Has it always been a dream to have your wedding in a chapel? Here’s a list of 12 stunning South African chapel wedding venues.
Searching for an ideal wedding venue can be a daunting process in the planning of a marriage ceremony. People may select from a variety of venues for their wedding according to personal preferences or differences, all with one common aim: to have a truly unforgettable experience.
Remember that there are a lot of couples who are on a budget, and hence, they have no other option than to go to affordable places to have their wedding. We have already published advice on how to create an inexpensive but indelible wedding ceremony that will help couples save money—it is worth reading!
Some would also like to get married in opulent settings, which would be quite expensive. The majority of these are well-off individuals who have steady finances and come from wealthy backgrounds. If you are not one of these people, please do not go over budget merely for a wedding.
Chapels can serve as inspiration for couples looking forward to saying “I Do” in the Holy Sanctuaries. This, however, can be a preference for the rich and couples on budgets.
South Africa, one of the top-developed African countries, boasts unique wedding venues that come with exquisite chapels where weddings are held. In this article, JanaTribe will share 12 of the best chapel wedding venues in South Africa.
Top 10+ Beautiful Chapel Wedding Venues in South Africa
What makes chapel weddings so popular? For religious or just personal reasons, many couples choose to exchange vows in a chapel. They also want to tie the knot in a hallowed location.
Here is our list of beautiful wedding venues with on-site chapels. Historic, unique, quaint, or modern—you will find your favorite chapel here!
1. Bosjes Chapel
For couples looking for a plush wedding venue, Bosjes Estate is one of the many luxury wedding locations to make your dream come true.
Bosjes is situated in the fertile Breedekloof Valley and celebrates award-winning architecture on a working farm. This estate was designed by Steyn Studio, an architectural company in London.
In this location, you can choose the astounding Bosjes Chapel, part of the Bosjes Wine Estate in the beautiful Breede Valley, South Africa, as your wedding venue. The remarkable chapel, with its distinctive undulating white roof, appears to float on a pool of water at the heart of the quiet and peaceful chapel gardens and comes alive when the sun goes down.
It is framed by the Waaihoek and Slanghoek mountains, and the farm is surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and fynbos. It has a capacity of 80 guests.
It boasts sensational views of the surrounding Breede Valley. A wedding at Bosje Estate will see the couple say “I Do” in The Chapel and have their reception in Bosjes Kombuis, the estate’s fine-dining restaurant, which boasts high ceilings and walls of glass.
According to SA Weddings, Bosjes offers a wedding or function package priced at R50,000. The outlet adds that the venue’s accommodation rates start at R2500 per luxury room or R3500 per night for the family room that sleeps 2 adults and 3 children.
2. Winery Road Forest
Nestled between picturesque wine farms and offering breathtaking views, Winery Road Forest is an exclusive and private forest wedding venue with a natural pine forest quietly tucked away from noisy highways.
A quaint forest in the heart of the Cape Winelands best describes this exclusive wedding venue with its boundless scenic options, lush lawns, mountain views, and beautiful dams. The sunsets through the trees of the forest, provide the most romantic golden evening glow.
Located on Winery Road, the venue, Winery Road Forest, is situated among some of the most prestigious wine farms along the Stellenbosch Wine Route. It has uninterrupted vistas of rolling lawns, sweeping vineyards, and beautiful mountain ranges, as well as the well-known Helderberg overlooking the venue’s lake and forest.
Whether you are traditional, vintage, rustic, contemporary, or whim-sickle, their venue adapts to bring out the style, look, and feel of your wedding day. Choose between their indoor barn, which features 7 crystal chandeliers, and their adjacent courtyard, which is bursting with so much character. Filled with gardens and mint aromas, fairy lights, and fires. This courtyard becomes one with the barn and allows you to dance the night away under the African sky. Or choose to add a transparent marquee in their forest and enjoy your entire wedding day outdoors.
Only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, it is easily accessible for both local and international guests. Indeed, with over 340 unique places to stay in Stellenbosch, Strand Beach, and Cape Winelands, each of your guests will have the luxury of choosing between various types of accommodation. Accommodations can be a minute’s drive from the venue, and Stellenbosch is only a 10- to 30-minute drive from Cape Town’s tourist attractions.
3. Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate
Deep within the heart of the Devon Valley, a mere stone’s throw away from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, lies Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate. A place of new beginnings, this serene & evergreen estate is an established wine & cattle farm that boasts modern farm accommodation, a breathtaking venue & chapel, a highly acclaimed family restaurant, and a top-quality Boran cattle stud.
For anyone unaware, the name was derived from Breytenbach and the French word ‘renaissance’, meaning ‘new beginnings’. A place of new journeys that lead to reinvention & adventure.
Established in 2011, Brenaissance has earned a long-standing reputation for offering visitors, guests, & bridal couples a truly memorable & exclusive Winelands experience. From premium wines & the finest local fare to exclusive venue services and some of the Winelands’ most spectacular natural backdrops, this guest estate provides a tasting menu of the finer things in life.
Brenaissance is renowned for its range of accommodation options, boasting contemporary decor with subtle farm touches. What used to be our historic “dorpshuisies” have been restored & refurbished into 8 exquisite vineyard suites & 1 spacious honeymoon suite, featuring breathtaking views of the valley from the “stoep.”
