2022 WEDDING GUIDE - The Garden Venue
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2 0 2 2 W E D D I N G G U I D E
WELCOME
I’M PROUD TO PRESENT TO YOU THE
GARDEN VENUE BOUTIQUE HOTEL’S
2022 WEDDING GUIDE.
2021 was an outstanding year for us at The Garden Venue. Our team Exuding a sophisticated and elegant character, 3 of our event halls
achieved remarkable results despite the challenging lockdowns and embrace traditional thatch design and 2 enjoy a contemporary,
changing world, demonstrating incredible support to our wedding clients minimalist style. Regardless of the distinct architecture, all event spaces
and hosting 270 gorgeous weddings across 5 wedding venues. are surrounded by lavishly landscaped gardens and punctuated by
multiple water features.
While taking advantage of the lockdowns at various times during 2021, all
our venues enjoyed significant upgrades and renovations. New Koi ponds, These unique wedding spaces can host guest numbers from 30 to 450 per
bar lounges, marble floors and additional bedroom suites are just a few of wedding. With multiple reception and ceremony rooms and spaces, we
the new additions for our wedding guests to enjoy in 2022. offer boutique wedding services and packages, including catering and
décor. Our team of wedding planners can assist you in planning your
We are proudly recognised as one of the finest wedding venues with: perfect magical day and we take pleasure in presenting our distinctive
wedding solutions to you.
• 4 gorgeous outdoor garden chapels
• 5 wedding halls
Time and again I have witnessed first time visitors in awe as they roam our
• 22 stunning hotel bedroom and honeymoon suites.
gardens and cascading ponds. The best advice I can give you, is to come
visit us. I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
Esteemed as one of the leading wedding venues in Johannesburg,
there is no doubt, that our most distinctive feature is our gardens.
Their beauty and splendour is truly remarkable, bringing the beauty of Harold Horn
the outdoors inside. Set across 3 hectares, we enjoy a strong country feel, MANAGING DIRECTOR
while only minutes from the Northgate Dome.
THE GARDEN VENUE
BOUTIQUE HOTEL IS THE
PICTURE-PERFECT PLACE
TO HOST YOUR WEDDING.
We are proud to offer 5 exclusive wedding venues at our hotel, catering
for both small and large weddings, while also indulging in either traditional
thatch or contemporary architecture. Each venue is uniquely situated on
our property to enjoy its own private wedding day story. As you visit our
hotel you can choose the venue that best resembles your dream wedding.
Couples who wish to have the entire Garden Venue Boutique Hotel
grounds exclusively for themselves may also enquire about this
distinct option
AS A LEA D IN G WED D ING V EN UE, W E OF F ER F UL L
WED D IN G PACKA GES, I N C L UD I N G:
• Venue
• Catering
• Décor
• Flowers
• Accommodation
• Beverages
• Music, audio visual options including
the DJ and sound system
• Waiters and barmen
WEDDING COORDINATORS
WITH A DIFFERENCE.
My Name is Thenjiwe Horn and I proudly represent Your wedding coordinator can assist with the following:
my team of passionate and professional wedding • Selection of the most appropriate venue at The Garden Venue
coordinators. Boutique Hotel
• Menu selection
The recent challenges the world has faced has taught • Beverage selection including food and wine pairing
us that anything is possible and as wedding specialists • Accommodation and transfers for guests
we have seen gorgeous dream weddings hosted • Room & table décor and themes
through out this challenging period, while adhering to all • Entertainment, DJ and music
government restrictions. Well done team! • Flowers
• Wedding cake
The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel team is a tightly • Wedding program
knit family, from diverse backgrounds, but with years • Photographer
of wedding and hospitality experience behind us. We • Minister
have the capacity, flexibility and expertise to create a
memorable wedding that meets all your requirements. We have two payment plans
1. 10% deposit payment to secure the date and the venue and
thereafter equal monthly instalments with the final payment
required 30 days before your big day.
2. 50% deposit payment to secure the date and the venue and
thereafter the other 50% will be required 30 days before your
big day.
