Aurum Sky · KwaZulu-Natal

Weddings at Aurum Sky

A private estate above the Valley of a Thousand Hills, where up to 300 guests may witness the words you have waited so long to say.

A day shaped around the two of you.

Four hectares of lawn, garden and valley await. Where you marry, where you dine and how late you dance is yours alone to decide.

Our family-run team walks beside you through every step of planning, so that when your guests arrive, every detail is already at rest.

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A couple exchanging rings beneath a pampas arch above the valley
Ceremony

Vows beneath the open sky

On the lawn or in the gardens, with the valley as your witness and the afternoon light as your painter.

Reception with chandeliers, timber tables and green glassware
Reception

Dinner, music, and the hours after

The Ballroom glides from dinner to dancing: warm, intimate, and made for up to 120 guests.

Choose Your Setting

Indoor or outdoor. Three spaces, one estate.

Aerial view of guests gathered on the estate lawn
Up to 300 guests

The Lawns

Open air, framed by a thousand hills.

Garden ceremony beneath the trees with guests holding parasols
Up to 100 guests

The Gardens

Ceremonies and cocktails among the blooms.

Candlelit reception table with soft florals
Up to 120 guests

The Ballroom

Indoors, for something closer and quieter.

Canapés and prawn shooters plated for a garden reception
Food & Drinks

A feast built around your table

Long-table feasts, sharing plates or a plated dinner, with a licensed bar and a team who know how to keep an evening in motion.

Single-stem white roses and tapered candles along a linen table
Décor & Coordination

Styling that suits the setting

Bring your own artisans or work with ours. Either way, one of our team stays at your side from the first chair set out to the last.

Real Celebrations

Wedding days at the estate

A couple walking through a flower arch above the hills Guests at a long banquet table with floral centrepieces The sacred fire during a Hindu wedding ceremony Long table with tall baby's breath and candlelight

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Guest Stories

In their own words.

“We wanted the valley to do most of the talking, and it did. Our guests were still on the lawn long after the sun went down.”
Anja & Ruan van der MerweWedding, March
“From the ceremony on the grass to the last song inside, the team held everything together quietly. We never once had to check on anything.”
Nomsa & Sipho ZondiWedding, September
“They made room for every part of our ceremony without rushing us. Our families felt looked after, which mattered more than anything else.”
Priya & Kavesh NaidooWedding, November
“The light at that hour is something you cannot arrange. Every photograph looks like it was taken somewhere far away from home.”
Lerato & Thabo MokoenaWedding, January
“A long table, good wine and that view. Simple, and easily the best evening we have hosted for our family.”
Marize & Pieter BothaAnniversary dinner, June
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many guests can Aurum Sky accommodate?

The Lawns hold up to 300 guests, the Gardens up to 100, and the Ballroom up to 120 indoors.

Can we host the ceremony and reception at Aurum Sky?

Yes. Most couples marry on the lawn or in the gardens and move indoors or under the stars for dinner and dancing.

What happens if it rains?

The indoor venue serves as a covered alternative, and we plan a weather option with you well before the day.

Is parking available?

Yes, there is secure on-site parking for guests.

Can we bring our own suppliers?

You're welcome to bring your own florists, photographers and stylists. We can also recommend people we trust locally.

Can we have a bar?

Yes. We offer a licensed bar with staff, and drinks packages can be tailored to your celebration.

Do you offer catering?

We do. Menus are designed around your celebration, from long-table dinners to relaxed sharing plates.

Can we schedule a venue viewing?

Viewings are by appointment. Send us an enquiry and we'll arrange a time that suits you.

How far is Aurum Sky from Durban?

Around 40 minutes from central Durban and roughly 15 minutes from Hillcrest.

Your celebration at Aurum Sky

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Share your date, your guest count, and a little of the wedding you have dreamed.