Top 3 Weekend Wedding Venues near Johannesburg

In our article Reasons to Hire a Weekend Getaway Wedding Venue we explained the advantages of hiring a wedding venue for your exclusive use over an entire weekend. It means a full weekend of fun and celebration and extending the enjoyment of your special wedding day. There are unfortunately few venues that offer this exclusivity. We have however put together three of the top wedding venues a few hours drive from Johannesburg that offer this weekend wedding venue option.

1. The Nutcracker Country Wedding Venue

Just a 90 minute drive from Johannesburg on the banks of the Vaal River, this extraordinary wedding venue offers country chic, vintage style and elegance all in one. The entire wedding venue can be hired exclusively for your wedding party from Friday to Sunday. This exquisite venue offers accommodation for 30 people and has all the facilities and catering needed for a relaxing weekend stay, including a swimming pool, self-catering facilities and more to enjoy celebrating your nuptials with your loved ones. This really is like getting married at your own, private country farm away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Privacy, exclusivity and relaxation are the cornerstones of this beautiful venue. For more information on rates, availability and more contact The Nutcracker Country Wedding Venue.

2. The Silver Sixpence Wedding Venue

Situated a little further afield, about 2.5 hours drive from Johannesburg, close to Dullstroom is the beautiful Silver Sixpence Wedding Venue which lies in Cairnfern Country Lodge. The Wedding Party will have full access to the Country Lodges 300 hectares of mountains, dams and forests and The Silver Sixpence allows the wedding party full access to the entire venue for the whole weekend. Cairnfern Country Lodge accommodates 10 guests in 5 En-suite rooms and the Highlands Suites accommodate 10 guests in 5 luxury suites. This wedding venue is ideal for smaller weddings or alternatively with a larger number of people, guests can stay at other venues close by. For more information on rates and availability, contact The Silver Sixpence Wedding Venue.

3. Welgelegen Cherry Estate Wedding Venue

This beautiful Apple and Cherry Farm is situated 40kms from Clarens, so is a bit further from Johannesburg than the other venues. However the exquisite farm which offers breath-taking views of the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho is worth the drive. It offers accommodation for up to 60 people for a full weekends exclusive use. This venue offers the option of a Friday night braai as well as a Sunday morning breakfast picnic for guests. The reception hall can host up to 200 guests and the chapel can seat up to 150 guests. For more information on rates and availability, contact Welgelegen Cherry Estate Wedding Venue.

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