Sweethome Wedding Venue, nestled in the heart of the Eston farmlands in KwaZulu-Natal, offers couples a truly enchanting setting for their big day. Surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a farm dam, Sweethome combines natural beauty with thoughtful design to create the perfect countryside wedding experience.

Let us host your wedding and our dedicated team will make sure it is a day filled with the sweetest memories.

Conveniently located just 35 minutes from Pietermaritzburg and 45 minutes from Durban, the venue is easily accessible while still offering the peace and charm of a rural retreat.

The reception venue sits right on the water’s edge and is surrounded by immaculate manicured lawns and gardens, ideal for an outdoor ceremony. The venue seats 200 guests and includes beautiful natural wooden top tables, bridal table, cake table, gift table, DJ table, Wimbledon chairs.

The chapel overlooks our dam offering amazing views over the water and with the open sides the vistas through the gardens are spectacular. The chapel is fitted with beautiful Oregon pine pews and can accommodate 200 guests. The chapel is accessible by vehicle for convenient drop-offs and pickups. For your added convenience, we have built a room specifically for children with couches, a TV and DVD player, a changing table (for those with babies), and a microwave. We offer baby-sitters by arrangement at the expense of the client.

The bridal barn, a luxurious and beautifully equipped hair and make-up studio, is a highlight for brides and their bridal party. 

Sweethome also offers stylish and comfortable onsite accommodation for up to 32 people.

The venue is run by Derek and Carrie, a welcoming and experienced couple who are passionate about making your wedding day stress-free and memorable. Their hands-on approach and years of expertise ensure that every detail is flawlessly executed.

Start your journey to a dream countryside wedding today—contact Sweethome to book a tour and let them help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Contact Details

Contact: Derek Bennet

Tel: 0829537911

Contact: Carrie Bennet

Tel: 0829087209

Website: Visit their website

Address: Eston

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Venue Details

Guests: 200

Budget: Varies

Accommodation: Self Catering

No. of Beds: 32

Cost: From R600

Ceremony: Chapel or Indoor Ceremony

Catering: Recommended Caterers

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    Still looking for a wedding venue? Your search has officially ended. My wife and I had the privilege of getting married at this amazing venue in June 2022. Saying that our expectations were met would be the understatement of the century. Derek and Carrie are super hosts. You can rest assured that you and your partner are in very capable hands. Definitely worth more than 5 stars!
    Quinten Le Roux

    Cannot recommend this venue enough!😍 We had our wedding here in September and it was the perfect day! The setting is exquisite and Derek, Carrie, and the team ensure that things run smoothly so that you can have a stress-free day. Thank you guys so much for making our day so incredibly special!

    Stacey Jordaan