and white flower arrangements in tall glass tubular vases. The end result was stunning. We used orchids, hydrangeas, white roses, lisianthus, snaps, scabiosa and many other beautiful seasonal blooms.
The wedding caterer was Annalize and the food was out of this world. The wedding photographer was Grace Charlotte Photography.
Skye’s magnificent wedding dress was made by Robyn Roberts with so much love and care. This wedding venue was so special and we loved every moment of this memorable occasion.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Saronsberg | Tulbagh
Fabulous Flowers has been involved in many weddings at The Vineyard. The efficiency and dedication of the team there are remarkable, and everything is handled very professionally.
There are various areas where the ceremony can take place.
The garden and the views are magnificent so both simple, affordable décor and very elaborate arrangements work well in this space. create
My preference for this venue is to create elegant arrangements. Round, loose bowls of flowers in the centre of the round tables or tall arrangements on stands or in tall, fluted glass vases look amazing.
Pre-drinks on the lawn under the large leafy trees, close to the fountain with the tortoises wandering around is very special and the whole atmosphere of this stunning venue is one of beauty, class and relaxed sophistication.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | The Vineyard Hotel | Newlands | Claire Nicola Photography
A charming and graceful sanctuary in the heart of the Constantia Valley, the Cellars-Hohenort is the perfect setting in which to celebrate your special day.
We love arranging wedding flowers for this beautiful venue. There are various areas where the reception and ceremony can take place and the gardens are breathtaking. They feature the second oldest camphor trees in South Africa.
The Palm Arch is a unique and highly photogenic space for an outdoor ceremony, surrounded by lush green foliage and hidden by ancient trees, yet still offering beautiful mountain views.
The food is incredible and one of the most important aspects of any wedding. The Greenhouse has been re-imagined to present a once-in-a-lifetime culinary treat for guests as with all the other areas.
We highly recommend this beautiful place. The management and staff will ensure that your every need is taken care of and that your wedding dreams come true.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Cellars Hohenort | Constantia | Jo Ann Stokes
“From sun-splashed terraces with dazzling views of Table Mountain, your event is sure to make an impact at the Mount Nelson. Venues here provide the perfect setting; whether you’re planning a large scale event or a show-stopping wedding reception.”
We love the Mount Nelson and have spent many happy hours creating there for various bridal couples. The Management and staff are so welcoming and make it as easy as possible for us as florists to deliver and set up.
We love the history and longevity behind this beautiful building. Many celebrities and royalty have stayed there since March the 6th 1899 when it became a prestigious hotel.
The Ballroom seats up to 400 people and lends itself to lavish flower arrangements. The space is made up of three interconnecting rooms. The dedicated entrance adds a touch of exclusivity.
The Plant Room and Conservatory is perfect for simple décor and a less expensive spend on the flowers. The stylish surroundings and abundant light make for beautiful photos of your special occasions. This area is for a maximum of 120 guests.
The Green Park Room and Terrace is a charming venue and is suited to smaller functions. Flooded with natural light, it benefits from an outdoor terrace and It has great views of Lion’s Head. It’s a great space for a small wedding reception of 60 quests and requires very little décor.
The possibilities are endless for simple or lavish flower arrangements in these beautiful spaces.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | The Mount Nelson Hotel | City Bowl
The owners of this beautiful venue and guest house relish sharing the natural splendour of their surroundings and the modern sophistication of their venue with their guests. they have something for every taste, and a space for every event. From the Barn to the Boat House they can take you from wedding to reception with ease, while still catering to your individual needs.
Their venue includes a stylish collection of tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery and glasses. Their in-house caterer has earned their position through a refreshingly simple approach to serving quality cuisine that is big on taste, using only the finest local ingredients. Whether you want a romantic waterfront wedding or are drawn to the charms of a rustic chic barn affair, they work our hardest to bring your every dream to life.
Fabulous Flowers staff had the best time creating here on a rainy day with rainbows appearing everywhere and a light drizzle falling.
