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We have been very fortunate to see loads of wedding venues in Cape Town in the past 14 years of doing wedding photography. Cape Town is full of amazing wedding venues, which can make the final decision very difficult and overwhelming. We hope that this list will help to make the decision-making process easier!
These are our favourite wedding venues in Cape Town in 2024:
1. Belair Pavilion, Paarl
Our ultimate favourite wedding venue in Cape Town is Belair Pavilion, located in Paarl.
Their website describes this venue best: "It is a contemporary glass and steel building with wrap-around sliding glass doors. It is beautifully positioned in an exquisite garden that is virtually alive, covered in evergreen star jasmine..."
We love this venue because there are so many spots on the property to use as potential photograph locations. It has everything you need for your wedding on one property: the getting ready accommodations, two ceremony areas, a reception area seating up to 250 comfortably, and guest accommodations on the property.
The reception venue offers a green and white colour palette (our favourite!) as a base and can be decorated to your liking.
We highly recommend checking this venue out:
2. Ashanti Estate, Paarl
This Paarl venue is an Italian-styled wedding venue nestled in the Paarl Valley, just beneath the Klein Drakenstein Mountain range. It also has everything you need for your wedding on one property: the getting ready accommodations, 3 different event venues which can cater an intimate wedding celebration or a larger one of up to 500 guests. What we loved about this spot is that the sun sets just over the large dam, located on the venue. Talk about a dream destination!
We highly recommend checking this venue out:
3. Bona Dea Estate, Hermanus
Bona Dea Estate is an unforgettable wedding venue with endless views across heavenly vineyards. This award-winning luxurious estate is ideally suited for a wedding ceremony and reception for you and your guests, as it boasts endless views of vineyards, wild fynbos, and mountainous terrain.
The ballroom is suitable for up to 200 guests, with an adjacent bar area, two cocktail lounges with large fireplaces, and modern restroom facilities. There are accommodation options available for up to 22 guests sharing.
We highly recommend checking this venue out:
4. Suikerbossie, Hout Bay
If you're looking for a wedding venue that offers a scenic view of the mountains, AS WELL as the sea, then Suikerbossie is the one for you. It is located in Hout Bay and offers two different venue options: an upstairs smaller venue for the couple wanting an intimate wedding celebration, and a larger capacity venue downstairs for the larger wedding party.
We love that they have their wedding ceremony outdoors, where your guests can have a view of Cape Town's natural beauty while witnessing you tie the knot. They also have guest accommodations available on the property, should you want to get ready on-site. This family-owned venue is the perfect spot for sunset lovers too!
Check it out here:
5. Silo & Shed, Stellenbosch
Silo and Shed, previously known as The Styling Shed, is one of Cape Town's hidden gems. Nestled in the Stellenbosch Winelands, this quaint shed is the perfect intimate wedding venue. It's a mix of modern sophistication and hosts a taste of farm life. It can host up to 60 guests, with the ceremony taking place outdoors, or indoors for ceremonies taking place on colder days.
It's an affordable venue option, and yet so so beautiful, offering many great photograph background opportunities.
Check it out here:
6. The Homestead, Plumstead
If you stay in the southern suburbs of Cape Town (like we do), and you're looking for a wedding venue closer to home, then the Homestead, i.e. Food Fanatics is the spot for you!
This venue has a very Victorian feel to it and provides perfectly intimate indoor and outdoor areas that still retain many original Cape Dutch features. The Homestead is a hidden gem waiting to host your next memorable occasion. The outside boasts a vegetable and herb garden, a cosy ‘stoep’ area and a lush rose garden for outside functions.
Check it out here:
7. Nantes Estae, Paarl
Nantes Estate is a beautiful function venue surrounded by vineyards, panoramic views of the Paarl valley, and a backdrop of the Drakenstein mountain range. It is situated in the Paarl winelands on the R45, and can host up to 200 guests.
Their website is currently unavailable, however you can reach them here: +27 (0) 21 869 8785 / +27 (0) 76 389 2695
8. Olijvenkraal, Paarl
As a photography team, we love spaces filled with loads of natural light. That's why we love Olijvenkraal in Paarl. Amidst pristine vineyards and lush olive groves in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, you will find this venue – a luxurious space boasting an abundance of natural light. They have a modern blend of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces suited for your wedding day.
They have the coolest ceremony spots we've seen, which is found at the end of a secluded pathway leading you through a camouflage of green, before opening up into a marquee-style structure.
Check it out here:
9. The Cellars-Hohenort, Constantia
Situated in the southern suburbs of Constantia, you will find this hidden gem, The Cellars-Hohenort. The venue is surrounded by lush gardens, vineyards and an enchanted forest. The white and green setting offers unlimited picturesque opportunities for couple photographs, which is a major contributing factor for why we love it!
10. Capepoint Vineyards, Noordhoek
Cape Point Vineyards is a family owned Vineyard that is located in Noordhoek, where it is set rather majestically against the slopes of the famous Chapman’s Peak mountain range and overlooks the nearby Atlantic Ocean. What we love about this venue is the large body of water, that the reception deck over looks. The reception space can easily accommodate up to 200 seated guests, with sufficient space for a dance floor.
Check it out here:
There are a few more venues that we LOVED covering, that are worth checking out, which include:
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
Highberry Vineyards in Somerset West
Simon's in Groot Constantia, Constantia
Hout Bay Manor, in Hout Bay
Groenvlei Guest Farm in Stellenbosch
Rondekuil Venue in Durbanville
Eengezicht in Durbanville
Before making any final decision, it is crucial to visit the venue in person, check their availability and even consider reviews from couples or vendors who have previously hosted their wedding there.
If you are looking at getting married at one of these locations, we have the experience with the venue that you will need for your wedding photographers. We know exactly where to find the spots for great images at each one of these venues, as we have frequented them before. Give us a shout at hello@smallonephotography.co.za to hear about how the photography collections we have to capture your perfect day!
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