Luxury Wedding Venues in Cape Town
Cape Town Wedding Planner Tips: Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Cape Town, South Africa
Have you always dreamed of getting married at one of Cape Town’s most renowned Wedding Venues?
Then you came to the right place, here you can explore various types of luxury wedding venues that Cape Town has to offer.
According to a study done by Daniel Christopher Jewellery, Cape Town has ranked among the Top 10 Wedding Destinations in the World, 2nd place to be exact.
The brand compiled a list of places and made the final judgement based on several factors, including weather conditions, the price of luxury hotels, and LGBTQ+ friendliness.
We reckon the Cape’s notorious wind blew us into the second spot, but we’re still thrilled to be right up there with some of the most spectacular destinations.
When you are planning a destination wedding, you want it to be well-planned and have the perfect destination. Well whether it is the sandy beaches of Cape Town or the vineyards of Stellenbosch – we have the Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Cape Town listed below.
Here is our selection of the top 10 luxury wedding venues
- Websersburg Wine Estate
- Boschendal (Olive Press Venue)
- Nooigedacht Wine Estate
- MolenVliet Vineyards
- Cavalli Estate
- Au’d Hex
- Blaauwklippen
- Hazendal Wine Estate
- Bosjes
- Belair Pavillion
Let’s jump right in shall we?
1) Webserburg Wine Estate
Webersburg offers a variety of venue options to host either large lavish affairs or smaller more intimate celebrations. Nestled on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain one can expect majestic views of the mountains and vineyards, which create the ideal backdrop for any celebration.
- Location of the wedding venue: Stellenbosch
- Type of wedding venue: Wine farm with water feature
- Venue capacity: 50 – 180
- Price range: R25 000.00 – R65 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: info@webersburg.co.za
Webersburg is an amazing place for you and your partner to celebrate your dream wedding day with family, friends and loved ones.
You can view more from this lovely wedding day at Webersburg here.
2) Boschendal (Olive Press Venue)
Boschendal is located in the centre of Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch. Surrounded by the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains, the perfect backdrop to any wedding. The stunning wine estate with breathtaking views offers a variety of wedding venues such as The Olive Press, Rhone Homestead, Mountain Villa and The Retreat.
- Location of the wedding venue: Franschhoek
- Type of wedding venue: Private Estate
- Venue capacity: 40 – 200
- Price range: R280 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: functions@boschendal.co.za
Boschendal is known for there wine, so why not enjoy your pre-reception canapes and reception entree accompanied by wines from the Boschendal Farms vineyards?
3) Nooitgedacht Wine Estate
Nooitgedacht Estate is about creating and executing picture-perfect personalised weddings in the Cape Winelands. At Nooitgedacht, you have options to either have your ceremony/ reception at the following venues: Grand Banqueting Hall, Old-world Stone Chapel, Paved Lane, Expansive Lawns and Gardens & Pond.
- Location of the wedding venue: Stellenbosch Winelands
- Type of wedding venue: Cape Dutch wine estate
- Venue capacity: 50 – 300
- Price range: R50 000.00 – R140 000.00
- Accommodating available onsite: No
- Contact: functions@nooitestate.co.za
Nooitgedacht Estate allows couples exclusive use of the venue, whether it is an intimate wedding of 50 guests or a grand wedding of up to 300 guests. This is the perfect venue if you’re looking to have an indoor/outdoor wedding at any time of the year.
You can view more from this lovely wedding day at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate here.
4) MolenVliet Vineyards
MolenVliet Vineyards is nestled on the banks of the Banghoekrivier, known as the heart of the Stellenbosch Wine country, and what better place to express your love for one another? This venue is perfect for you and your fiance, your friends and your family if you both just want to enjoy your night with all the people you know and love.
- Location of the wedding venue: Stellenbosch
- Type of wedding venue: Private Family Estate and Vineyard
- Venue capacity: 150 – 350
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: events@molenvliet.co.za
What better way can your beautiful day end than, where you and your guests can stay on the estate? There are several suites on-site that can accommodate up to 46 of your guests.
5) Cavalli Wine Estate
Cavalli Estate is located in the prestigious Helderberg region of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Located on this beautiful estate, the main venue can seat up to 300 people.
- Location of the wedding venue: Somerset West
- Type of wedding venue: Private Equine Estate and Restaurant
- Venue capacity: 100 – 300
- Price range: R32 000.00 – R65 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: No
- Contact: info@cavalliestate.com
A Sunken Garden lies adjacent to the Function Space. therefore this space can seat up to 300 for an outdoor ceremony. And last but not least the glass-enclosed conservatory seats up to 150 guests theatre-style.