We offer a full complement of staff. Your experience begins with a sales consultant and then you are allocated a senior wedding coordinator who will look after you from the beginning of your planning process to the end of the wedding. A second coordinator is also allocated on the day, who will manage all the practical responsibilities including coordinating our waiters, barman and cleaners. We also offer a complementary romantic one night stay with dinner to celebrate your 1 year anniversary. Your wedding is important to us, no matter how big or how small. We appreciate the importance of your special day and would like to make it as memorable as possible. You are welcome to contact us for a wedding consultation. Thenjiwe Horn WEDDINGS DIRECTOR
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED UNDER OUR VENUE HIRE:
Hotel Accommodation Reception Banquet Hall Garden Ceremony Chapel
• Complimentary honeymoon suite • Reception banquet hall • Garden ceremony chapel
• Complimentary change room • Gold Tiffany chairs • Red or white carpet for the ceremony aisle
• Complimentary bottle of champagne in the • Round or rectangular venue tables • Gold Tiffany chairs (from the hall)
honeymoon suite • Draping in the venue with fairy lights • Draping at the ceremony area
• Complimentary bottle of champagne in the • Glasses • Petals for the aisle and for confetti
change room • Cutlery • 2 plinths with flowers at the ceremony area
• Complimentary platter for the honeymoon suite • Crockery • Podium
• Complimentary platter for the change room • Tablecloths • Signing register table
• Breakfast for the bride and groom the next • Napkins
morning after the wedding
• Complimentary Change room can be gifted to
a loved one for use and includes breakfast
WEDDING VENUES
Each wedding typical consists of an elaborate
and well-orchestrated 3-part event.
• Wedding ceremony
• Canapes and welcome drinks
• Wedding reception banquet
As such, we at The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel, have designed our wedding spaces to allow
for the optimal expression of each of these fundamental wedding components.RECEPTION BANQUET HALLS
5 elegant banquets halls can be chosen
from to celebrate your special day:
The Garden Arena Hall | Seats 150 to 450 guests
The Forest Banquet Hall | Seats 150 to 350 guests
The Elephant Banquet Hall | Seats 80 to 140 guests
The Olive Tree Hide Seats | 50 to 80 guests
The Peacock Room Seats | 30 to 60 guests
GARDEN CEREMONY CHAPELS
Each banquet hall seamlessly twins
with a wedding ceremony space:
The Garden Arena Cascades Pavilion
The Forest Lily Pond Amphitheatre Chapel
The Koi Pond Pavilion
The Lawn Terrace Chapel
ARRIVAL CANAPES & DRINKS SPACE
While the bridal couple are taking photos
in our gardens, the wedding guests may
enjoy canapes and welcome drinks:
The Garden Arena Bar
The Forest Piazza
The Elephant Boma & Decks
The Pot Cascade
The Weir CascadesTHE GARDEN ARENA
CAPACITY 150 TO 450 GUESTS - IN A BEDOUIN TENT OR MARQUEE
OR
CAPACITY 150 TO 280 GUESTS - IN THE GARDEN ARENA HALL
Punctuated by 3 spaces:
• The Garden Arena Hall • The Garden Arena Bar • The Garden Arena Cascades ChapelOur Garden Arena Venue is our largest A one-of-its-kind outdoor chapel, modern
wedding venue, set in a grand beautifully and minimalist in its expression, with
landscaped garden, ideal for those who straight accent lines and light grey stone
are planning a big wedding. tiles allows for a magnificent outdoor
wedding ceremony space. Steady flowing
Three distinct landmarks punctuate The water features animate the left and right of
Garden Arena. On the far end we have The the stage, which seems to float above the
Garden Arena Hall, then The Garden Arena water, while the green landscape frames
Cascades Chapel cantilevering over a koi all around. For the bridal party to access
pond and lastly the outdoor Garden Arena the stage, they walk over the bridge that
Bar. All 3 spaces play together in seamless crosses the water that surrounds the stage
unison, allowing for a welcome drinks and like a castle moat.
