Weddings to be remembered for a lifetime!
Greensleeves is South Africa's longest running entertainment venue, going on 30 years in Johannesburg and Durban.
Ye real thing in a real Castle! An exciting journey back in time!
Our enchanting Castle Chapel with stained glass windows seats up to 150 people and is equipped with CD sound, piano with a royal red carpet down the aisle.
No other wedding venue matches the breathtaking photographic settings of our Castle, Chapel, Gardens & views of the Lakes.
We offer a choice of banqueting rooms seating up to 250 guests.
Truly magnificent receptions cover a wide range of themes from our Traditional Renaissance Wedding Banquet with entertainment to Wedding Buffets.
All aspects of your wedding from flowers to draping can be handled by our professional team of wedding Coordinators.
Greensleeves has 2 beautifully appointed honeymoon suites in the Lady Anne & Jane Seymour towers.
We have ample parking and a very high secure environment.
PLUS incredible atmosphere.
Ceremony
The price includes the use of the sound system, Piano, immediate gardens for photographs and the use of the Chapel for your rehearsal (by appointment).
RECEPTION
Choice of two packages:
Renaissance Wedding Banquet & Anne Boleyn Buffet
Choice of 2 reception halls in the Castle:
Tudor Room
- January to October - Minimum 100 guests - Maximum 250
- November & December – Minimum 150 guests - Maximum 250
HVIII Room
- January to October - Minimum 60 guests – Maximum 110
- November & December – Minimum 80 guests - Maximum 110
DRINKS
Greensleeves is fully licensed and offers a large selection of wines. The bar will be operated as per your preference. We look forward to hearing from you soon. For further information and / or quotes please do not hesitate to contact us. Be assured of our best attention at all times.
Tracy Gaylord - Banqueting Coordinator
RENAISSANCE Wedding BANQUET PACKAGE
Included:
Our Renaissance Weddings are the most traditional celebration of all, combining today's traditions with the wonderful old traditions of centuries ago! They are enormously popular, unique and enchanting.
The Baron and his Minstrels delight your guests as you travel back in time!
The Renaissance Weddings incorporate the ancient ceremony of the Loving Cup and the cutting of the Cake with a real sword. The Baron co-ordinates your speeches, throwing of the Bouquet, Garter and the traditional first dance etc.
The Bride and Groom are enthroned and crowned King and Queen at the Royal Table with their special guests.
The hall is decorated with rose petals on long wooden tables and ivy around the wrought iron candelabras with 5 candles.
A delightful five course Banquet is served.
Superb platters of food brought out to a fanfare of trumpets and served with great ceremony.
A complimentary bottle of the Kings Own sparkling wine per table and a welcoming goblet of Wassail for your guests after the service.
Sound equipment for speeches and dancing after the banquet with our D.J.
Our Special Gift to Bride & Groom - Your very own hand-made Pottery Loving Cup.
Not included:
Excellent period costumes are available to hire at an additional R100 an outfit. Most guests hire costumes, as it is great fun. We also have special costumes available for Groom & Bridesmaids etc, from R250.
Decor (flowers & draping) is not included, however these can be arranged for you at competitive rates.
5% Service charge for waitrons.
Renaissance Banquet Menu
- Goblet of Mead
- Normandy Patés & Melba Toast
- Pottage a la Anne Boleyn (Butternut & Vegetable Soup)
- Served with Home baked Manchet Bread
- Sallamagundy Apicyana
- Platters piled high with an assortment of fresh Fruit, Salads & Exotic Surprises!
- The Royal Roasted Byrde (Plump Chicken Roasted to Perfection)
- Ye Roaste Leg of Lamb or Baron of Beef
- Served Forth with Earthapples & Mélange of Vegetables
- And all the Traditional Accompaniments
- Blueberry Cheesecake Ice-cream with Berries
Service Charge for waitrons is charged at 5% of P.P.
ANNE BOLEYN BUFFET PACKAGE
Included:
The superb 4 Course Menu.
Venue hire for the reception.
Table settings (including cutlery, crockery, white table cloths, glassware, tables, chairs & chair covers, 2 ply serviettes & wrought iron candelabra with 5 white candles).
A complimentary bottle of The Kings Own Sparkling Wine per table.
Not included:
Decor (flowers & draping) is not included, however these can be arranged for you at competitive rates. DJ Not included.
5% Service charge for waitrons.
Anne Boleyn Buffet Menu
A Welcoming Drink
Bruschetta (Char grilled Italian Bread with a Selection of Toppings) served to the Guests after the Service.
Starters
Antipasto Platters
- An Assortment of Savoury Dips & Patés
- Melba Toast & Grissini (Bread Sticks)
- Marinated Olives, Feta Cheese & Mushrooms
- Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Salad
- Asparagus Wrapped in Ham
- Salad of Roasted Pepper & Rocket
Main Course
Buffet Style
- Line Fish Poached in Lemon and Herbs
- Leg of Lamb Roasted in Rosemary & Garlic
- Thai Chicken Curry served with Basmati Rice and Sambals
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Mélange of Vegetables Roasted in Olive Oil
- New Potatoes in Parsley Butter
- Served with all the accompaniments
Desserts
Buffet Style
- Crème Caramel
- Chocolate Mousse
- Cheesecake
- Fresh Fruit Platter
- Ice Cream & Chocolate sauce
- Coffee / Tea
Optional Extra Soup Course - R15.00 P.P
Served Plated
- Spicy Butternut Soup
- Home Baked White & Brown Bread
Service Charge for waitrons is charged at 5% of P.P.
Optional DÉcor (Prices on Request)
Draping
- Behind main table with fairy lights
- Canopy (Tudor Room)
- In front of main table
- In front of cake, gift & DJ table
- Burgundy or Gold Organza chair tiebacks
- Burgundy or Gold Organza overlays
- Fabric Napkins
Please Note: All draping supplied only by Greensleeves.
Flowers
- Main Table Arrangement
- Flower Arrangement on Candelabra
- Hire of white flowers arrangements in the Chapel x 2
- Hire of wrought iron candle stands with 6 candles x 2 or 4
- Pew Ends each x 10
- Use of 2 Baskets with rose petals
- Bridal Bouquet
- Bridesmaids Bouquet
- Buttonholes & Corsages
Honeymoon suites
Greensleeves has 2 romantic honeymoon suites in the Jane Seymour and Lady Anne Towers.
Spend the afternoon of your wedding in the beautiful peace and tranquility of Camelot.
Each honeymoon suite is beautifully appointed with the finest linen. They are en suite with a dressing room/lounge on the 2nd floor. The luxury bedroom is situated on the 3rd floor leading out onto the balcony.
Check in the morning of your wedding; get ready with your bridesmaids and then walk down the turret stairs into the chapel.
OR
Spend 2 nights and book the Friday night with your bridesmaids. Sleep 4 people.
A bottle of champagne and continental breakfast is included.
