Why hire when you can have your own TENT, CHAIRS, TABLES, TOILETS... Services » Event ServicesMadiba Bay Events & HireGreat way to end a Friday....with a spectacular setup of our stretch tents right on the beach! # # # # #Madiba Bay Events & HirePort Elizabeth, South AfricaAs we approach the end of another year, we would like to thank all our amazing staff for all their effort and hard work, all our suppliers and clients for their wonderful support during the year and lastly our thanks goes toe God Almightly for blessing us during this year. We look forward to working with you again next year. Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Please note: the Madiba Bay team will be taking their well deserved break from 23 December 2016 to 9 January 2017.Click here for a short video on The Plantation wedding venue Designed as an all-in-one wedding venue, with a romantic chapel, elegant ballroom, luxurious bridal suite, 4-star accommodation and picturesque gardens, The Plantation Country Restaurant captures the spirit of love, happiness and celebration on your wedding day.
With its impeccable service, superb cuisine, and unique extras such as a horse drawn Victorian carriage, The Plantation prides itself on being the most exclusive wedding venue in Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape. The Plantation Chapel Mother Nature is a guest of honour at The Plantation’s charming chapel. Indigenous birds serenade the wedding ceremony, and natural light streams in over the bride and groom. While being fully roofed, the chapel has open sides, inviting the beautiful forest in while offering full protection from wind and rain. A quaint wishing well fountain at the chapel’s entrance provides guests with the perfect opportunity to wish the couple well in their marriage, and offers an ideal setting for photographs. The chapel links to The Plantation ballroom via an enchanting wooded forest walkway. The chapel is equipped with pews, a red carpet, built in sound system and elegant chandeliers. In winter, individual blankets are laid on all the seats and gas heaters warm the guests.
The chapel has been designed to host both large and more intimate weddings and can seat up to 200 people. The Plantation Ballroom The Plantation’s restaurant ballroom epitomizes the spirit of romance and love. Fairy lights twinkle in the open rafters and large arched windows and doors provide panoramic views of the beautiful surroundings. Our spectacular forest gardens are landscaped and manicured all year round to ensure the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony, reception and photographs. A full wrap around porch and large covered patio offer shelter from the elements and the garden is lit at night with Victorian lampposts, up-lighters and fairy lights. In summer, colonial paddle fans and air-conditioning keep guests cool while in winter, a fire roars in the grand fireplace to heat the room. Elegant chandeliers and wall lights can be dimmed to create a cosy and romantic atmosphere. The solid teak floor, neutral walls and curtains ensure that all colour schemes look perfect. The Plantation restaurant seats up to 200 guests.
More intimate weddings also fit comfortably without impacting the cosy, comfortable atmosphere. Tables can be placed in a number of configurations, to suit your style and requirements. Large ladies and gents cloakrooms provide comfort for guests and disabled facilities are available. The Plantation Bridal Suite The Bridal Suite is offered for brides to get ready before the ceremony, and for the bridal couple’s first night. Hairdressers and make up artists can do the bridal party’s hair and make up on site, alleviating the stress of arriving at your wedding on time! The Bridal suite offers a great way to kick start wedding celebrations and the perfect setting for pre wedding photographs. A beautiful teak sleigh bed and elegant décor provide a romantic, private environment for the bride and groom’s first night together. A delicious breakfast for two is served in the bridal suite the morning after the wedding. The Plantation’s Horse & Carriage Our hunter's green Victorian carriage is pulled by our beautiful carriage horse, Destiny.
Destiny is driven by a trained driver and groom, dressed in full Victorian carriage finery. She transports the bride to the chapel in stylish vintage elegance, and whisks the bride and groom away for a romantic carriage ride and photographs following the ceremony. The Plantation Country Retreat The Plantation Country Retreat is perfect for overnight accommodation for wedding guests, and for longer stays for out of town visitors. Babysitters can be arranged through The Plantation for guests wishing to leave their children in the guest rooms during the wedding reception. Click here for our fabulous wedding specials! Wedding costs consist of fees for venue hire, chapel hire, food, drinks, waitering and accommodation. The Plantation’s venue hire fee is all inclusive and there is no need for any draping or expensive décor. All setting and clearing of the functions, as well as use of all The Plantation’s standard equipment is included in the venue hire fee. This includes a selection of tables, floor length white linen tablecloths, wooden French tiffany chairs or upholstered chairs with white chair covers, elegant crockery, cutlery and glassware, white linen napkins, beautifully framed table seating plan and easel, cocktail tables, garden chairs, cake table, cake knife, envelope gift box and gift table, PA system, a podium for speeches, blankets, heaters and firewood.
Also included in the venue hire fee is a professional wedding planner, the use of The Plantation’s built in 3 phase back-up generator and a paramedic service on call for all guests.The Plantation is renowned for its fine food, and our team of chefs can tailor a menu according to your requirements and budget. The Plantation’s Wedding Menu comprises of four courses – finger snacks to be served to guests in the garden in-between the service and reception, and a full three course sit down dinner. The Plantation’s philosophy is to provide large portions of food, beautifully presented and served quickly and professionally ensuring that all guests enjoy dining together. The Plantation offers various venue hire options for different days of the week. Each day offers its own benefits. Saturdays are the most popular days for weddings, but Fridays, Sundays and weekdays should also be considered. Weddings at dusk on Fridays are particularly festive, kick-starting the weekend with a fabulous celebration.
Sunday lunchtime weddings offer guests the best use of The Plantation’s stunning gardens. These alternatives are discounted and offer excellent value for money, especially for those wanting the perfection of The Plantation on a limited budget. Discounts are also offered on the venue hire from June to August. Please contact The Plantation for availability and a full cost estimate. There is little doubt that The Plantation is the leading wedding venue in Port Elizabeth and one of the best wedding venues in the Eastern Cape and South Africa. People's Choice Winner - Elite Wedding Venue in 2015 Top Vendor Wedding Awards (National competition)Shortlist on Luxury Travel Magazine's Global Awards 2016PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award 2015 PMR Silver Arrow Award 2014 Gold Winner - Wedding Reception - 2013 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards Silver Winner - In-house wedding Planner - 2013 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards Silver Winner - Honeymoon First Night - 2013 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards Gold Winner - Reception Centre - 2012 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards Silver Winner - In-house Wedding Planner - 2012 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards
Silver Winner - 1st Night Honeymoon - 2012 Bride's Choice Coastal Awards Gold Winner - Eastern Cape Reception Centre - 2011 Bride's Choice Awards Gold Winner - 1st Night Honeymoon - 2011 Bride's Choice Awards SA Tourism's Welcome Award - MESE category 2010/2011 National Winner - Wedding Reception Centre - 2010 Bride's Choice Awards Gold Winner - Eastern Cape Reception Centre - 2010 Bride's Choice Awards Gold Winner - Eastern Cape In-House Wedding Planner - 2010 Bride's Choice Awards Gold Winner - DJ Service - 2010 Bride's Choice Awards SABC 3 Top Billing 21 October 2010 - Click here. Check out The Plantation on The Weekend Post's Global Table! Top 5 Winter Wedding Venues in South Africa - Wedding Collection Magazine - Winter 2009 National Winner - Wedding Reception Centre - 2009 SA VOW Awards Gold Winner - Eastern Cape Reception Centre - 2009 SA VOW Awards Silver Winner - Eastern Cape 1st Night Honeymoon Destination - 2009 VOW Awards Gold & Bronze Florists - Floral Design - 2009 VOW Awards The best wedding venue in Port Elizabeth and one of the premier wedding venues in Eastern Cape!