Wedding Venues in Knysna

Knysna is one of the Garden Route´s best known travel destinations and a very popular wedding destination. Knysna nestles between the impressive Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, surrounded by the lush forest. Knysna is the ideal base from which you and your wedding guests can explore the Garden Route. It offers visitors an unforgettable holiday, from the very adventurous, to those who prefer relaxing in the sun, strolling through the cool forests or taking scenic day drives. Knysna has an influx of local tourists for the months of December and January. If you are planning your Knysna wedding around this time of year, please plan ahead to avoid the stresses of unavailable venues, accommodation and service providers. This town is also host to no less than 3 well known festivals throughout the year. They are the Pink Loerie Festival in May, the Knysna Oyster Festival in July and the Gastrinomica Festival in September. Many Knysna wedding venues boast some of the finest views of the estuary and the Knysna Heads, or offer you the mystery of a wedding surrounded by age old forests. The choice is all yours.

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  • Elephant Hide (Photos & Info)

    • Depending on the time of the day and the time of year, our wooden decked pool area over-looks the lagoon where the sun sets behind the mountains, is a very romantic spot to tie the knot. In winter the large fire place warms... more

  • Feather Bed Nature Reserve (Photos & Info)

    • Your reception is held at the Restaurant on the Reserve, situated on the edge of the lagoon, under a canopy of the milkwood trees. Access to the Nature Reserve is via The Paddle Cruiser or John Benn... more

  • Parkes Manor (Photos & Info)

    • A beautiful, charming four-star Country House, with tranquil views over the Knysna Lagoon, Parkes Manor provides the perfect atmosphere filled with romance, elegance and a sense of purity. Our Gazebo can seat... more

  • Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa (Photos & Info)

    • Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa offers the ultimate wedding venue & honeymoon destination for couples looking for romance, privacy and luxury. Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on the beautiful Garden Route, just an hour’s flight from Cape Town, the hotel has ... more

  • Portland Manor (Photos & Info)

    • High in the hills above Knysna, this beautiful historic working Citrus- & Game farm offers you old time elegance & romance for your ceremony & reception. Seating for... more

  • Springtide Charters (Photos & Info)

    • Step on board, let us take you on a sail of a lifetime, through the Knysna Heads and out into the great Indian Ocean, where we will sail along the coastline and show you our world. View incredible rock formations, caves, vast amounts of marine bird-life, whales, dolphins and sharks... more

  • The Catamaran Yacht (Photos & Info)

    • The latest addition to The Featherbed Company's fleet, The Catamaran Yacht, is suitable for small intimate weddings (25 pax comfortably). Ceremony on board... more

  • The Chapel and Old School (Photos & Info)

    • At the centre of the world famous Garden Route, in a quiet location at the heart of Knysna's forest region lies The Chapel and Old School. Originally the chapel was the old Goukamma post office, the reception and conference facilities the Old School and the accommodation... more

  • The Paddle Cruiser (Photos & Info)

    • The Paddle Cruiser is a luxury 4 star rated vessel. A unique and memorable wedding venue. For exclusivity charter a deck for smaller weddings... more

  • Villa Castollini (Photos & Info)

    • Villa Castollini is the ultimate "Venue with a View" for that unforgettable wedding ceremony or reception. The Villa is the definitive in luxury and privacy is assured. Our warm, competent and hospitable staff and outstanding resident Chef will ensure... more