Wedding Venues in and around Rustenburg
Every girl dreams of her wedding day from a young age. These are special, romantic thoughts of dreamy dresses, exquisite surroundings and a wonderful prince charming. Once the big question has been asked the search for the perfect venue for a dream wedding starts.
We decided to try and assist by listing some of the wedding venues in and around Rustenburg. Perhaps one of these great venues will bring your childhood wedding dreams to life.
Hedgehog’s Nest Function and Wedding Venue
Hedgehog’s Nest is situated on the Donkerhoek Road in Rustenburg and showcases the beauty of the Bushveld.
This venue has a chapel that can seat 180 guests and a main hall for receptions of up to 300 guests. A marquee tent is an option for larger receptions of up to 500 guests.
Hedgehog’s Nest provides the perfect setting for the garden wedding of your dreams…
Other facilities that will help make your wedding arrangements easier include: full bar facilities, customized catering, an in-house function planner and the venue is wheel chair friendly.
Hunters Rest Hotel
The Hunters Rest Hotel is situated between the Magalies Mountains on the R24 Krugersdorp Road, one and a half hours drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria and only 10 to 15 minutes from Rustenburg. The breathtaking natural surroundings make it an ideal venue for garden weddings with exceptional photo opportunities.
Bridal couples have the choice of The Wooden Garden Gazebo or The Sundowner and Outlook Deck for the perfect outdoor wedding. The Sundowner and Outlook Deck can accommodate 40 guests. There are four banquet rooms for receptions for 20 to 200 guests.
Accommodation and spa facilities are available.
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
If you’ve always dreamt of a wedding under the African sky with the Big 5 around, consider Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. This Bushveld gem where nature and luxury is combined is situated in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, close to Sun City. The area is malaria free and about 2 hours drive from Johannesburg.
At this splendid venue arrangements can be made to suit your specific wedding requirements.
Accommodation and spa facilities are available.
Oude Landgoed Lodge & Spa
Oude Landgoed Lodge and Spa is located near Rustenburg on the R24 a mere 5 minutes drive from the Waterfall Mall.
With old world sophistication combined with exquisite natural beauty, this venue can cater for up to 130 guests.
Accommodation to suit your specific needs and luxury spa facilities are available.
Stop n Stay Lodge
Stop n Stay Lodge is 2 km from Rustenburg CBD. At this venue you can tie the knot in a thatched chapel that can accommodate 200 guests. For the reception there is a choice between the Conference room which can accommodate 200 guests and The Dining room and thatched entertainment area that can accommodate 200 guests.
To add to the charm of the special day, a horse-and-carriage is available.
The beautiful Honeymoon suite for the bride to get ready and for the bridal couple to spend the night is included in wedding packages.
Safari Lodge Hotel Rustenburg
With the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain range as backdrop and only 112 km from Johannesburg, the Safari Lodge Hotel offers assistance from a specialized team to make your wedding day memorable.
Apart from the support from the wedding team, the venue also provides: Flowers, music, wedding cake, tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Custom menu options are available and meals are prepared by Executive Chefs. A Fully licensed bar is available.
Specialised accommodation packages are available for the bridal couple and guests.
Kedar Country Hotel
The Kedar Country Hotel with it’s rich history is 21 km from Sun City. It forms part of the farm Boekenhoutfontein which belonged to President Paul Kruger.
With the support of experienced wedding and event planners you can plan the wedding of your dreams for up to 100 guests. Everything from flowers, candles, table settings to luxury accommodation for bridal couples and guests can be arranged.
N4 Guest Lodge
The N4 Guest Lodge in located in the Doornhoek area of Rustenburg on the N4 only 10 km from Rustenburg CBD. Being next to the Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment it has natural beauty and serenity.
Weddings at this venue to be arranged a per the couple’s requirements and alternative caterers or decor is allowed.
Kareekloof Game Farm
Kareekloof Game Farm facilitates a beautiful venue at the foothills of the Magalies Mountain range, close to Rustenburg in the North West Province Bushveld, South Africa.
Every wedding is an opportunity for their wedding consultants and the rest of their team to create magical occasions. From the first meeting, the friendly and energetic team is available to plan and co-ordinate every little detail.
They would love to meet with you to gather more information to get an idea of what you are looking for, so they can customise a quote suited to your unique requirements.
Kareekloof Game Farm have many options available at various rates. They cater from intimate informal cocktail style weddings to traditional sit-down dinner with dancing etc. The choice is yours.