You can view more from this lovely wedding day at Cavalli Wine Estate here.
6) Au’D Hex
Nestled in the Wineland of the Western Cape is the majestic Au D’ Hex Estate with the Du Toitskloof Mountains and Wellington countryside as its backdrop. A perfect venue for you and your fiance to spend the day with your loved ones with views all around, whether it is of the breathtaking mountain ranges or the gorgeous vineyards.
- Location of the wedding venue: Wellington
- Type of wedding venue: Manor House
- Venue capacity: 60 – 120
- Price range: R30 000.00 – R60 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: venue@audehexestate.co.za
The property features on-site accommodation for up to 20 people adjacent to the lake and the vineyard, so you will have breathtaking views. Furthermore, this venue is great for an intimate wedding, as it can seat up to 60 guests exclusively.
You can view more from this lovely wedding day at Au’D Hex here.
7) Blaauwklippen Vineyards
Blaauwklippen Vineyards is situated on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, only 30 minutes drive from Cape Town. Housed in two historic buildings, Blaauwklippen Manor can sleep up to 20 people in 10 luxurious bedrooms.
- Location of the wedding venue: Stellenbosch
- Type of wedding venue: Private Glass Marquee
- Venue capacity: 40 – 200
- Price range: R250 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: info@blaauwklippen.com
Even more, this magnificent custom-designed glass structure can comfortably host up to 200 guests with a dance floor. It offers complete exclusivity, breathtaking views of the farm surroundings, as well as a one-of-a-kind experience.
8) Hazendal Wine Estate
Hazendal Wine Estate offers a variety of unique venues such as the Grand Hall, Glasshouse, Pavillion and many others for your wedding with breathtaking views from each of them.
- Location of the wedding venue: Stellenbosch
- Type of wedding venue: Wine Farm
- Venue capacity: 20 – 200
- Price range: R52 500 – R75 600
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: weddings@hazendal.co.za
An interplay of nature and sleek architecture, the Hazendal Pavilion is a striking setting to exchange vows. It floats with effortless grace in the centre of a pond with picture-perfect views. This venue is great for intimate or large weddings, as it can accommodate up to 200 guests on your big day.
9) Bosjes
At the foot of Waaihoek Mountain, situated in the beautiful Breede Valley, lies the perfect hideaway, Bosjes. And so surrounded by nature, the Chapel seats 100 guests with a beautiful 360-degree view over the valley.
- Location of the wedding venue: Worcester
- Type of wedding venue: Old Dutch Cape Farm
- Venue capacity: 50 – 100
- Price range: R80 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: hello@bosjes.co.za
This venue is known for its architectural beauty, views of the mountain ranges and just being breathtaking – can you imagine the amazing photographs you and your guests would get at this venue? Finally, included in the wedding packages is a two-night stay, including breakfast, at their on-site guesthouse for 6 guests.
10) Belair Pavillion
Located on the slopes of Paarl mountain is the majestic Belair Pavilion. This beautiful country estate, with a dramatic water feature creating an aisle, is home to one of the most breathtaking country garden wedding venues.
- Location of the wedding venue: Paarl
- Type of wedding venue: Country House
- Venue capacity: 120 – 180
- Price range: R59 000.00 – R65 000.00
- Accommodation available onsite: Yes
- Contact: jason@belair.co.za
A variety of wedding packages are offered. You are ranging from bespoke intimate weddings to weekday or weekend weddings with up to 180 guests. This breathtaking venue also offers a wide variety of charming on-site accommodations for up to 26 of your guests.
You can view more from this lovely wedding day at Belair Pavillion here.
Tips on finding your perfect wedding venue in Cape Town
Firstly, Choosing a venue is the first step in your wedding planning journey and can be a hard choice to make. Try booking your venue 12 to 9 months before your wedding date to ensure availability. Especially if you plan to have your wedding during the summer months or on a popular long weekend.
Therefore, consider having a weekday wedding in a less popular month to avoid peak season prices.
Once you have chosen a breathtaking venue it will be much easier to turn it into your envisioned perfect day.
Why not consider hiring a Cape Town wedding planner?
Finally, a wedding planner can help you save more than just money! I may be prejudiced, but it is certainly worth budgeting for a wedding planner.
Ready to start planning a celebration of your own in Cape Town? Click here to get a free quote today!
Until next time…
The Wedding Fairy
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