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Weddings, celebrations and events at Pretoria East’s castle venue

Welcome to Riverside Castle

Weddings and Events at Riverside Castle

Riverside Castle has hosted weddings, receptions and events in Pretoria East since 2007. The estate features castle-style architecture, seven function venues and landscaped gardens. Your ceremony, reception, and guest accommodation all take place on one property, with a dedicated coordinator from booking to wrap-up.


Our Venues

Seven Venues, One Estate

We also offer the Summer Kitchen (up to 80 guests), the Fairy Woods (up to 30 guests) and the Bougainvillaea conference venue (up to 100 people).

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Transforming Moments into Timeless Memories

Your Event, Your Way

Every couple and every host has a different picture of the perfect day. At Riverside Castle, you have the freedom to create it, with a dedicated team to handle the details.

Since 2007: Over 18 years of hosting weddings and events in Pretoria East. The owners were the first couple to get married here.

Full customisation: Your decor, your menu, your vendors. No fixed packages you have to follow.

Everything on-site: Ceremony, reception, accommodation and safe parking on one property.

Dedicated coordinator: A single point of contact from first visit to wrap-up, including in-house catering.

Award-winning: Best Themed Venue of the Year 2024 (Our-Venue.com).

Transforming Moments into Timeless Memories

Weddings at the Castle

From First Visit to Your Wedding Day

Planning your wedding at Riverside Castle starts with a personal site visit. Walk the grounds, explore the venues and picture your day with a coordinator who listens.

Book a Site Visit: Walk the grounds and meet your coordinator. See the Chapel, the Castle, the Garden Palace and the Piazza in person.

Build Your Event: Choose your venue, menu, decor and vendors. Use our online event builder or work directly with our team.

Celebrate: Your day, shaped around you. We handle the logistics while you enjoy every moment.

Plan Your Wedding

What Our Couples Say

Words Worth More Than Ours

Five-Star review for a wedding at Riverside Castle.

4.4 on Google Reviews

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My wedding was on 18 September 2025


The staff at Riverside Castle absolutely outdid themselves.

They did so much more than we paid them to do. As the bride, the wedding coordinator was very emotionally supportive and comforting in the nervous moments leading up to the wedding. She was very helpful, and she and her staff packed the cutlery so gorgeously that it looked a bit empty at first after we decorated it ourselves, but once the staff added their touch, it was exactly what we dreamed of.


They allowed us to stay the night before in the honeymoon suite so we could decorate our reception area.

They absolutely went above and beyond, even putting on the fairy lights outside for us out of their own accord to make the reception more beautiful (usually that costs extra). At the last minute, we added daisies to our main table in the reception, and the staff not only placed them there but trimmed and arranged the bouquet beautifully (once again out of their own).

I was absolutely blown away by the amazing service we received.

I highly recommend using Riverside Castle as your wedding venue. It was a true princess experience; I never thought I would get married in a real-life castle. It is every bit as beautiful as it sounds.  I wish I could give 10 stars.


I had my dream wedding, in fact, it was even better than I ever dreamed of.


Thank you, Riverside Castle, for making my dream come true❤️

Nikita Saunders

Weddings at the Castle

Events at the Castle

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Corporate Events

Conferences, team building and product launches. Multiple layout options for groups of 20 to 200. The Bougainvillaea venue seats up to 100 for conferences.

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Year-End Functions

Close the year in style. Indoor and outdoor venues with in-house catering, entertainment coordination and a team to manage every detail.

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Matric Farewells

A memorable evening in a venue built for the occasion. Castle architecture and elegant settings create the right atmosphere.

Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below, or call us at 012-809 2676. 

  • Are your prices inclusive of VAT?

    Prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. VAT is added to the final quotation and clearly reflected in all official documentation.


  • How long can you hold a date after a site visit?

    Following a site visit, we are happy to provisionally hold your preferred event date for 72 hours as a courtesy. 

    Please note that dates are only confirmed upon receipt of the signed agreement and the required deposit.


    Should another enquiry be received for the same date during this period, you will be contacted and given the opportunity to secure the booking first.


    After the holding period expires, the date will automatically reopen for new bookings unless otherwise arranged with management.

  • What is your cancellation and refund policy?

    All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Booking fees and deposits are generally non-refundable. 

    Refunds (if applicable) are conditional on the cancellation timeframe and whether the date can be rebooked. 

    Supplier payments made on your behalf are non-refundable and will be deducted from any refund. 

    Full details of cancellation terms apply as per our booking agreement (CPA-compliant).

  • Do you offer venue-only / dry hire options?

    We do not offer full dry hire (venue-only bookings). 

    However, we do offer self-catering options at selected venues, subject to specific conditions, approved supplier requirements, and applicable surcharges.

  • Are animals allowed on the premises?

    Yes, animals are permitted under strict conditions. 

    Animals may not sleep on the premises, must remain on a leash at all times, and owners are responsible for feeding, supervision, and cleaning up after them. Please note that we do have wild monkeys on the property, which can make managing pets more challenging.


  • Is outside alcohol allowed?

    No. 

    Riverside Castle is a licensed premises; therefore, no outside alcohol is permitted.

  • Can we check in early or access the venue before the event?

    Standard check-in time is 1:00 PM. Early access is provisional, available only upon request, and subject to no function being scheduled before your event.

  • What is included in the venue hire/package?

    Venue hire typically includes use of the selected venue space, standard tables and seating, setup access, and facilities, as specified by the selected package. 

    Full inclusions are detailed on your official quotation.

  • Can we bring our own suppliers, or do you have approved vendors?

    Yes, clients may use their own suppliers; however, certain surcharges may apply for external suppliers, such as décor teams, DJs, and self-catering services (permitted only at selected venues). 

    These policies are in place to assist with operational management, venue preparation, supplier coordination, and the maintenance of the quality and standards of events hosted at Riverside Castle.

  • What is the booking confirmation process?

    A booking is only confirmed once the required deposit payment (as reflected on your quotation), proof of payment (PDF PoP), and signed quotation with completed banking details have been received.

  • Do you cater for different guest sizes and venue layouts?

    Yes, we accommodate events ranging from intimate functions of approximately 20 guests up to larger events of 400 guests, depending on the selected venue space and layout requirements.

  • Can we pay off the venue in instalments?

    Yes, payment plans are permitted under our terms and conditions. 

    A minimum of 50% of the booking value must be paid two months prior to the event, and the remaining balance must be settled 30 days before the function date. 

    Monthly instalments are welcome within this structure.

  • Is cash accepted on the premises?

    No cash payments are accepted on the premises. 

    Card payment facilities are available, and we kindly ask hosts to inform their guests in advance.

  • Do you offer planning meetings for booked clients?

    Yes. 

    Once your booking is confirmed, planning meetings will be arranged with your coordinator. 

    Due to fully booked weekends and active functions, weekend site visits are generally limited to shorter meetings while our team attends to current event hosts. For this reason, detailed planning meetings are scheduled during weekdays to ensure dedicated time and attention is given to each client.

    Each package includes up to 3 planning meetings with your coordinator. Additional meetings requested beyond the included allocation may incur additional charges.


Ready to Begin?

See the Castle for Yourself

Book a personal tour of Riverside Castle. Walk the grounds, explore the venues and start planning your celebration.