Top wedding venues in The West Rand | The Planner

Valverde Eco Hotel

Located only 15 minutes from Fourways, Valverde Eco Hotel offers some of the best conferencing, meeting and wedding facilities in Johannesburg.

Conference groups from 12 – 150 people will enjoy the exceptional ambience with a professional and reliable conference events service to ensure corporate events run smoothly.

With a variety of sized venues as well as two chapels on the property, Valverde Eco Hotel is literally a one stop shop for the perfect wedding – with cake bakers, décor specialists, all-inclusive packages for your special day, make-up artists on site – as well as accommodation for the entire wedding party and plenty of secure parking, what more could you possibly need?

What makes them unique is that they help you reduce the carbon footprint of your event at no additional cost. This is certainly a great branding point for your business, as consumers are becoming more eco-aware.

www.valverde.co.za or 010 591 6840

Makiti Wedding Venue

Nestled in the secluded Kromdraai valley, built on a 50-hectare estate, lies the beautiful and exclusive venue known as Makiti. A river meanders under big old trees and majestic cliffs form the backdrop for the beautifully landscaped gardens.

One of the most valued and appreciated aspects of this venue has always been the exclusivity that clients have to their venue. Each venue consists of its own romantic bridal suite, unique chapel, spacious function room, beautifully landscaped and well maintained gardens, and private parking area.

The chapels can seat up to 220 guests and venues can seat up to 450 guests, as well as also incorporating the veranda area for bigger functions.

Makiti also caters for small and intimate functions as well as bigger functions, and they also do conferences, matric farewells, small and intimate weddings and functions, celebrations, birthday parties and much more.

www.makiti.co.za or 011 662 4904

Chartwell Castle

On the outskirts of Greater Johannesburg ± 30 minutes from the old city Centre and on the Klein Jukskei River, stands this prominent four-storied Castle on 5 Ha (12 acres), providing accommodation for a maximum of 13 people sharing. The main building is of late 17th Century architectural style.

Chartwell Castle is close to amenities such as airports and shopping centres and also boasts the biggest known uninterrupted hedgerow maze in the Southern hemisphere, rambling gardens and a classic old world feel.

They can host up to 200 guests for conferences and functions, as well as weddings and birthday parties, and offer use of their gardens and maze for photoshoots and outdoor events.

www.chartwellcastle.co.za or 010 227 0002

Misty Hills Country Hotel

In rustic serenity, only 15min from Lanseria airport, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa lies nestled at the foothills of the Swartkop Mountains, on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai valley – a World Heritage site known as The Cradle of Humankind.

Luxuriously spread over 60 acres, Misty Hills offers 209 stone-built thatched rooms and suites, and 23 conference and banquet venues. The hotel is an ideal destination for leisure, while it is equipped to cater to groups of up to 800 participants, with a variety of room set up options and is an ideal venue for conferences, team building, banquets, dining and weddings.

Ideally positioned with easy access to Johannesburg and Pretoria in the Gauteng district, Misty Hills has made its name as the perfect retreat for guests and conference delegates seeking tranquillity, comfort and friendly, personal service.

www.mistyhills.co.za or 011 950 6000

Toadbury Hall

Well known 5-star venue, Toadbury Hall is located on Beyers Naude’ extension, just beyond Muldersdrift in the world famous Cradle of Humankind. This spectacular 25-hectare country estate is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River and with 1.2 km’s of river frontage is nestled amidst majestic indigenous trees and magnificent rose and lavender gardens.

Toadbury Hall has established itself as one of Gauteng’s finest wedding venues of choice for life’s celebrations and special occasions, with continued focus on exclusivity.

Just a twenty-minute drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria and within a 5-minute drive to Lanseria International Airport, Toadbury Hall prides itself on and boasts a worthy reputation for hosting memorable weddings, conferences, picnics and functions and can host 12 – 120 guests with ease.

www.toadburyhall.co.za or 010 593 7523