Sun City Weddings

By The Celebration Team 03 Sep, 2010

Sun City Weddings

The Sun City Resort is unique in many ways, not least of all its exquisite setting; surrounded by the awe-inspiring Pilanesberg Mountain Range and nestled with the beauty of the North West Province of South Africa. This resort exudes sheer luxury and opulence amidst a setting of fun and adventure. Sun City boasts ample venues in which to celebrate your wedding, as well as plenty of accommodation and activities for the perfect honeymoon. In addition, it is less than 200 kilometres from Johannesburg and its international airport, making it convenient to get to.

The Pilanesberg National Park, a major draw card to visitors and newlyweds from all over the world, is a malaria-free destination that is home to some of Africa’s most exiting wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhinos. The entire resort is designed to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible, actually contributing to and aiding in its conservation. This will assure environmentally-conscious bridal couples that their wedding or honeymoon venue is in line with their ideals.

Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure is a popular wedding venue, and has been used by couples from all over the world. All types and styles of weddings have been hosted here, and the wedding coordinators are familiar with the legal and other requirements, taking many of the stresses and pressures off of the bridal couple. There is an on-site chapel, the Wind Chime, which showcases the views of the Pilanesberg Mountains beautifully. There are various reception venues, accommodating from 20 to 5000 wedding guests, never negotiating on tasteful elegance and glamorous style. Sun City will provide the catering and is accustomed to handling Kosher, vegetarian and Halaal dietary requirements. In addition, Sun City will handle the design and printing of your invitations, menus, Thank You cards and so on, your flowers, as well as your photography and videography.

The Sun City Resort is the perfect honeymoon destination. There are four hotels from which to choose; namely 1) The Palace of The Lost City, 2) The Cascades, 3) The Sun City Hotel and 4) Cabanas. The Honeymoon Grove allows newlyweds to plant a tree to mark the beginning of their new lives together and watch it grow as they return to Sun City in years to come.

In order to allow the wedding coordinators at Sun City plenty of time to accommodate your needs and desires, book with them as soon as possible.

A shuttle service means that wedding guests can be transported from and to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport or Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria (tickets to be purchased from Computicket or by contacting Ingelosi Tours on +27 14 557 4488).

During your time at the Sun City Resort, try the following fun activities:

  • Spa treatments
  • A round of golf
  • The Valley of Waves
  • Game drives
  • Shopping
  • Parasailing
  • Jetskiing
  • Daily boat cruises
  • Water-Skiing and lessons
  • Pedal boating
  • Sailing
  • Water tubes
  • Wakeboarding and lessons
  • Mini golfing
  • The Stimela Steam Train
  • Scratchpatch
  • Go-karts
  • The Zip Slide
  • Quad-biking
  • Balloon safaris
  • Horse-riding

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