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Wedding Venue in Heidelberg, Gauteng where weddings aren’t produced – they’re felt.

The Stone Cellar is a relaxed farm wedding venue just 45 minutes from Johannesburg, designed for full weekend weddings with the people you love most.

If you’re searching for a wedding venue, you probably have ten tabs open, a half-finished budget, and no easy way to compare what you’re really getting.

This page gives you the big picture of The Stone Cellar as a weekend wedding venue, but the Wedding Experience Guide goes further: it lays out the full weekend, pricing, accommodation, and the small details that matter when you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

  • See how a Friday–Sunday wedding at The Stone Cellar actually flows

  • Understand venue hire and catering costs in plain language

  • See how many guests you can host on the farm and nearby

  • Get answers to the “what about…?” questions before you visit

We’ll email you the PDF and a few helpful planning notes. No spam. No pressure. Just honest information to help you decide if The Stone Cellar is the right wedding venue for you.

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The Wedding Experience Guide for The Stone Cellar

Why we created this guide

Planning a wedding at the right venue is both emotional and expensive. It’s hard to compare wedding venues when websites show perfect photos but hide the details. We created this guide to give you a realistic picture of what a weekend wedding at The Stone Cellar feels like – from timelines and costs to accommodation and logistics – so you can see clearly whether this wedding venue is a good fit for you.

What you'll find inside

  • A Friday–Sunday sample timeline for a relaxed farm wedding weekend
  • A full venue hire and catering breakdown for weekends, Sundays and midweek dates
  • A clear overview of accommodation options on our farm and next door
  • A list of extras and options (lighting, car, décor, meals, transport) with pricing
  • A practical “Is The Stone Cellar the right wedding venue for us?” checklist and FAQs
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to book a viewing and secure your date

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Quick tour: what’s inside the Guide

A concise overview so you can decide quickly: timelines, costs, where guests sleep, what’s included, and the small logistics that make a weekend run smoothly.

  • Friday arrival, rehearsal and welcome ideas
  • Saturday ceremony flow and reception timing
  • Sunday brunch and departure suggestions
  • Accommodation and transport options for guests

Sample Friday–Sunday timeline

A weekend wedding at The Stone Cellar is deliberately slow: welcome on Friday night, an easy-paced ceremony Saturday late afternoon, an evening reception with local food, and a relaxed brunch + goodbyes Sunday.

  • Friday: guest arrivals, rehearsal dinner, low-key bar
  • Saturday: hair & makeup, first look, ceremony, sunset photos, reception
  • Sunday: brunch, pack up, optional local stays

Stay With Us At The Stone Cellar

Private and en-suite rooms

Enjoy privacy and comfort in our eight en suite rooms, each designed for a restful stay.

The Bridal Suite

Our elegant bridal suite offers a serene and romantic retreat for newlyweds.

Nearby Guesthouses

A handful of nearby guesthouses handle overflow for larger guest lists — we list recommended options and proximity in the Guide.

Venue hire, catering and extras

We break down typical weekend costs and the most commonly asked pricing questions so you can budget with clarity rather than guesswork.

  • Venue hire explained: what’s included and what’s extra
  • Catering options: plated, buffet, family-style and pricing notes
  • Common extras: lighting, transport, décor, and how we estimate costs

Real weddings: a couple’s note

“I wouldn’t change a thing about my choice in The Stone Cellar. I cannot recommend this beautiful family that runs TSC enough. Tasty food, beautiful scenery and amazing people.”

Mara & Jordan, married 2025

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If you already feel like this might be the right wedding venue for you, check our available dates.

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You want more than pretty photos. You want a wedding that feels grounded, warm, and real.

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