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Weddings
At Nooitgedacht, we go out of our way to personalise your wedding experience.
Venue
From an intimate wedding of 50 to a grand affair of 300 guests, indoors or out.
Facilities & Services
We have on-site catering and can connect you with our preferred suppliers.
Accommodation
For the bridal party, bride and groom, or close family and friends.
Weddings
Nooitgedacht Estate specialises in the creation of seamlessly executed, personalised weddings in the Cape Winelands.
Our team provides an all-encompassing service, from providing a wedding venue steeped in history, to on-site catering and contemporary accommodation. Our estate and buildings offer the appeal to create picture-perfect scenes for photos. Whether an intimate wedding or a grand affair, we’re equipped to host between 50 and 300 guests. Come and explore Nooitgedacht Estate for your indoor or outdoor wedding.
Venue
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A luxurious banqueting hall seating 50-300 people, offering a spacious setting that can easily be transformed and structured to exude the perfect ambience for the day.
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Our old-world farm chapel seats up to 170 people and is the ideal romantic setting for your personalised ceremony or intimate dinner.
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A paved lane offers a gorgeous setting under centuries-old oak trees, plus stunning photo opportunities and panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding area. This versatile area works well for both the ceremony and reception.
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For lovers of the outdoors (weather permitting), set up a marquee or Bedouin tent on our immaculate and expansive lawns.
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Offers a beautifully serene setting for intimate moments, catching up with friends or just taking in the moment. Ample photo opportunities in our delightful gardens.
Facilities & Services
Steeped in history in the Stellenbosch Winelands, our venue offers incredible variety to suit your taste or accommodate your requirements, to truly personalise your experience.
Our 18th-century manor house, grand banqueting hall, cosy rustic cellar, old-world stone chapel, expansive lawns and pristine gardens are complemented with ample parking and exceptional in-house catering. Delightful menus present fresh ideas drawn from family secret recipes to global inspiration utilising the freshest, select local ingredients.
Accommodation/Rooms
Spend the night in the tastefully decorated glamorous bridal suite that exudes opulence and grandeur from a bygone era, with gorgeous high wooden ceilings and decorated with antiques.
For larger accommodation needs, our redeveloped original quarters present three luxurious, fully equipped guest houses. Original stone walls and unique design features are elegantly complemented with modern-day touches and conveniences, such as comfortable beds, Egyptian cotton linen, Satellite TV, classy modern bathrooms, kitchenette, air conditioners and underfloor heating.
Our brand new Landman room offers a full en-suite bedroom for a couple requiring accommodation on the night of your wedding or event.
Self Catering Cottages
Discover a haven of tranquility at Nooitgedacht Self Catering Cottages, nestled within the serene Nooitgedacht Estate in the heart of Stellenbosch. Six meticulously designed cottages seamlessly blend rustic charm with modern comforts, providing an unparalleled sense of home. Surrounded by lush green expanses, our accommodations showcase the estate's architectural charm, featuring original sketches, stone-like walls, and mirrors reflecting iconic Cape Dutch gable allure. Embrace the tranquility and luxury of Nooitgedacht, where every detail is thoughtfully curated for an unforgettable escape just moments away from the captivating allure of Stellenbosch.