Price: R 16 000 – R 42 000
Guests: 400
Description
Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding surrounded by natural beauty and timeless elegance, Collisheen Estate is a top choice just outside Ballito. Set among scenic sugar cane fields and only 30 minutes from Durban, this venue offers a peaceful, private setting perfect for your special day. With sweeping views of rolling hills and majestic old trees, Collisheen creates a stunning backdrop whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration.
Venue Options Tailored to Your Wedding Style
Collisheen Estate features two unique venues, each with its own private chapel and beautifully landscaped gardens. This means you can find the perfect space that fits your wedding vision and guest list.
- The Boma: Perfect for larger weddings, The Boma is an open-sided venue that accommodates up to 400 guests. Its dark wood poles and tiled roof blend beautifully with the surrounding gardens, which come alive at night with magical lighting. The adjoining chapel seats 120 guests, and the open design allows for even more guests to be comfortably included around the exterior.
- Orchid House: For a more intimate celebration, the colonial-style Orchid House offers a romantic setting for up to 120 guests. Overlooking a 100-year-old garden, this venue includes a private chapel, bridal salon, and reception facilities, making it a charming choice for your ceremony and reception.
Facilities and Services Designed for a Stress-Free Wedding
Planning your wedding should be joyful and smooth. Collisheen Estate supports you every step of the way with a dedicated wedding coordinator who handles all the details. The estate’s modern kitchens and skilled in-house catering team provide a variety of menu options to suit your taste—please note that outside catering is not allowed. Additional amenities include bridal salons for getting ready, secure parking, and a backup generator to keep your celebration running without a hitch.
- In-house catering and bar services tailored to your event.
- Experienced function manager and professional staff to assist throughout your day.
- Flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony options to suit your preferences.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25
Overview of Collisheen Estate
Wedding Venue Type
Unique Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
400
Reception Capacity
400
Pricing for Collisheen Estate
Pricing for Collisheen Estate
What's Included?
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
External caterers not permitted
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Exclusive use
A PRIVATE VENUE
REFRESHMENTS
VENUE COORDINATOR
CHAPEL
BRIDAL SALON
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS & SURROUNDING AREAS
GENERATOR
SETTING UP, CLEARING & CLEANING THE VENUE
TABLES & LINEN
CHAIRS
GLASSWARE, CUTLERY & CROCKERY
EASEL
FULL BAR FACILITIES
BARMEN AND WAITRON SERVICE
BATHROOM ATTENDANTS
PARKING
PARKING ATTENDANTS
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- NNirvasha and Sarushan11/12/2025So much attention to every detailSo much attention to every detailWe honestly feel that choosing Collisheen as our venue was definitely one of our best choices for the wedding. From initiation until the very end, you and the entire team were so professional and paid so much attention to every detail. The service was definitely top notch and this was reinforced by the feedback we got from our guests. We honestly feel that choosing Collisheen as our venue was definitely one of our best choices for the wedding. From initiation until the very end, you and the entire team were so professional and paid so much attention to every detail. The service was definitely top notch and this was reinforced by the feedback we got from our guests.
- DDemileen & Nichiel11/12/2025Thank you for all the love and support Thank you for all the love and supportHaving our wedding reception at Collisheen was the best decision we have ever made. It was absolutely outstanding to work with Gizelle. I never had to stress throughout this whole wedding reception because I always felt like Gizelle was by my side even from miles and miles away. Thank you for all the love and support ❤️ Phumz was also such a pleasure to work with, super hands on and just a super star.Having our wedding reception at Collisheen was the best decision we have ever made. It was absolutely outstanding to work with Gizelle. I never had to stress throughout this whole wedding reception because I always felt like Gizelle was by my side even from miles and miles away. Thank you for all the love and support ❤️ Phumz was also such a pleasure to work with, super hands on and just a super star.
- LLataisha & Theolen11/12/2025Collisheen is an amazing wedding venueCollisheen is an amazing wedding venueFirstly, thank you so much for your exceptional support throughout the wedding planning process. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and made our lives so much easier. Collisheen is an amazing wedding venue, and everything was perfect. The food was excellent; everyone kept talking about it, especially the soji! We can't wait to share pictures with you soon.Firstly, thank you so much for your exceptional support throughout the wedding planning process. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and made our lives so much easier. Collisheen is an amazing wedding venue, and everything was perfect. The food was excellent; everyone kept talking about it, especially the soji! We can't wait to share pictures with you soon.
