Planning a small wedding? Here’s a list of our favourite intimate wedding venues in Cape Town.
Small and intimate is the ‘new normal’ and Cape Town has some of the best venue options available for your exclusive yet Covid-friendly affair. Here are our top intimate wedding venues in Cape Town:
Nestled in the Constantia Valley, The Cellars-Hohenort boasts word-class views of Table Mountain from its manicured, award-winning gardens, which are also home to the second-oldest camphor trees in South Africa. Celebrate your union in the charming yet graceful inner sanctum of Cellars-Hohenort. The Cellars-Hohenort’s team of driven event organisers, will ensure your dream wedding will come to fruition in a unique yet elegant manner. Couples will be spoilt for choice at The Cellars-Hohenort’s range of both indoor an outdoor venues, which include an enchanted forest featuring the infamous Palm Arch, a greenhouse as well as a conservatory built around a 300-year oak tree with unparalleled views of the gardens. With its lush gardens and elegant venues that can host between 40 and 60 guests as well as on-site, five-star suites and villa, you can be rest assured that no one will be uncatered for on your wedding day. For that added touch, be sure to schedule top-to-toe treatments at The Fresh Wellness Spa, which offer a range of beauty and wellness treatments including a specially curated Fresh Bridal Package as well as a Couples Delight Experience to help wind down the newly-weds after their big day.
Did you know that The Cellars-Hohenort even offer a Secret Escape destination wedding package for couples to elope to its magical gardens? With its exclusive elopement package to minimise the demands of planning a wedding, couples can capitalise on this offering which is all about you and includes accommodation, a range of complimentary services and a wedding ceremony. Terms and Conditions apply.
Casa Labia
What was once home to the Count and Countess Natale Labia, now hosts a myriad of intimate, once-in-a-lifetime occasions, including weddings. Built in 1929 to reflect the spirit of 18th century Venice, this regal venue in Muizenberg is exquisite in its decor and grand atmosphere - perfect for that display of opulence on your wedding day, whilst lending itself to photographic opportunities that will make you feel part of the Royal family.
Casa Labia can accommodate up to 80 seated guests however, wedding ceremonies can also be hosted in their exquisite garden. For a bespoke wedding experience, look no further than Casa Labia, which effortlessly creates unforgettable and unique experiences basked in grandeur.
Situated within the Port of Cape Town amongst a display of yachts, the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) boasts a selection of 4 venues of which 2 of those venues are perfectly-suited for 35 - 90 guests. Smaller and private functions are hosted either upstairs in the coveted Chart Room and Visitors Lounge or downstairs in The Galley, which both overlook the Marina.
Chart Room
The Visitors Lounge and Chart Room is noted for its privacy and bow-shaped balconies, which give exclusive views of the Marina. Their Concertina doors can slide open to merge the two venues into one large function area that can cater up to 90 guests for a cocktail-style affair. However, if you need a designated dance floor, the two venues can cater a maximum of 60 guests with a dance floor area included. Sit-down dinners are better suited for a maximum of 70 guests and private bar facilities are also available.
The Galley
The Galley is a multi-functional venue with its own bar facilities and direct access to the deck and Marina - perfect for pre-drinks and canapés on the deck with Cape Town’s glorious sunset as your backdrop. This is ideal for intimate celebrations for a maximum of 35 guests, buffet style. The RCYC can even help you transform The Galley into the ultimate proposal spot with a romantic dinner setting for two.
With its views over the Marina and multi-functional venues, the Royal Cape Yacht Club is perfect for an intimate summer wedding celebration. RCYC is COVID-compliant with measures in place to ensure the safety of visitor.
Based in Millers Point, Simon's Town, this charming restaurant is perfect for intimate weddings. With picturesque scenery combining mountain and sea views, The Black Marlin offers guests a natural setting with a touch of sophistication. This venue can comfortably seat 100 guests without a dance floor and between 60-80 guests with a dance floor.
The Black Marlin also has set wedding menu options that can be tailored to your needs, a fully licensed bar and an extensive wine list. The Black Marlin pride themselves in helping bring your wedding vision to life. Arrangements can also be made to access the beach grounds below the restaurant at an additional fee.
This Victorian-style wedding venue, which boasts Cape Dutch features, is located in the Southern Suburbs and is perfect for your rustic wedding dream. Dubbed a hidden gem, The Homestead is renowned for its intimate garden weddings that will have your guests feeling right at home amongst the vegetable and herb garden, a snug porch area and prime rose garden - the pinnacle of The Homestead’s outdoor functions.
With decor and styling available and customised menus crafted by the onsite catering kitchen headed by the Food Fanatics team, The Homestead will skillfully guide you through your planning process to ensure that you have an unforgettable wedding day.
Restored manor house turned luxury boutique hotel, Hout Bay Manor will transport you to a romantic era with its courtyard and colonial exterior meshed with contemporary Afro-European interiors. EAT restaurant situated in Hout Bay Manor offers an indoor and outdoor setting, which can accommodate between 40 and 100 guests on your wedding day. Couples have the option of utilising Hout Bay Manor’s private garden, for an al-fresco setting under its magnificent, age-old trees, providing ample shade for guests to enjoy the ocean breeze. For a more formal and sophisticated setting, EAT restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for a stylish occasion.
Couples can look forward to guidance from the Head Chef at EAT to design a wedding menu that is suited to both your budget and culinary desires but you can be rest assured that fresh and wholesome dishes made with love will be served, true to EAT’s mantra. An experienced team is also available for wedding planning and on-the-day service to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly.
Hout Bay Manor also has 17 uniquely-designed en-suite accommodation with thoughtful touches, perfect for your out-of-town guests. Couples are encouraged to book themselves into The Hout Bay Manor on their wedding night, and start the next day as newly-weds with a couple’s massage at the Inzolo Spa, followed by a scrumptious champagne breakfast at EAT.
With views stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the cradling mountain peaks known as the Twelve Apostles, The Lawns offers a variety of outdoor venues, perfect for a relaxed, all-day wedding affair. At this mountain side location, one can enjoy casual dining in the Forest Fortress, lounging on the First and Second Lawns or simply take in the unforgettable views under a private cabana. Think cocktails and live entertainment as you take in the views of a sunset on the Atlantic Ocean - your own personal piece of paradise. The Roundhouse Restaurant offers laid-back, seasonal dining with French influences. For an outdoor wedding that can cater for all types of guests, consider The Lawns for a tranquil wedding location with unforgettable views of nature.
If you're on the hunt for a fabulous wedding venue that overlooks the majestic ocean, Poseidon Guest House is the perfect wedding venue for your intimate wedding celebration. With picturesque views overlooking Hout Bay stretching from the back of the Twelve Apostles to the end of Chapman's Peak drive - this venue is an absolute feast for the eyes.
Start your forever and say 'I do' with the majestic Chapman's Peak as the backdrop to your happily ever after.
Offering onsite accommodation in the form of seven beautifully decorated rooms, your guests can stay over in the lap of luxury! Offering the happy couple stylishly designed reception areas with bar, Poseidon Guest House will make sure the start of forever truly is magnificent, memorable and magical!
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This charming and graceful sanctuary surrounded by lush gardens and nestled in the heart of the Constantia Valley, offers the perfect setting for your special day.
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Established as a restaurant from the 1960’s, the Black Marlin, located in Simon’s Town, has earned a reputation for its stunning seafood, attentive service and incredible v...