The bride chose very bright colours and we arranged in baskets hanging from the ceiling with very little greenery. On the tables, there were loads of petals and a mass of small colourful arrangements.
Large barrels were placed all over the venue with flowers cascading down the sides. The ceremony took place in the boat house overlooking the small lake. We placed a stunning flower construction over the window and decorated the pillars with beautiful colourful blooms.
I was invited to this wedding and had the pleasure of spending the night in one of the gorgeous suites.
All in all, this was an amazing experience for everyone concerned.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Rock Haven | Elgin
This is another venue with a huge history which we have talked about below. The décor is very lavish and beautiful and it all blends together perfectly. Getting married on the lawn with the sea as a backdrop is breathtaking.
What we love about this venue is that one can go a little crazy with colours and then also use whites and creams for a very elegant look.
In 1929, Count & Countess Labia decided to build a home of their own at Muizenberg on the ground which, in the distant past, had been the site of an old battery set up to protect False Bay from hostile and marauding ships.
The interior fittings – the furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, ceiling panels and wall fabrics – were imported from Venice. To ensure that the work was carried out in authentic Venetian style, the Count arranged for an interior decorator to be brought from Italy. The decorator, an excitable and voluble Venetian by the name of Angelo Zaniol, arrived in Cape Town early in 1930 and remained here for the rest of his life.
Count Labia died in January 1936. Writing of the Count the Cape Times commented: “He liked our country and he liked its people and it may equally be said that they liked him, for he was a man of natural goodness of heart and of charming hospitality.” And The Cape Argus commented, “Count Labia’s public spirit and generosity are known to every Italian in the Union and to many who are not Italian. He fathered the community in South Africa and helped their children to go to see Italy. He inspired many a good work which no doubt will be continued even though he himself has gone”.
After Ida’s death in 1961, the house stood empty once more – and a little later, The Fort was leased to the Canadian Government as their embassy in Cape Town and it was subsequently leased for many years to the Argentine Government.
A new phase began in 1985 with the joint decision on the part of the Department of National Education, the Director of the South African National Gallery, Dr Raymond van Niekerk, and the Treasury, to preserve Casa Labia and to open it to the public as a museum and cultural centre. The brief to convert Casa Labia into a satellite museum of the South African National Gallery was given in July 1985. Construction commenced in May 1987 and the work was completed in March 1988. Twenty years later, in 2008, Count Luccio Labia (son of Count Natale Labia) regained ownership of the property, and it was with assistance from his daughter, Antonia Labia Hardres-Williams that the house was lovingly restored to its original glory and opened as a multi-functional cultural centre and up-market venue in May 2010.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Casa Labia | Muizenberg
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa offer one of the most beautiful wedding destinations in Cape Town. Framed by the Table Mountain National Park, and gazing out over the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, the five-star hotel offers a variety of venues and facilities catering for intimate nuptials or elaborate celebrations. From gardens of indigenous fynbos to glamorous events venues, there’s a wedding venue at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa that’s perfect for you.
Professional and friendly staff are on hand to organise the big day and ensure that each couple experiences the perfect wedding. The dedicated weddings team will assist the couple with planning even the smallest detail, as a complimentary service that The Twelve Apostles offer.
At the Twelve Apostles, your choices are endless when planning your special day, and the enthusiastic team is passionate about the service they provide. Whether it’d a large affair or a small, intimate destination wedding, they will do whatever it takes to treat you like royalty and offer the most romantic and special wedding that you could possibly dream of.
The New Gazebo in the garden is stunning and looks incredibly draped and filled with flowers or just greenery if your budget is smaller.
As with most of the beautiful wedding venues in and around Cape Town, the vegetation and views are so incredible. How lucky are we?
