With breathtaking views and world-class facilities here is the pick of venues to suit any style of wedding

Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek Western CapeThis wine farm’s beautiful Cape Dutch architecture makes it an elegant and serene setting for the wedding of your dreams. Set just a stone’s throw from the Franschhoek Mountains, Vrede en Lust has breathtaking mountain views and vineyards all for your exclusive enjoyment on your special day. You will have full use of the historic cellar and vineyard terrace as well as the ceremony law area overlooking both the mountain and vineyard. There is also a reception area for pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Contact: +27 21 874 1611

Welgelee Wine Estate,  Cape Winelands Western Cape
Welgelee boutique wine farm is ideally suited for a wine lands wedding. Set in picturesque Paarl, Welgelee is one of the few self-catering wedding venues. Wedding ceremonies take place in a rustic thatched roof hall in the garden. There is also a smaller thatched venue for the ceremony and a reception area. Guest can enjoy the lush green lawns, roaming horses and magnificent views of the Simonsberg and Boland Mountains. Contact: +27 21 875 5726

Umbhaba Lodge,  Hazyview Mpumalanga
\Umbhaba is the ultimate in luxury accommodation and a magical wedding venue. The lodge is on a hillside overlooking the Sabie Valley on the edge of the escarpment of the Drakensberg Mountains. For couples looking for a lowveld wedding the venue is ideal with its palm-fringed walkways, water features and garden. There is also an abundance of bird and animal life with game viewing in the Kruger National Park a short drive away. It also offers accommodation for wedding guests as well as a honeymoon suite for newly-weds. Contact: +27 13 737 7636

Morrells Boutique Venue,  Johannesburg Gauteng
For the couple who want an intimate wedding with a touch of old-world charm, Morrells is ideal. You would be hard-pressed to find a more romantic setting with its enchanting garden filled with lavender, roses and French-inspired décor. The interior is outfitted with the most opulent finishes including vintage furniture, French linen and candelabras. The estate has various spaces for your wedding day. There is the sunlit on site chapel, a piano room and a Parisian tea room, each outfitted with wooden floors and flooded with natural light. Contact: +27 11 476 9495

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve,  East London  Eastern Cape
Contemporary yet authentically African, Inkwenkwezi is located along the beautiful Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. On offer for weddings is a thatched, open air chapel nestled among gardens and waterfalls. Inkwenkwezi also boasts a beautiful garden setting with many water features. Facilities include a restaurant and a sunset lapa. Contact: +27 43 734 3234

Savanna Private Game Lodge,  Sabi Sand Reserve Limpopo
Located in the Sabi Sand Reserve, this 5-star lodge borders the famous Kruger National Park. Couples looking for a true bushveld wedding experience will enjoy sightings of the Big Five with the luxury of a bygone colonial era with all the modern facilities. Couples have the opportunity of getting married in a variety of romantic settings, including a clearing in the bush, at the swimming pool with a view of the waterhole in the background or on the deck in the lounge area. There is also a raised loft for game viewing where guests can enjoy drinks after the ceremony. The venue caters for gourmet dining with a mix of traditional local dishes adding spice to the best of international fare. Contact: +27 13 735 8700

Turbine Hall,  Johannesburg Gauteng
This refurbished 1920s power station is now a much sought-after venue with an urban edge accentuated by ultra-modern interiors. Turbine Hall can be found in Newtown in the heart of Johannesburg’s trendy arts and culture precinct. It is the ideal setting for a contemporary, city-chic wedding. On offer are numerous entertainment areas including a dining area, upmarket bar and a courtyard. To ensure that your special day goes as planned, there is a range of services to assist with your wedding including a pre-wedding meal tasting, planning and coordinating services, tailor-made menus and expert bar and waitstaff. Contact: +27 873 103 888

Nantes Estate,  Paarl Western Cape
Nestled in the heart of the Paarl Valley lies the Nantes Estate set in a vineyard with sweeping views of the Drakenstein Mountains. The elegant, air-conditioned venue offers exquisite views and can comfortably set up to 220 people banquet style. The venue exudes grandeur and elegance with its large staircases, chandeliers and old-world charm. The swimming pool area provides an ideal backdrop for pre-reception drinks making Nantes Estate a perfect location for weddings. +27 21 869 8782/5