You are invited to visit Kareekloof Game Farm and view this beautiful country wedding venue and facility and to experience the wonderful ambiance for yourself.
Living Jewels Guest House and Wedding Venue
This romantic guest Farm and Wedding venue is close to both Magaliesburg and Rustenburg (16 minutes) and only an hour and a half from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
This venue offers facilities to accommodate 300 guests, has a special honeymoon suite and accommodation for guests. Additional services on offer include: photographers, wedding cakes, music, minister and horse carriage.
Kwamahla Lodge
Kwamahla Lodge is situated between Beestekraal and Rustenburg. A mere 1 hour’s drive from Pretoria and 2 hours drive from Johannesburg International Airport and surroundings.
Weddings and receptions are catered for by the lodge.
Casa Bella Guesthouse Wedding & Conference Centre
This elegant venue with lovely natural surroundings and beautiful gardens is situated on the R24, a few minutes away from the Waterfall Mall. The charming chapel seats 168 guests and the reception area can seat 350 guests comfortably.
Menus can be made to fit according to traditions and cultures.
Kumbagana Game Lodge
Kumbagana means a place in the sun. This game lodge is 15 km from the Buffelspoort Dam. One and a half hours drive from Gauteng and on Rustenburg’s doorstep.
This venue offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable Bushveld wedding. The Lodge can be booked for exclusive use on your special day.
Molokwane Lodge & Conference Centre
This 4-star venue is 22 km from Rustenburg and one and a half hours’ drive from Johannesburg. At this venue with a Bushveld theme a specialized team of event planners and caterers will work around your personal needs and budget to make your wedding day unforgettable.
The chapel/event hall on site can accommodate 150 guests. The function lodge can accommodate 80 guests and is linked with the chapel/event hall. The Banquet hall can accommodate 350 guests.
This venue also boasts a tailor built island with fountains and lush gardens to allow for awesome outdoor weddings with photo opportunities galore.
Caterers to cater to your requirements and to custom menus e.g. Traditional South African, Cape Malay or Italian.
Wigwam Hotel
At this magnificent estate the bridal couple gets to choose between a church or a wedding chapel, within walking distance of the hotel.
Inspiration for the church was drawn from the Dutch Reformed Church in Rustenburg.
Accommodation for bridal couple and guests available.
Akwaaba Lodge & Predator Park
Akwaaba means “welcome” and here you and your wedding guests can feel most welcome in the presence of Lions, Cheetahs and a range of other predators. This venue is 19 km from Rustenburg and one and a half hour drive from Johannesburg.
The lodge boasts the elegant Kgotso Banquet Hall which can accommodate 160 guests.
Jabulani Wedding, Function & Conference Venue
Jabulani Wedding , Function and Conference venue is situated at the foothills of the Magalies Mountain and have a chapel that can accommodate 103 guests.
The reception hall is adjacent to the chapel, has a bar area and can seat 110 guests.
The Palace at the Lost City (Sun City)
The all in one wedding venue with a variety of different venues, services and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Outdoor venues
The Wind Chime Chapel is situated in beautiful, lush gardens and can accommodate a maximum of 80 guests.
The Palace Gazebo is ideal for hosting small, intimate weddings and can accommodate a maximum 60 guests.
The Boabab Outlook is situated in the gardens of the Palace of The Lost City and is accessed from the Palace Hotel. Can accommodate a maximum of 100 guests and allows for buffet menu only.
The Palace Pool Deck can accommodate 200 guests and is not available exclusively to wedding guests during the day.
The Observatory Pool Deck has great views of the Palace on the one side and the valley of the waves on the other side. Can accommodate a maximum of 300 guests and allows for buffet menu only.
Valley of the Waves – A beach wedding away from the coast. With the sound of rolling waves in the background a maximum of 500 guests can share in the moment. Buffet menu only.
Letsatsing Boma
Perfect for a wedding with a more traditional theme. Situated within the Letsatsin game Park and can accommodate a maximum of 168 guests. Barbecue type menus are available.
Special considerations for this venue include additional guest transport cost and functions have to end at 22h00 due to Park Board regulations.
Indoor Venues
The Royal Chamber which is situated in the Palace hotel and can accommodate 100 guests for a ceremony and 80 for a reception with a small dance floor and set menu. For a reception with a small dance floor and buffet menu, 60 guests can be accommodated.
