Weddings
Babylonstoren is an authentic, versatile venue with one of the country’s best preserved Cape Dutch farmyards, offering a historic yet contemporary farm stay. The ever-changing tapestry and rich bounty of the gardens at Babylonstoren inform everything – from the facilities and activities on offer to the themes of our functions, which range from weddings to private celebrations.
CEREMONY
Typically, our wedding ceremonies take place outdoors, weather permitting. Opt for a classic set-up under the majestic oaks by the stream (included in the venue fee). Or go for something more mysterious such as the House of Shadows at the bottom of the garden (available for R40 000).
OLD CELLAR PACKAGE
Enjoy the use of all three our rustic, chic and stylish venues. In the Old Cellar you can enjoy a family-style feast, with our surprise dessert station in the White Studio. The Wheat Barn is just the place to dance the night away.
Low season
May – August
R375 000 2024
R428 000 2025
High season
September – April
R470 000 2024
R530 000 2025
STUDIO PACKAGE
For smaller weddings, the Studio package is the ideal choice for intimate family-style feasts, with a surprise dessert station hosted in the White Studio or Wheat Barn.
Low season
May – August
R350 000 2024
R400 000 2025
High season
September – April
R450 000 2024
R500 000 2025
food
Fresh, seasonal produce – fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers – forms the heart of any dish. Our culinary style leans towards simplicity. Expect spontaneous yet creatively styled platters from which your selection can be served onto your own plate.
FAMILY-STYLE MEAL
Red, green and yellow salads are served with freshly farm-baked bread and herb oil. This is followed by a main course of grilled fish plus a choice of leg of lamb or pork belly, accompanied by delicious vegetables and herbed potatoes from our garden.
Both courses are served on generous large platters that are set down at intervals on the tables so that guests can help themselves.
Dessert
The magnificent dessert station is kept secret and only revealed to your guests as a surprise later in the evening. Alternatively, you can keep things simple by opting for the traditional plated dessert.
Drinks
Babylonstoren is fully licensed and can supply all beverages, from homemade cordials, iced teas and homemade ginger beer to our Babylonstoren wines, as well as our sparkling wine Sprankel MCC. Beverage costs are in addition to the family meal and dessert rate.
INCLUDED IN YOUR WEDDING PACKAGE
Two nights’ accommodation in Koornhuis, our two-bedroom cottage, conveniently located next to the White Studio.
Two on-site meetings with our events coordinator during which we will share our service provider list with you. The photographer should make a site visit along with the bridal couple before the event.
A fire pit for ambience and an outdoor bar set-up is also available on request, should the weather allow it.
Flowers – carefully selected seasonal flowers, fruit, vegetables and blossoms from our garden.
Coffee and tea service.
PA sound system in all three venues, used for background music during the reception and a microphone for speeches.
Oak benches, palette bins and a podium for the ceremony. White trestle tables, oak tables and white metal chairs for the reception. Crisp white table linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware for dinner. Basic table décor. Palette bins, fire pits and Delft tables for the outdoor bar.
On the day coordinator, waiters and barmen.
