Say hello to part four of this seven-part series on the best SA wedding venues (click for the best venues in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal). As before, I sat down with wedding pro Gaby Frescura, of SA bridal blog SouthBound Bride, to find out her best picks of budget, mid-range and blowout wedding venues in the Western Cape. And guess what? You’ll be spoilt for choice!
Best budget venue:
Little Stream, Constantia
Lynsay and Graham’s real wedding at Little Stream, photographed by Charlene Schreuder
The lowdown: “This beautiful garden venue borders the picturesque Groot and Klein Constantia with a huge open lawn – perfect for picnic weddings and lawn games,” says Gaby. “There are lots of charming little nooks that make this feel like your very own secret garden. Ceremonies can be held in the gardens under a sprawling tree or a pretty arch – perfect if you’re after a budget, laidback day wedding.”
Lynsay and Graham’s real wedding at Little Stream, photographed by Charlene Schreuder
Contact: ymcacapetown.org.za/little-stream
Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Lynsay and Graham’s real wedding at Little Stream, Constantia, photographed by Charlene Schreuder.
Best mid-range venue
: Babylonstoren, Paarl
Janina and Léan’s real wedding at Babylonstoren, photographed by welovepictures
The lowdown: “Two words describe this stunning venue: botanical bliss!” explains Gaby. “It’s a beautiful, organic-chic venue containing gardens inspired by those of the Dutch East India Company with hundreds of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. You’ll also find delightfully well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture, from ornate gables to white-washed walls and thatched roofs. Both food and decor for this venue are straight from the gardens – fresh, seasonal, rustic and beautiful!”
Janina and Léan’s real wedding at Babylonstoren, photographed by welovepictures
Contact: [email protected] or www.babylonstoren.com
Real wedding alert! Click here to see a full gallery of Janina and Léan’s real wedding at Babylonstoren, photographed by welovepictures.
Best blowout venue:
Molenvliet Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
Sarah and Liam’s real wedding at Molenvliet Wine Estate, photographed by Christine Meintjes
The lowdown:
“This is easily one of SA’s most beautiful and luxurious wine farm venues, located on the Helshoogte Pass near Stellenbosch – even amongst so many gorgeous winelands venues, this is something special,” advises Gaby. “After a ceremony in the leafy gardens, guests make their way through the vineyards to the stately manor house for the reception – definitely a walk to remember! Plus, the elegant, white interior means the reception space is a blank canvas for your own decor vision.”
Sarah and Liam’s real wedding at Molenvliet Wine Estate, photographed by Christine Meintjes
Contact:
[email protected] or www.molenvliet.co.za
Real wedding alert!
Click here to see a full gallery of Sarah and Liam’s real wedding at Molenvliet Wine Estate, photographed by Christine Meintjes.
Do you have a venue to recommend in the Western Cape? 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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