21/05/2026
Celebrate your forever at the iconic St Ives Lodge & Venue, perfectly positioned in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Overlooking the breathtaking Lions River Valley, our award-winning venue offers an unforgettable setting for elegant countryside weddings.
Exchange vows in the Chapel, enjoy canapés on the lawn, and celebrate into the evening with a reception beside the water, surrounded by roaming zebra, wildebeest, impala, and antelope.
Just 25 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, 1.5 hours from Durban, and 4 hours from Johannesburg, St Ives is the ideal destination wedding venue for couples and guests travelling from near or far.
With exceptional service, owner-managed attention to detail, a brilliant chef, accommodation for 46 guests, and a relaxed Friday evening gathering around the BOMA fire pit and waterside bar, every moment is designed to feel effortless and unforgettable.