- LLizal & Dylan11/12/2025The service was exceptionalThe service was exceptionalThe service was exceptional from the start right up until the end of the wedding. The staff was very friendly and provided great service. The food was absolutely tasty. The cheesecake was talk of the evening. Overall you guys done a fantastic job. Thank you so much!!The service was exceptional from the start right up until the end of the wedding. The staff was very friendly and provided great service. The food was absolutely tasty. The cheesecake was talk of the evening. Overall you guys done a fantastic job. Thank you so much!!
- IIlona & Javan11/12/2025The best day of our lives, so special!The best day of our lives, so special!Good morning Gizelle We just want to say a huge THANK YOU for making the best day of our lives so special! From helping out with the dress to organising the retinue , to making sure the reception was good! We had all positive comments about you and were glad that you were a HUGE help in making our special day a success! Much love The Chinniah’sGood morning Gizelle We just want to say a huge THANK YOU for making the best day of our lives so special! From helping out with the dress to organising the retinue , to making sure the reception was good! We had all positive comments about you and were glad that you were a HUGE help in making our special day a success! Much love The Chinniah’s
- HHlengiwe & Mlungisi11/12/2025Our wedding day was everything we hoped for & moreOur wedding day was everything we hoped for & moreWe are so grateful for the incredible support from you and the entire Collisheen team. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more. The venue looked stunning, the food was delicious, and the service throughout was top-notch. We’ve received countless compliments from our guests – many of whom mentioned how beautiful and well-organized everything was. We are so grateful for the incredible support from you and the entire Collisheen team. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more. The venue looked stunning, the food was delicious, and the service throughout was top-notch. We’ve received countless compliments from our guests – many of whom mentioned how beautiful and well-organized everything was.
- GGeorgina & Owen11/12/2025Brought our dream to lifeBrought our dream to lifeFrom the very first meeting to the end of our wedding day, your warmth, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication brought our dream to life in ways we never imagined possible. You weren’t just a coordinator, you were the calm in the chaos and the artist behind the beauty. You are the type of person every wedding couple can count on. From the very first meeting to the end of our wedding day, your warmth, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication brought our dream to life in ways we never imagined possible. You weren’t just a coordinator, you were the calm in the chaos and the artist behind the beauty. You are the type of person every wedding couple can count on.
- CCarishka & Shavez11/12/2025Beautiful venue and seamless experienceBeautiful venue and seamless experienceThank you so much for your sweet words and for being such an important part of our special day. We really felt the care and support from you and your team, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue and seamless experience. We are especially grateful for everything you personally did for us and for your warm hospitality on the day. So many of our guests mentioned how wonderful you were, and we can’t thank you enough for the care and attention you showed us. Thank you so much for your sweet words and for being such an important part of our special day. We really felt the care and support from you and your team, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue and seamless experience. We are especially grateful for everything you personally did for us and for your warm hospitality on the day. So many of our guests mentioned how wonderful you were, and we can’t thank you enough for the care and attention you showed us.
- MMelissa & Jean11/12/2025Our fairytale wedding, a reality!Our fairytale wedding, a reality!Dear Melissa & the Team at Orchid House, Collisheen, there are not enough words to describe our gratitude and appreciation for your part in making our fairytale wedding a reality from the beautiful venue, to the amazing food and service, to accommodating our every request, and for ensuring that all went according to plan. Everything was just perfect, and we had the best wedding day! Dear Melissa & the Team at Orchid House, Collisheen, there are not enough words to describe our gratitude and appreciation for your part in making our fairytale wedding a reality from the beautiful venue, to the amazing food and service, to accommodating our every request, and for ensuring that all went according to plan. Everything was just perfect, and we had the best wedding day!
- SShailan & Leah11/12/2025We were blown away, you exceeded our expectationsWe were blown away, you exceeded our expectationsDear Amazing Gizelle & The Collisheen Team, We were blown away as you all exceeded our expectations, You, Gizelle are such a genuine soul that helped us from the start with our numerous questions, to calming our nerves and giving us advice on our wedding day, this was more than just a job to you but a passionate love that shines through. The waiters were on point with everything from handing out starters to, drinks and desserts, the food was absolutely delicious, mouth watering and plentyful!Dear Amazing Gizelle & The Collisheen Team, We were blown away as you all exceeded our expectations, You, Gizelle are such a genuine soul that helped us from the start with our numerous questions, to calming our nerves and giving us advice on our wedding day, this was more than just a job to you but a passionate love that shines through. The waiters were on point with everything from handing out starters to, drinks and desserts, the food was absolutely delicious, mouth watering and plentyful!
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