About The Groves
The Groves is an elegant and romantic wedding venue nestled among the rolling hills of the picturesque Caversham Valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This family-run venue, managed by Terry and Tessa Bouwer, offers a perfect blend of country charm and sophisticated elegance.
The venue features a beautiful stone chapel set amongst a fruit orchard, with breathtaking views of farm landscapes adorned with hay bales and grazing cattle. The well-established English country garden, filled with roses, lavender, and citrus trees, creates an enchanting atmosphere for your special day.
With the tranquil Mpofana River gently meandering along the property's edge and multiple ceremony and reception spaces, The Groves provides a flexible and stunning setting for weddings of up to 200 guests.
Why I Recommend The Groves
The Groves offers a truly magical setting with its combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. The stone chapel provides an intimate ceremony venue, while the reception room with its stone-clad fireplace and glass doors opening onto the terrace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for celebrations.
The venue's attention to detail, from the Mediterranean-style water feature to the fire pit area for evening gatherings under the Midlands night sky, makes every wedding unique. The Stables area is perfect for pre-reception activities, allowing for a seamless flow throughout the day.
Venue Information
Capacity
Up to 200 guests for seated receptions
Ceremony Options
- Stone chapel in the fruit orchard
- Tranquil orchard river deck for outdoor ceremonies
- Garden ceremony options
Reception Facilities
- Stunning reception room with large stone fireplace
- Glass doors opening to terrace with water feature
- The Stables - converted stable block for pre-reception activities
- Space for champagne bars, gin bars, and harvest tables
- Fire pit area for evening entertainment
- Live music areas
Garden & Grounds
- English country garden with roses and lavender
- Citrus trees and fruit orchard
- Mpofana River along property edge
- Views of rolling hills and farmland
Accommodation
Luxury Manor House accommodation on-site with additional nearby options available for wedding guests
Management
Family-run venue by Terry and Tessa Bouwer (formerly of Umngazi River Bungalows)
Photo Gallery
Note: Images show the dance floor atmosphere with professional DJ lighting at The Groves wedding venue.
Get in Touch
Location
Caversham Valley
Nottingham Road
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Why Book With The Wedding DJ?
- Know the venue's unique spaces
- Experience with indoor/outdoor flow
- 20+ years in the Midlands