Forest Wedding Venues
Is it your dream to get married in a forest setting? To exchange vows beneath a canopy of trees? Many forest wedding venues in South Africa lend themselves to an enchanted forest feel. You and your guests will be transported into a magical sphere, closed off from the outside world! Explore some of the top forest wedding venues here, recommended by real brides and wedding professionals.
Maximum Capacity: 150 | Accommodation: Yes (36) | Chapel: Yes |
Tucked between coastal dune forests and untouched beaches, just 45 minutes south of Amanzimtoti, lies a place where time slows and nature speaks. Whether you’re celebrating love, gathering family, or seeking soulful rest, The Laughing Forest Wedding Venue in Elysium offers you serenity, beauty, and genuine connection—both to the land and to the people who call it home. Our venue sits where forest and ocean meet — a secluded stretch of Elysium’s pristine coastline framed by ancient trees, rich birdlife, and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
Imagine saying your vows beneath a canopy of trees with the sound of the ocean in the background. Our gardens, natural altar spaces and intimate accommodation create the perfect setting for a magical, memory-filled day. We offer personalised planning and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere to make your celebration truly yours. Click here to see more.
Having just returned home to the UK from my daughter’s wedding at this spectacular venue, it would be remiss of me not to write a positive review about The Laughing Forest. From Debbie and her husband, the owner/managers, to her amazing staff, to the venue, accommodation and lovely grounds, everything smacks perfection. Like myself, the wedding guests were blown away by the entire day. Thank you so much for making Jade and Jarrod’s day so memorable. – WayneCB
Maximum Capacity: 300 | Accommodation: Yes (100) | Chapel: Yes |
At the end of a country road, set high in a fynbos valley surrounded by mountains on 3 sides, you will find the idyllic Pat Busch Mountain Reserve. This private nature reserve lies just beyond Robertson in the Cape Winelands, less than 2 hours scenic drive from Cape Town, and is the perfect blank canvas, a weekend destination wedding venue in the mountains.
There are numerous ceremony areas from which to choose ranging from the jetty overlooking the mountain dam, to a poplar forest with a stream, a poolside setting or a lush meadow with mountain views, or a firm favourite is beneath the ancient oak tree. Any venue or a combination can be used for the ceremony, pre-drinks and the reception. Couples have the freedom to not only arrange a pre-wedding informal ‘Meet & Greet’ the night before the wedding, (which is the perfect opportunity to catch up with family & friends), but also an informal Farewell breakfast the day after the wedding. Here the newlyweds have a chance to say final thank yous & goodbyes to their wedding guests, expressing gratefulness for making lifelong wedding memories together. Click here to see more.
Wow, what a venue! The surroundings are absolutely unreal with 10 stylish and comfortable Africamp Boutique glamping ‘tents’, lovely smaller cottages, and a big farmhouse all nestled in the heart of the mountains, so close it feels as if you can touch them. The Pat Busch team organised the set up/break down and accommodated all my (some unusual) requests perfectly. Other benefits of using Pat Busch as a wedding venue: No curfew (we partied into the very early hours), being able to bring in external suppliers to create exactly what you want and manage costs better, and a recommended list of tried-and-tested suppliers who are used to doing weddings there and can offer invaluable advice/guidance. We truly had the most magical weekend and were so proud to show our UK guests the best of SA. – Dianne Lesche
Maximum Capacity: 150 | Accommodation: 150 | Chapel: Yes (Forest) |
Cherry Glamping is in Elgin and is the ideal destination for a unique forest wedding weekend or any other group get-together. We offer luxury tented accommodation and various venue options in 2 different camps. This allows you to entertain your guests in different areas during your stay. Our beautiful and spacious Bell tents are permanently setup amongst the trees and can accommodate up to 80 people. More tents can be added if required. There is also a cabin, separate from the 2 camps. It overlooks the mountain and comes with a wood-fired hot tub and kitchenette, and is perfect for the wedding couple. Come and enjoy your weekend with friends and family amongst our free-roaming Zebra, Springbok, Nyala, Waterbuck, Bontebok, Duiker and Impala. Click here to see more.
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Maximum Capacity: 30 | Accommodation: Yes (8) | Chapel: Forest Arch |
Are you looking for an intimate forest wedding full of magic? Do you need a Fairy Godmother to make your dreams come true? Escape reality to a place where magic and adventure await. Situated on the stunning coast of the Garden Route, Wilderness is an amazing space, as the name implies. Treedom is nestled deep in its own private 5-acre forest and offers guests an experience that is absolutely one of a kind. Maximum 30 guests. Click here to read more.
There will never be enough words to say how much we appreciate everything you did for us on our special day – especially me as the bride. You and Marc helped take an idea, a dream, and turn it into a reality that was even better. You both managed to perfectly portray our personalities, and make this chapter of our love story even more exciting! Marc and Debs, none of this would’ve been possible without you guys and the love and passion you have given into every inch of Treedom as a venue, and into every person who walks through your doors. You have found a way to bring endless magic to us muggles and for that, we are eternally grateful. We will never be able to say it enough but thank you for being you, for being the most incredible people we have ever met, and for being such a blessing on our special day. – Tam & Alex
Top 10 Forest Wedding Venues in South Africa
- Treedom
- The Laughing Forest
- Pat Busch
- Hakunamatata
- Hog Hollow
- Winery Road Forest
- Everwood Country Weddings
- De Uijlenes
- Cherry Glamping
- Elandskloof
- Grootbos