canapes space, ceremony stage over the
koi ponds and the wedding banquet hall. At the far end of the Garden Arena sits the
covered bar and with plenty of rolling lawn
Steel accented architecture, exudes a in between, your wedding is given a blank
contemporary, fresh minimalist feel, in canvas to host your special day – the sky
contrast to our other venues that enjoy a is the limit. Bridal couples may choose
traditional thatch style. to hold their wedding in the Arena Hall
or under the open skies in a marquee or
The highlight of this venue is however the Bedouin tent. This space is highly versatile
lavishly styled gardens and cascading allowing for almost any storyline
ponds. The informal gardens display a to play out.
striking abundance of palms and lush
tropical plants, contrasting the straight-line With modern light grey colour palettes
geometry of the contemporary buildings. and a distinct contemporary edge, this
Raised landscaped berms cause sumptuous event space with sprawling
the space to be uniquely private. lawns can host large weddings from 140 to
A series of dramatic pot cascades salute 450 guests banquet style.
the arrival area where guests
are welcomed.THE FOREST HALL ARENA
CAPACITY 150 TO 350 GUESTS
Punctuated by 3 spaces:
• Forest Banquet Hall • Forest Piazza • Lily Pond Forest Chapel AmphitheatreThis dramatic venue nestled below towering trees, with expansive rolling lawns, lends itself perfectly to the chemistry required for a fairy tale wedding.
Our Forest Banquet Hall surrounded by tall trees in beautifully landscaped gardens and cascading ponds consists of 3 spaces. While ceremonies can be held
amongst the tall trees of the Lily Pond Forest Chapel Amphitheatre, pre-reception drinks and canapes can be enjoyed on The Forest Piazza and sumptuous
banquets can be hosted inside The Forest Banquet Hall with its dramatic high thatch roof.
The Lily Pond Pavilion is a seemingly floating room set on and adjacent to the largest of our ponds in landscaped gardens. The covered pavilion cantilevers over
the ponds and one accesses the pavilion by walking across a 6-meter-long wooden bridge. The walk way to the ceremony area is very dramatic indeed. A broad
wooden deck starts at the top of the hill, descending down to the ponds, with all eyes on the bride. Dramatic rock water features cascade with a steady cadence
on the left and right of the stage, framed by an abundance of palms and tropical plants. This inspiring garden space has been designed in an amphitheater style
with 3 terraces allowing easy views. With a Eucalyptus forest back drop, The Forest Lily Pond Pavilion is a magnificent, outdoor wedding chapel.
While the Lily Pond Pavilion with its garden amphitheater can seat up to 500 guests cinema style,
the Forest Banquet hall can accommodate from 200 to 350 guests banquet style.THE ELEPHANT HALL
CAPACITY 80 TO 140 GUESTS
Punctuated by 3 spaces:
• The Elephant Hall • The Elephant Boma • The Koi Pond PavilionThe Elephant Hall trumpets loudly as The exquisite outdoor space with decking
Garden Venue Boutique Hotel’s very pavilions cantilevering over the Koi ponds.
first wedding hall, and was recently Schools of gold and orange Japanese Koi
refurbished and upgraded. fish add an exotic touch to this already
remarkable space and as such it is the
With all its sentimentality intact, like a ultimate venue for unforgettable wedding
grand dame, the thatch architectural style ceremonies.
and light marble tiled floors, delighting in a
neutral colour palette, causes the Elephant During the ceremony, guests are seated
Hall to be sufficiently versatile for any on decks surrounding the Koi ponds, and
wedding style. It is light and airy with giant all eyes are on the bride as she makes
windows enjoying magnificent garden and her way down the stairs and walks over
pond views. The space has been redefined the boardwalk to the ceremony space. A
with a modern bar area and a separate lush landscape with tropical palms and
banqueting service station. indigenous trees frames the Koi
Pond Pavilion.
It can cater for up to 140 guests
under roof banquet style. The Koi Pond Pavilion also offers the perfect
opportunity where welcome canapés and
Guests who use the Elephant hall, will drinks can be enjoyed. But many weddings
typically host their ceremony on the choose the intimate Elephant Boma below
magnificent Koi Pond Pavilion, outside the Elephant Hall, to serve welcome drinks
the Elephant Hall. The Koi Pond Pavilion and canapes, while the bridal party take
is adjacent to the Elephant Hall and is an photos in the designer gardens.THE OLIVE TREE HIDE
CAPACITY 50 TO 80 GUESTS
Punctuated by 3 spaces:
• The Olive Tree Hide • The Lawn Terrace Chapel • The Pot CascadeThe Olive Tree Hide is a thatch hall in an enviable position nestled under a
grand old indigenous Olive tree growing out of rock boulders that have been
there since time began. Typical of a hide in the bush, this wedding venue is
private and tucked away, blending seamlessly with its surroundings.
