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Best wedding venues: Gauteng

Welcome to part two (click here for part one, focused on the Eastern Cape) of this seven-part series on the best SA wedding venues. Once again, I chatted to wedding pro Gaby Frescura, of SA bridal blog  SouthBound Bride, about her top picks of budget, mid-range and blowout wedding venues in Gauteng. Ideas for every spend and style, here!

Best budget venue: 

Olive Mystery, Bapsfontein

Christiaan and Gerna’s real wedding at Olive Mystery; photography: Yolande Marx The lowdown: “Olive Mystery has a wonderful rustic charm, with Tuscan-inspired decor,” says Gaby. “Situated just 20 minutes from Pretoria, it feels countrified and rural, and even includes its own on-site chapel. Plus, it offers competitive rates if you’re a bride on a budget.”

Contact: olive mystery@gmail.com or www.olivemystery.co.za

Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Christiaan and Gerna’s real wedding at Olive Mystery, photographed by Yolandé Marx.

Best mid-range venue:

Florence Farm, Chrissiesmeer

Ester and Tobias’ real wedding at Florence Farm; photography: Leani Holmes

The lowdown

“This is the ultimate woodland wedding venue in Gauteng: ceremonies can be held in the ‘enchanted forest’, with barn doors opening up to an open-air cathedral of trees,” explains Gaby. “There are spots aplenty for beautiful photos, and your reception can take place inside a beautiful barn. Expect traditional homestead cuisine, from melkkos to mosbolletjies!”

Ester and Tobias’ real wedding at Florence Farm; photography: Leani Holmes

Contact: info@florencefarm.co.za or www.florence.co.za

Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Ester and Tobias’ real wedding at Florence Farm, photographed by Leani Holmes.

Best blowout venue:

Randlords, Johannesburg

Dessi and Manuel’s real wedding at Randlords; photography: Jules Morgan

The lowdown: “This super-glam rooftop bar and lounge has a luxurious, cocktail-party atmosphere that’s guaranteed to wow guests,” says Gaby. “Think: sleek, cosmopolitan decor, designer cocktails and unbeatable 360-degree views of the City of Gold – especially impressive at night, when it comes alive with glittering lights.”

Dessi and Manuel’s real wedding at Randlords; photography: Jules Morgan

Contact: info@randlords.co.za or www.randlords.co.za

Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Dessi and Manuel’s real wedding at Randlords, photographed by Jules Morgan.

Do you have a venue to recommend in Gauteng? Tweet us at  @GLAMOUR_sa with  #GLAMWedding to share!

Sarah Browning, 24, is the managing editor of GLAMOUR. She moved to SA from London three years ago and lives in Cape Town. In this  #GLAMWedding Wedding Blog, Sarah’s sharing her wedding-planning journey with you.  Join the conversation! Tweet your thoughts to Sarah via  @GLAMOUR_sa using  #GLAMWedding. For more of Gaby Frescura’s pro wedding advice, visit her SA bridal blog, SouthBound Bride  here.

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