Orchid and Protea Rooms are situated in the Palace with glass doors of each venue opening onto a terrace. Can accommodate maximum of 80 guests for ceremony and 40 for reception.
Queen Quarters is situated in the Palace and can accommodate a maximum or 120 guests.
The Lost City Crocodile Lounge overlooks the golf course and can accommodate a max of 80 guests.
The Royal Ballroom is situated in the Entertainment Centre and can accommodate 1200 guests for a ceremony and maximum 750 guests for reception.
Ballroom North can accommodate 700 guests for a ceremony and 400 for reception and Ballroom South can accommodate 400 guests for a ceremony and 250 for a reception.
In-house suppliers include: Food and Cakes, entertainment, decor, sound, AV and lighting, flowers, photographers and transport.
Accommodation options include: The Palace, The Cascades, The Sun City Hotel, The Cabanas Hotel and the Vacation Club.
Manor Hills Guest Lodge
Manor Hills Guest Lodge is in Waterkloof, Rustenburg, 6 km form the Waterfall Mall on the R24.
Here the natural beauty of African surroundings combined with style and superb catering provide the ideal setting for a wedding party of 80 guests.
Royal Marang Hotel
The splendid Royal Marang Hotel at Bafokeng Sports Campus is another gem wedding venue in our area. The Royal Marang Hotel is the perfect setting for a wedding that will be remembered for the exclusivity and attention to detail because every bridal couple and their guests should feel like royalty on this special day.
Heuwelzicht
Heuwelzicht is another venue with the beautiful surroundings of the Magaliesberg hills as backdrop. With the peace and tranquility experienced here it is difficult to believe that it is only 4 km from the Waterfall Mall. Awesome natural surroundings combined with elegance and style makes this a dream wedding venue.
The indoor chapel seats 130 guests or the option of a garden gazebo for a garden wedding is available. The stylish hall with elegant interior seats 130 guests, making provision for a dance floor and buffet area.
Makinky Manzi
The name of this venue means “Something different at the water” and is, 50Km from Rustenburg and 40 km from Sun City.
This venue uses the best of what nature has to offer, which allows for great photo opportunities. The Wedding Ceremony Area at the waterfall has natural rock seating for guests.
The Thabile Hall (Place of Happiness) has a porch, two fire places, restrooms and table seating for 150 guests and chair seating for 200 guests.
The Bush Palace at the waterfall has table seating for 20 guests and chair seating for 30 guests.
Berit Country Home
Berit Country Home is situated on a 2.9 hectare farm only 10km away from the Waterfall Mall.
The unique wedding chapel was built as a replica of the Tabgha church in Galilee and will steal any prospective bride’s heart. This chapel is rich in symbolism and with it’s wrought iron features and classic wooden pews it is perfect for a special, intimate wedding ceremony with 40 guests.
For the reception the venue leans itself to your specific requirements. Anything from an informal reception to an extravagant 8 course meal weekend wedding can be arranged.
La Provence d’Afrique
This venue is situated in Magaliesburg and here the romantic mystery of France is combined with the natural beauty of Africa to create a unique wedding experience. Ideal for small, private weddings.
Askari Game Lodge and Spa
At Askari Game Lodge and Spa Africa meets antique Dutch. This fabulous venue is situated 11 km from Magaliesberg, just over an hours drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The chapel, complete with bell tower, can seat 120 guests. There is a choice of three reception venues, all within walking distance from the chapel.
- The Lapa overlooks the Elephant dam and can accommodate 40 guests.
- The Askari Wedding Venue has a deck with spectacular views and rich in African symbol and can accommodate 150 guests.
- The Forest Venue is ideal for outdoor weddings and brides can add their own personal touch to add to the magic.
Accommodation, spa facilities and photo opportunities with elephants are available.
Shammah Game Lodge
Situated between Rustenburg and Koster on a 1300 hectare game farm is this 4 star Game Lodge.
The chapel at this exclusive Lodge can accommodate 100 guests while the large Banqueting Venue can seat 120 guests and 160 guests for a cocktail set up. Alternatively bridal couples can opt for the Open Deck Function or Chapel Venue that can accommodate 120 guests.
Shammah Game Lodge offers catering, music, availability of a cash bar, 17 en-suite rooms for guests, a Honeymoon suite and Friday night stay-over for the bridal party.
Additional services e.g. Photographer and decor can be arranged. Exclusive use of the lodge for the wedding day will add to the splendor of this very special day.