A meandering pathway leads through the trees to a rock cascade and a
raised wooden deck. It’s a magical and intimate venue situated at the far
end of The Lawn Terrace. It can cater for up to 80 guests banquet style.
In 2021 our Olive Tree Hide was refurbished and enlarged. A separate
bar lounge area and an impressive serving station punctuates the now
glamorous, newly marble tiled and upgraded wedding venue. Giant glass
windows compel a captivating view into the rich green foliage below the
Olive tree canopy, while the hippo rock cascade lulls the senses with gently
flowing streams. Welcome drinks and canapes can be served adjacent to
the Pot Cascade at the entrance to this captivating venue.
The entire hall is surrounded with an abundance of plants –
what better way to escape and celebrate your wedding day?
Although the Olive Tree Hide sits at the far end of The Lawn Terrace, along
the way you will find a majestic Acacia Tree. It’s at this robust African tree
that we had chosen to build our Lawn Terrace Chapel, shared with our
Peacock Venue, ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies. It’s an outdoor
chapel, with sandstone tiles underneath and planter boxes filled with formal
lollypops and iceberg roses – dramatic indeed! Pot cascades frame the left
and right of the stage and the branch canopy of the Acacia Tree forms the
ceiling. If you are looking for a garden wedding, then look no further!
Rolling lawns & immaculately landscaped gardens defines this beautiful
garden space and at the right time of the year our Jacaranda tree in the
middle of The Lawn Terrace scatters an enumerable amount of glorious blue-
purple flowers.THE PEACOCK ROOM
CAPACITY 30 TO 60 GUESTS
Punctuated by 3 spaces:
• The Peacock Room • The Lawn Terrace Chapel • The Weir CascadeSeveral prides of peacock’s roam around The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel The room is a perfect wedding venue, punctuated by a mosaic buffet
gardens. We have always wanted to name a wedding room after these serving station. As with all aspects at The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel, it’s
glamourous birds with their iridescent blue and green tail feathers. In 2020 all about the gardens and as such, large tall windows frame the magnificent
we were proud to open up our latest wedding venue, The Peacock Room, views over The Lawn Terrace. Welcome drinks and canapes are typically
in honour of these regal birds that have made our hotel their home. In 2021 served at the entrance at The Weir Cascade flowing with a drumming
The Peacock Room enjoyed the addition of a new bar lounge extension with welcome.
marble floors throughout.
In the middle of The Lawn Terrace grows a majestic Acacia Sieberiana. It’s
The Peacock Venue is our smallest venue, accommodating more intimate at this robust African tree that you will find our Lawn Terrace Chapel, shared
weddings, while seating 30 to 60 guests banquet style. It enjoys modern with our Olive Tree Hide, ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies. It’s an
contemporary architecture, in distinct contrast to the dominant traditional outdoor chapel, with sandstone tiles underneath and planter boxes filled
thatch that typifies The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel. The interior is light and with formal lollypops and iceberg roses – dramatic indeed! Pot cascades
airy with neutral colour palettes, allowing the function space to transform frame the left and right of the stage and the branch canopy of the Acacia
effortlessly in line with your desired wedding decor. Tree forms the ceiling.WEDDING DECOR & FLOWER PACKAGES
Our experienced wedding coordinators can assist with your wedding décor and flower choices.
Décor plays a major role on your wedding day - from a bold pop of colour to a serious statement that touches
everything. Bridal couples are making each aspect of their wedding uniquely their own - Sentimental colour
palettes that extend beyond the standard narrative, to inventive wedding décor themes that reflect their
one-of-a-kind love story.
In keeping up with current wedding décor trends The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel
prides itself in having a wide range of décor items to choose from.