In the middle of a small plum orchard, you’ll find our 6 orchard suites—the old laborers’ cottages that have been restored & renovated to exude elegance & understated farm luxury. Ranging from studios & 1-bedroom suites to more spacious family cottages, each cottage has its own cast iron wood-burning fireplace, a mini private deck, & a barbecue area, not to mention a fully equipped kitchen to accommodate longer stays.
Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to the pool house & use of the pool, deck chairs, & facilities.
Per Top Wedding Suppliers, the chapel at Brenaissance can host about 200 guests.
4. Morgansvlei Country Estate
Morgansvlei Country Estate is regarded as one of the most exquisite wedding locations in the Tulbagh area. It is surrounded by the mountains of the Tulbagh Valley. This magnificent picture is completed with a stunning vista, glass windows, and a crimson carpet leading up to the altar in this lovely Cape Dutch chapel.
The estate (formerly nicknamed “The Land of Waveren”) which was formed in 1700, per TripAdvisor, was initially called Tulbagh (back in 1806) and later renamed Straatskerk before now being known as Morganvlei Estate.
It was leased to Jannetjie de Clerq in 1710 by Simon van der Stel, Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, as one of the five original farms in Waveren.
The Morgan family rebuilt and maintained Morgansvlei, which is now a working estate where visitors may stroll among the orchards and vineyards and enjoy the feeling of being on a farm.
Morgansvlei has evolved into a chic and romantic refuge suitable for anything from one-night stays to three-day weddings, conferences, or bed-and-breakfast escapes.
Morgansvlei offers luxurious accommodations with top-notch linen. Along with a large swimming pool, covered braai (barbeque), and entertainment area, guests may take in breathtaking views of the dam, mountains, and vineyards. Included is breakfast in the Farm Breakfast Room.
Guest capacity in this chapel capacity is around 100.
5. Oakfield Farm
Oakfield Farm is a distinguished country location located in Muldersdrift, close to both Johannesburg and Pretoria, with a capacity for 350 guests.
Oakfield Farm is surrounded by 72 acres of fields and gardens with immaculate lawns, flower borders, carefully trimmed hedgerows, and stately trees.
The estate exudes an air of leisurely elegance. Oakfield Farm has thirty years of expertise, so it knows what you dreamed of and feels obligated to make it happen.
6. Groenrivier Wedding & Function Venue
Looking for a romantic country wedding venue? Look nowhere than Groenrivier Function Centre. It is the perfect blank canvas venue to start planning your ideal wedding with complete creative freedom.
The venue includes an open-air chapel amid leafy gardens and is the most romantic chapel to say, “I DO”.
The capacity of guests can be around 200.
You can be sure that your ceremony and photos will astound your guests as the sunlight rushes through.
7. Diamant Estate
Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, Diamant Estate is situated against the striking backdrop of Paarl Mountain.
The property’s front offers stunning views of a vast area with well-kept lawns, vineyards, and stately oak trees. In the distance, you might even catch a glimpse of Table Mountain.
The Old Chapel is a modest, intimate chapel for wedding ceremonies that was expertly converted from a 1700s wine cellar. For boutique weddings, the Old Chapel can also be converted into a warm, more private setting for your reception and dance celebration.
The chapel can reportedly host about 120 guests.
8. Montpellier de Tulbagh Estate
Montpellier Wine Estate is the ideal location for your wedding or any special event.
It is situated beside the Obiqua, Winterhoek, and Witzenberg mountains in the stunning Tulbagh, The Valley of Abundance, along the banks of the Klein Berg River.
This quaint little chapel perched on a hill is well situated between Montpellier’s stunning vineyards.
The chapel’s capacity is 120 guests.
9. Ever Be Wedding Venue
The Ever Be Lodge Wedding Venue in Pretoria is nestled in the mists of the Hennops River Valley, bordered by mountains draped in aloe vera and situated next to a meandering river.
Your intimate wedding can be held at this wonderful location, which has the feel of a remote country site, just a 30-minute drive from Centurion and Fourways.
The guest capacity is 200.
10. Bakenhof Winelands Venue
Only a 50-minute drive from Cape Town, the Bakenhof Winelands Venue boasts a breathtaking vineyard setting, a perfect wedding spot!
Luxurious lodging, as well as the use of a stunning on-site chapel and reception hall—both of which are surrounded by beautiful views—are all included in their exclusive wedding package.
They provide excellent value without sacrificing the quality of their services with their all-inclusive wedding package.
To make sure your wedding day is one to remember, their committed on-site staff is always ready to go above and beyond.
The chapel can host about 200 guests.
11. Domaine Brahms Wineries
With spectacular surroundings and friendly personnel, Domaine Brahms Wineries is a venue for events of any shape and size.
Situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Cape Winelands, this gorgeous location is the perfect venue for your special occasion like your wedding ceremonies. This quaint historic chapel lies nestled among the vineyards and olive trees.
In a stunning setting of the vineyard and olive trees, combined with internationally award-winning wines; one cannot help but have the time of your life and savor every moment.
The location has a chapel where you can exchange your wedding vows and has a guest capacity of 150.
12. La Roche Estate
La Roche Estate is a passionate celebration of beauty, excellence, nature, and life. It is an exclusive Franschhoek Valley destination for weddings, spectacular events, luxury accommodations, premium picnic experiences, and wine-tasting experiences.
Constructed on an island amidst a lake, the Sanctuary provides an unparalleled encounter. With its imposing structure and high-arched glass entryways, you and your visitors can enjoy the protection of natural light and stunning views of the surrounding lake, which, on calm days, produces amazing reflections.
It has a capacity of 120 guests.
