Deciding where you want to have your wedding is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the build-up to your Big Day. If you’re looking for an ‘away-from-it-all’ countryside venue that’s conveniently close enough to civilisation, be sure to put the KZN Midlands at the top of your list!
Okay, we may be just a little bit biased, but here are our five reasons to get married in the spectacular KZN Midlands.
1. The winter weather is wonderful
As we head into the winter months, wedding venues around the Midlands have a collective seasonal smile, as we know that this is one of the best times for magical Midlands weddings. Although the mornings and evenings can get chilly, the Midlands typically plays host to sunny winter days with a warm sun taking the edge off the cooler temperatures. The weather in winter is more predictable than it is in summer, and, unlike the Cape, it’s unusual to get rainy or wet weather in the winter months. With an average temperature of a pleasant 20 degrees Celsius, winter days are often perfect for an outdoor ceremony. You can then move inside to the cosy reception venue as the temperature starts to drop later in the afternoon.
2. Your photographer’s dream scene
The KZN Midlands has almost every kind of country setting you could possibly imagine for the backdrop of your wedding day. The tranquil, rural Midlands scenery lends itself to the most magnificent views and Insta-worthy inspiration.
When it comes to natural beauty, the Midlands has it all: magical indigenous forests, romantic forest plantations, rolling hills, majestic mountains, peaceful farmlands, lush grasslands, verdant-green sugarcane fields, authentic African bushveld and more. Wherever you choose to get married in the Midlands, you’re almost guaranteed a breathtaking backdrop, which means that you don’t have to worry as much about adding your own decor, as the beautiful natural surroundings will do the hard work for you. Your guests will be wowed, your photographer will be thrilled, and you’ll have the most beautiful memories of this special day.
3. Fresh local food from farm to table
Much of the Midlands area is made up of farmland which, you guessed it, means delicious, farm-fresh food for your wedding day. The Midlands produces a wide range of food items which are used by local caterers to give you the freshest, seasonal flavours – from farm to your wedding table.
The Midlands area produces tasty cheeses, cream and milk from the local dairy farmers; farm fresh eggs from free-range chickens; high-quality, free-range meat products (including beef, chicken, pork, lamb and venison); 100% natural honey from ethical apiaries; and the best nougat and fudge in the world, which are made just down the road from Harrington House.
These high-quality ingredients mean top-notch cuisine on your wedding day. No matter how simple the dish, the farm-fresh flavours speak for themselves and will undoubtedly become one of the many highlights of your day.
4. Plenty of venues on the Midlands menu
Whether you’re a ‘Budget Bride’ or a ‘Flash-the-Cash Fiancé’, the Midlands has a wealth of venue options to suit all tastes and budgets. At Harrington House, we’re proud to offer chic Midlands luxury at an affordable price. Enquire today about our value-for-money venue hire packages that are sure to surprise you!
Not only is the Midlands lucky to have incredible venues, but we also have world-class vendors to choose from. From chefs to photographers, florists and wedding coordinators, the Midlands wedding industry is bursting with talented service providers. The friendly, professional and incredibly talented folk of the Midlands know just how to pull off a wonderful wedding!
5. A haven for honeymooning
Once the wedding is over, you don’t have to travel far for your heavenly honeymoon. Hopping over to your honeymoon destination means that you get more time to relax and enjoy one another’s company, rather than wasting hours in airports and in transit. Less time travelling equals more time to chill and wrap yourselves up in your own little newlywed world.
The Midlands is perfectly-positioned close to a host of stunning honeymoon destinations: the majestic Drakensberg mountains, South Africa’s seaside playground of the warm KZN coastline, and Big Five safari destinations like Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve and the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve.
And in case you do want to travel further afield, most wedding venues in the Midlands are less than two hours away from King Shaka International Airport outside of Durban.
So, there you have it, our five (of many more we could mention) reasons to choose a magnificent Midlands wedding. Still need a little convincing? We’d love to have a chat and answer all your questions about the area. Even better, why not pay us a visit? We’ll be more than happy to share our country hospitality with you when you book a personal tour of Harrington House.