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | The 12 Apostles Hotel | Atlantic Seaboard
“Alluvia Boutique Winery is a hidden treasure nestled in the Banhoek Valley on the picturesque Helshoogte Pass, just outside Stellenbosch. The estate boasts a range of offerings from a unique marquee tent, seating 100 guests, amongst the vineyards and a bistro-style restaurant, seating 70 guests to luxury accommodations and a tranquil spa. Sprinkle in a little Alluvia magic, and you have your dream wedding destination.”
“The crème de la crème of Alluvia wedding packages gives you the exclusive use of the estates wedding and restaurant facilities. You’ll celebrate your special day with style and panache. Walk down the aisle in idyllic surroundings, and toast to a vineyard sunset at canapes before dancing the night away in a candle-lit marquee tent. Everlasting memories are yours.”
The wine-tasting room is also a venue for a smaller celebration, complete with an outdoor ceremony.
We love working with Alluvia. They are incredibly helpful and they also love what we create for them. It’s been a pleasure for us to deal with them.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Alluvia | Stellenbosch
“A unique vineyard wedding venue where you are only kilometres away from Cape Town, yet feel as if you’re miles away from the world.
Your vineyard wedding at Cape Point Vineyards begins with a journey from city life to sublime tranquillity. Noordhoek is accessible via the world-famous Chapman’s Peak Drive or via Ou Kaapse Weg, a mountain pass through the heart of the Silvermine Nature Reserve.
In Noordhoek, two magnificent marble lions that once adorned the tomb of a Pope and thereafter the palace of a Sultan, welcome you to Cape Point Vineyards – where is situated on the slopes of the Champans Peak mountain range, overlooking the icy blue Atlantic Ocean.
Family and friends will await your arrival for your vineyard wedding ceremony on their lush green lawns surrounding the vineyard dam as you make your way to an ancient tree encircled by the sea, mountain and vineyard views to say your “I do’s”
Your guests are then invited to enjoy canapes on our lawns or enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean from our Balau deck, whilst you explore the vineyard and the estate for your wedding photographs.
The ample space of Cape Point Vineyards’ wedding reception hall can easily accommodate 100 – 200 guests for a seated dinner with a dance floor. Tableware, linen and seating for 140 guests are included in the venue hire fee.
Fabulous Flowers has done many weddings here and we love the spaciousness of the venue and of course the stunning views.
Most ceremonies are on the lawn with a beautiful arch in front of the tree. The deck overlooking the lake is a very romantic place to escape to catch your breath after the ceremony and have a private moment together.
The management and staff are very accommodating and make it a pleasure working with them.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Cape Point Vineyards | Noordhoek
’Zorgvliet Wines can be the perfect venue for you if you want to add a touch of magic and style to your big day. Nestled in the Banghoek Valley near Stellenbosch, you will be amazed at the breathtakingly spectacular views of the Simonsberg Mountains and vineyards, and your wedding pictures will afford you absolutely classic memories.
Zorgvliet Wines offers a variety of options; they have a very elegant wedding venue (The Oak room) for your reception and a chapel for your ceremony. They also have their Country Lodge’s lounge area (The Banghoek room) that can be used for pre-drinks. For the guests who would like to stay over, they have a Country Lodge that is within walking distance from the venue. For pre or post-wedding activities, your guests can enjoy their wonderful picnic and deli area, a country-styled restaurant or a BBQ under the stars. They have a modern cellar that you can tour by appointment or pay a visit to their wine tasting and savour the taste of Zorgvliet.
Zorgvliet Wines is a secure estate, with security service and secure parking areas for your guests
They offer a wide variety of function venues and styles to choose from, so at Zorgvliet you will find exactly what you are looking for. For more formal occasions such as wedding receptions, dinners with dancing, conferences and sit-down lunches, they offer buffets, wine pairings, bowl food and set menus at their exquisite Banghoek and Oakroom venues.
The venue is a blank canvas and can be styled very simply or lavishly with tall arrangements that work very well too.
The chapel is beautiful and very serene. We have created beautiful flower arrangements there.
10 Best Wedding Venues in Cape Town | Zorgvliet | Stellenbosch
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