Our Themed Table & Flower Décor options gives you 3 Packages to choose from:
• Classic Décor & Flower Package
• Deluxe Décor & Flower Package
• Platinum Décor & Flower PackageClassic Décor & Flower Deluxe Décor & Flower Platinum Décor &
Package Per Table Package Per Table Flower Package Per Table
• 1 X large flower arrangement • 1 X large flower arrangement • 1 X large flower arrangement
• 1 X centre piece • 1 X centre piece • 1 X large centre piece
• 2 X small flower arrangements • 4 X small flower arrangement
• 2 X white candles and candle holders • 4 Coloured candles and candle holders
• Deluxe silver/gold cutlery • Exclusive colour-coded cutlery (double set)
• Exclusive underplate & ornate napkin ring
selection
• Exclusive gold rimmed plates
• Exclusive colour coded glasses
All 3 Packages also include the following per table:
• Tiffany Chairs (Gold or White) • Rectangular or Round Tables (10-Seater) • Set of Silver Cutlery • Champagne & Wine Glasses
• Decorative Underplates & Continental Plates • Table Clothes, Runners & Napkins
Bridal Main Table
Bridal Main Tables are decorated in accordance with the décor & flower package chosen. In addition,
it includes a glass table together with His & Her chairs flanked on either side with dramatic flower plinths.WEDDING CATERING PACKAGES Our in-house chef, has created multiple exceptional menus especially designed to tantalise your taste buds. Most weddings prefer buffet menus. Our delectable canapes & refreshing arrival drinks are still the best way to start your special day. The most popular wedding menu options are the Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Buffets, which were especially designed with wedding flavours in mind. However, we also design bespoke menus considering any unique culinary requirements that you may have. Food tastings can be enjoyed by prior arrangement & we highly recommend that couples meet with our Head Chef to discuss their menu choices. Our full menu selection with menu selectors are available on request. Some of our wedding menu options are:
Ruby Wedding Buffet Emerald Wedding Buffet Diamond Wedding Buffet
• 1 Plated starter • Pre-reception canapes & welcome drinks • Butler style canapes & butler style
• Bread basket • 1 Plated starter welcome drinks
• 2 Garden salads • Bread basket • 1 Plated starter
• 2 Main meats • 3 Garden salads • Bread basket
• 2 Starches • 3 Main meats • 4 Garden salads
• 2 Vegetables • 2 Starches • 4 Main meats
• 2 Desserts • 2 Vegetables • 2 Starches
• Coffee & tea station • 3 Desserts • 3 Vegetables
• Coffee & tea station • Dessert avalanche
• Coffee & tea station
We also offer:
• Breakfast & Brunch Wedding Buffet •Halaal Wedding Menu •Kosher Wedding Menu
•Traditional Vegetarian Hindu Wedding Menu •West African Wedding Menu
Over the centuries there have been many traditions created surrounding the wedding cake and it still remains an
important aspect of any wedding. At The Garden Venue Boutique Hotel we offer a decadent range of wedding cake options.
All wedding functions enjoy a full beverage service, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A wide selection of wines, spirits,
beers, ciders and liqueurs are stocked. Your wedding coordinator can assist you with your very own personalised drinks menu for your
big day, including:
• Selection of welcome drinks • Champagne for toasting • Cocktails • Food and wine pairingBoasting peace and tranquillity and fantastic Our honeymoon suites and hotel rooms are very
garden views, the exclusive rooms combine sought after and we recommend block booking
classic style with contemporary flair. Being a by bridal couples, in order to accommodate the
boutique hotel, each room enjoys a different bridal party and those guests travelling from far.
BOUTIQUE
design element.
Our hotel chefs present a sumptuous English and
WEDDING All rooms are en suite, with double or single
occupancy available. Guests may choose
continental breakfast daily – not to be missed.
Wifi is free and all rooms include coffee stations.
HOTEL. between either our deluxe or standard rooms
with king, queen or twin bed options. Beyond
Airport transfers are available on request.
our standard and deluxe rooms, we also have
5 honeymoon suites.B O U T I Q U E H O T E L
308 Boundary Rd, North Riding AH, Randburg, 2169 | info@thegardenvenue.co.za | 011 795 0000
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