5 of the Best Wedding Venues

Choosing the perfect wedding venue is where it all starts. If you’re looking to get out of Johannesburg for a picturesque country wedding, but don’t want to venture too far to your wedding venue then read further. We’ve put together 5 of the best wedding venues that are within a 2 hour drive of Johannesburg.

1. The Nutcracker – Parys, Free State
The Nutcracker Country Wedding Venue is the perfect location for a weekend wedding only 90 minute drive from Johannesburg. This exquisite venue offers accommodation for 30 people and has all the facilities and catering needed for a relaxing weekend stay, celebrating your nuptials with your loved ones. The Nutcracker is situated on the banks of the Vaal River and has an exquisite chapel and reception area perfect for a rustic chic country wedding. Contact The Nutcracker Country Wedding Venue for rates and availability.

2. Toadbury Hall – Muldersdrift, Gauteng
Toadbury Hall is set in the lush landscape of Muldersdrift. It is known for its classy and elegant reception venue and Old English country charm setting. The quant chapel is nestled amongst ever green trees and Iceberg Rose bushes and the cosy boutique hotel has world class standards with exquisite rooms. Toadbury Hall also boasts a beautiful dam, picnic spots and delicious catering. Only 45 minutes from Johannesburg.
Contact Toadbury Hall for rates and availability

3. Makiti – Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Situated on a 50 hectare estate, Makiti is an excellent choice for a large wedding. There are three different wedding venues to choose from on this estate and are known for their slick service, great food and comfortable accommodation. This venue is a mere 30 minute drive from Johannesburg and offers a number of options to suit all types of styles and budgets.
Contact Makiti for rates and availability

4. Oak House – Cullinan, Gauteng
For exquisite old world charm, Oak House in Cullinan is the perfect venue. The Sir Herbert Baker designed chapel is the perfect setting for intimate nuptials and the wedding venue offers two different reception rooms. The smaller can host up to 50 guests and the larger is perfect for more guests. There are only 3 rooms onsite for accommodation however there are many guest houses in the area. Tin roofs and white trusses make up this lovely mining town venue and is a mere hour and a half north of Johannesburg.
Contact Green Leaves for rates and availability

5. Green Leaves Country Lodge and Venue – Haartebeespoort, Gauteng
40 minutes from Johannesburg lies one of the most popular wedding venues in the Haartebeespoort area. This romantic all-in-one wedding venue has exquisite views, impeccable service and delicious cuisine. There are two separate venues on the property both with their own chapel and reception venue seating between 120 and 180 guests. It is therefore ideal for the slightly larger country wedding. There is ample accommodation onsite for the bridal couple and guests.
Contact Green Leaves for rates and availability

Book your perfect country wedding venue today.

For more information on planning your wedding, read our article on How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Venue