The sun is out, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming, it’s wedding season, and we’ve been feeling all the loved-up feels, whilst exploring Mpumalanga's richest wedding venue gems to celebrate your I Do’s at!
Whether you are looking for a bush lodge venue, boutique hotel or fairytale forest experience, the rolling hills and lush landscape of Mpumalanga invite you to create memories that will last a lifetime.
If you’re looking for a wedding or function venue, or just getting away and having that rustic and outdoors vibe, Florence Guest Farm is ideal! Situated in Chrissiesmeer, which is popularly known for hiking and cycling, Florence Guest Farm has an array of activities on site to keep you busy, with each room boasting an en-suite bathroom and a patio that leads on to the lush gardens, this guest farm is ideal for a romantic couples getaway - make your booking today!
Looking for the perfect wedding destination and wedding packages? Smitsfield Farm Venue has it all! From saying your vows in a beautiful and intimate chapel, to taking gorgeous photos in the lavish poplar forest, this is something completely different and unique! This venue has the most unique train accommodation which sets it apart from the rest!
From a church, to ashes, to a gorgeous and unforgettable venue. After a devastating fire in 2018, Shiloh’s church building burned down, but with help from the community and nonstop hard work from the owners – the Shiloh Bush Lodge and Wedding Venue was born! Located in White River, this bush venue is ideal for creating unforgettable memories and starting your journey as a married couple. Shiloh have a WhatsApp line for quick and easy communication or you can check out their website for more information on this stunning venue.
An award winning wedding venue located in Mbombela, overlooking the absolutely gorgeous and lush Kaapsehoop Escarpment, Umbali Wedding Venue has the optimal atmosphere and location for your dream wedding! This venue is the perfect mixture of classic modern and rustic bush, having won awards both in 2013 and 2014, as well as being featured on Top Billing, this wedding venue is most definitely worth having a look at! Boasting a gorgeous chapel, stretch tents for outdoors and catering, Umbali has everything you need for your special day.
Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
Situated perfectly close to the Kruger National Park and the must-see Panorama Route, the Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel is a must-visit. Casterbridge Hollow is Mpumalanga’s first ‘green hotel’ as the concept of using the most simple materials and going back to basics was the aim. You can expect a Tuscan vibe with colours that will have you feeling like you’re in a romantic hillside village with your partner in Tuscany.
This glass wedding venue will have you in absolute awe! Your fairytale wedding venue awaits you in White River, boasting an extremely unique glass chapel, surrounded by huge towering trees and bright green grass, while also embodying a farm and rustic feeling - Whispering Thorns is truly one of the most unique wedding venues! With a maximum capacity of 200 guests, this gorgeous venue has a backdrop of the stunning panorama of the lowveld, effortlessly classy, while making you feel like you’re in paradise.
These are just a few handpicked venues for you to begin exploring all that the place of the rising sun has to offer for your special day. We’d love to hear from you, visit our social media pages and share places you’ve visited and would recommend in Mpumalanga, and happy planning!
