Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa

The world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town South Africa is the largest of South Africa's eight National Botanical Gardens.

Kirstenbosch Gardens are easily accessible lying close to the centre of Cape Town. The gardens are considered one of the 'Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the World.'

The gardens contain many endangered species and a unique collection of African plants. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays.

The gardens enjoy a magnificent setting with the eastern slopes of Table Mountain as a stunning backdrop whilst walking along the wonderful winding paths surrounded  by manicured lawns.

Your wedding would take place in the wonderful Sculpture Garden which includes a gazebo for the ceremony and signing of the register.

A short walk to your reception in the Silvertree Resteraunt set thoughtfully within this nature reserve you can enjoy a private reception with excellent food wine and service.

The bold planting, majestic trees, stunning displays of colour and unsurpassed scenery provide both intimacy and beauty for your perfect wedding location.

Wedding Options & Costs

Silvertree Hire, Menu Choices & Prices

Wine Lists & Prices

Seating for 20 – 220 guests.

Various Buffet, Cocktail and Picnic menus.

Create your own Set Menu from our selection of Starters, Main Courses and Desserts.

Welcome Drinks and Canapés served on the lawn.

Fully licensed bar.

In-house dance floor and PA system.

Flexible floor plans and seating arrangements.

Reliable advice regarding additional service providers.

Beautiful Sculpture Garden & Gazebo for an outdoor wedding / photograph venue.

Exclusivity

The restaurant seats 220 guests.

The function is not automatically on an exclusive basis for less than 150 guests. 

A venue hire fee will be charged for exclusivity for under 150 guests.

There can be no dancing or live band unless the venue is being used exclusively.

Venue exclusivity fee is R7000.00 Monday – Thursday.

Venue exclusivity fee is R9000.00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays.

Function Hours

Normal function hours are: 

Music and dancing to cease at 24h15. 

Venue to be vacated by 01h00

Additional Equipment

We are able to offer you additional equipment for your function, namely:

Dance Floor:  R 3500.00

Band Stand:   R 2000.00

PA System:    R 1500.00

Entrance Fee

There is an entrance fee of R35.00 per person made payable to the National Botanical Gardens, if you or any of your guests arrive before 18h00.

Sculpture Garden – Ceremony & Photographs

Wedding ceremonies in the Sculpture Garden (which is an outdoor venue) at a cost of R 4500

There is a charge for photographs should you not have your wedding ceremony in the gardens.

Any garden activity, outside the Restaurant, e.g. Wedding Photographs and/or Ceremony, needs to be pre-organised with us.

The Garden provides 100 green plastic chairs for the ceremony. This is the maximum number of chairs allowed. 

In case of rain, the restaurants deli area may be utilized at a fee of R5500 with two hours notice required.

Please note that should you have paid the Sculpture Garden Fees we will deduct that amount from R5500 deli venue hire.

Security Guard

Should you wish to have a security guard exclusively for your function, this can be arranged with  your co-ordinator at a cost of R150.00 per hour. The guard duties will include:

Guarding venue

Walking guests to their vehicles

Door duty

Assuring the visibility of a guard

Service Fee

A 10% service fee will be levied on your food and beverage account.

Perfect Wedding Indication of Prices

All of the below prices include the following excluding accommodation.

• Venue

• Minister

• Pre-meeting with Minister

• Certification of all documents by Commissioner of Oaths

• Unabridged International Marriage Certificate

• Pre-meeting with the Perfect Wedding Consultant

• Witness & required documentation if required (2 witnesses required by S.A Law)

• Wedding Coordinator on Day of Wedding

• Bottle of Champagne

• Reception Food & Drink

• Bridal Bouquet & Button Hole

•Top Cape Town Photographer CD 20 Best Images (Member of S.A Wedding Association – Up grade available)

• Donation to house building project – Masiphumelele Township

• Online accommodation portal for South Africa offering discounted rates on 220 hotels Villas & Guest Houses.

• Sourcing & booking of vetted suppliers

• Discounted rates for car hire

• International flights faciltiy with persoanlised service from award winning company

•   Prices from – R15 500