Description
Welcome to Sharula Estate: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Ballito
Congratulations on your engagement! What a truly special and exciting time.
Thank you for considering Sharula Estate as the setting for your wedding celebration.
Sharula Estate is a blank canvas wedding venue, offering couples the freedom to create a wedding that reflects their own style, vision and priorities. Set within a natural countryside environment with panoramic views, the estate provides a collection of beautifully connected indoor and outdoor spaces that flow effortlessly from ceremony to celebration.
Couples may choose a fully blank canvas experience or opt for a partially styled package, including a professionally curated table setting, allowing for both creative freedom and refined convenience.
From garden ceremonies framed by sweeping countryside views to sunset cocktails and a first dance beneath the stars, Sharula Estate offers a wedding experience that flows effortlessly from one unforgettable moment to the next.
Our Distinctive Venue Spaces
Sharula Estate offers a variety of thoughtfully designed areas, each contributing to a seamless and memorable wedding experience:
- Garden Pathway – A picturesque entrance where guests are welcomed through landscaped gardens, setting the tone for the celebration ahead.
- Welcome Court – Ideal for pre-ceremony gathering or welcome drinks, offering relaxed elegance within the estate’s countryside setting.
- Marula Courtyard – An open garden ceremony space featuring a white arch, framed by natural greenery and tranquil views.
- Protea Terrace (Elevated) – An elevated garden ceremony setting with sweeping panoramic views across the countryside, creating a breathtaking backdrop for exchanging vows.
- Garden Pavilion – A covered ceremony space accommodating up to 120 guests, offering comfort and protection while still embracing the surrounding garden atmosphere.
- Cocktail Garden – Designed for drinks, canapés and relaxed social moments, flowing naturally from the ceremony spaces and overlooking the estate’s gardens.
- Marula Tasting Room – The main reception hall, thoughtfully designed for dining and celebration, accommodating up to 200 guests indoors.
- Under the Stars Dance Floor – An unforgettable open-air dancing experience beneath the night sky, surrounded by panoramic countryside views and ambient lighting. This is where couples traditionally share their first dance, creating a magical and memorable highlight to begin the evening’s celebrations.
Wedding Venue Packages
To accommodate different planning preferences, Sharula Estate offers two venue hire options:
Package One – Blank Canvas Wedding Venue Hire
Minimum 100 guests
This package includes:
• Exclusive use of the estate and all ceremony and reception spaces
• Access to the Garden Pathway, Welcome Court, Marula Courtyard, Protea Terrace (Elevated), Garden Pavilion, Cocktail Garden, Marula Tasting Room and Under the Stars Dance Floor
• Basic furniture
Package One is ideal for couples seeking full creative control. You are welcome to bring in your own décor, flowers, ceremony setup, caterer, bar service and entertainment providers.
https://sharula.co.za/media/attachments/2026/09/06/000p1sharula-estate---wedding-venue-hire-package-one-2026-and-2027.pdf
Package Two – Wedding Venue Hire with Table Décor & Ceremony Setup
Minimum 50 guests
Package Two offers a partially styled option while still allowing flexibility to use your own preferred caterers, bar services, entertainment providers and additional décor suppliers. https://sharula.co.za/media/attachments/2026/09/29/00p2sharula-estate---wedding-venue-hire-package-two-2026-and-2027.pdf
