| Establishment Name | Area | Type | Banqueting Capacity |
Equipment | Telephone Number |
| Greensleeves | Hillcrest | Conference and wedding venue | 150 |
(031) 765-9400 | |
| Winsome Weddings | Midlands | Wedding Venue | +27 33 234 4511 | ||
| The Bend Country House & Nature Estate | Midlands | House & Nature Estate | 150 |
+27 (033) 2666 441 / 371 | |
| Lythwood Lodge | Midlands | Country Lodge | 100 |
+27 33 234 4666 | |
| Tala Game Reserve | 45 minutes from Durban | '+27317818022 | |||
| Simbithi Country Club | Country Club | 180 |
+27329465401 | ||
| Granny Mouse | Midlands | +27332344071 | |||
| Grand Manor Gardens | 10 minutes from Umhlanga & Ballito | 400 |
+27329454671 | ||
| Saint Andrews | Umkomaas | Garden or Beach Wedding, table décor, co-ordination,flower arranging, candles,photographer , make up artist | +27399730456 | ||
| Drakensville | Drakensburg | Wedding Venue | 195 |
+27 (0) 36438-6287 |
You’ll need to ask many questions about your potential venue and you can’t go wrong with lists.
Check List
- Can the reception area accommodate the number of guests?
- Is the price within your budget and what does it include (e.g. VAT and service charges) ?
- Are there any special package deals?
- Does the price include the bride and groom’s first night accommodation?
- Is there enough parking?
- If the venue is out of town, how far off the main road is it and is the road acceptable to drive on?
- Will there be enough accommodation for guests wanting to spend the night, either at the venue or close by?
- Is the site accessible for aged and handicapped guests?
- Does the venue have in-house caterers with an appropriate menu that can accommodate vegetarian, Halaal and Kosher?
- Do they have a liquor license or can you bring your own?
- Are items such as linen, podium, PA system and dance floor provided?
- What is the timeframe for setting up and vacating the venue and will you receive help from the venue staff?
- To what degree can you decorate the venue yourself?
- Are you allowed to move furniture or pictures and statues.
- Is the venue child friendly and does it have childcare facilities?
- If the venue is outdoors, is there a back up plan in case of bad weather?
- Will the venue be heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer if required?
- Are you allowed to have confetti, a band, candles and fireworks or a marquee?
- Will the venue be hosting other events on the same day?
- Where are the allocated smoking areas and how late can you play music?
- Does the venue have insurance cover?
