Things to Consider When Choosing a Gauteng Wedding Venue
If you are planning on a Gauteng Wedding Venue for your special day it’s important to consider a few factors before choosing the ultimate wedding venue. We take a look at a few considerations below that will assist you in choosing the perfect Gauteng wedding venue for your needs.
Choosing a Gauteng Wedding Venue
1. Seasons
What season will have have your wedding day in?
Remember that although summers in Gauteng are beautiful and warm there is always a high possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm. This therefore makes choosing an outside wedding venue risky during the summer months. Although should the weather hold out, the crisp summer air and surrounding greenery could really make it worthwhile. Perhaps the best option is to have a plan B should you wish to host your wedding at an outdoor wedding venue. Winters in Gauteng are cold and dry, which makes it the perfect setting to host a cosy yet sunny wedding day. Although cold at night, Gauteng winter days are usually mild and warm. Consider a winter wedding should you be choosing a Gauteng Wedding Venue.
2. Do you want Old City Charm or a Country Retreat?
Gauteng is a fantastic place to consider hosting your wedding as the wedding venue options are endless. You can host your wedding at an old Sir Herbert Baker house for instance in Johannesburg town or out in the country alongside rivers and dams. What is currently very trendy is to have wedding photographs amongst the graffiti and architecture of Newtown, making for exquisite and unique wedding photographs.
Alternatively a country retreat wedding venue on the outskirts of Johannesburg and Pretoria offers the beauty of the Highveld within an accessible distance for guests, making you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere when in fact you’re only a few minutes’ drive from the bustling city centre.
3. Time of Day
The summer evenings in Gauteng are usually bright and warm and offer exquisite sunsets. As mentioned in point 1 however the possibility of a late afternoon thundershower is highly possible so if you’re hiring a Gauteng wedding venue in Summer it’s probably wise to have your ceremony a little earlier such as 2:30pm so that your photos can take place before the rains arrive (generally speaking). Hiring a Gauteng wedding venue in winter however also lends itself to cool evenings so an earlier ceremony is also wise. Having large firepits and mushroom heaters at your wedding venue is a good idea in winter as well as advising guests to dress warmly for the evening in advance.
4. Month
Certain months in Gauteng will lend themselves to particular scenery. For example the first flush of roses is usually towards the end of October, so if your Gauteng Wedding Venue has many rose bushes this would be a good time to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. The Jacaranda trees which are famous around the Gauteng area bloom their purple flowers during September, October and November and often provide the backdrop for exquisite wedding photographs snapped in purple Jacaranda lined streets. Certain flowers will also be more expensive during certain months as they may not be in bloom at the time of your wedding so if you have your heart set on having Icebergs at your wedding it’s wise to hire a Gauteng Wedding Venue in October.
If you’ve decided when you would like to host your wedding, have a read through our top 4 Gauteng Wedding Venue choices here.
The Nutcracker Country Wedding Venue is an exquisite tranquil weekend wedding venue situated on the banks of the Vaal River, 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Offering all that is needed for the perfect wedding, The Nutcracker is for the exclusive use of the bride and groom and their guests for the entire weekend. Contact The Nutcracker today for rates and availability.