Doringbos Lodge is a beautiful privately owned wedding venue on Rietpoort Farm located in North West Province, just 5 km outside of Parys, on the R53 tarred road to Potchefstroom, and around one hour’s drive from OR Tambo or Lanseria Airports. The wedding venue nestles in the heart of the historic Vredefort Dome amongst exquisite nature and game roaming on the farm.The wedding venue includes a newly built wedding hall with a modern industrial touch. The adjacent Lodge offers self- catering chalet accommodation with five well equipped units for up to 6 persons per unit. There is also a secluded Honeymoon unit available with views over the farm as well as a beautifully renovated three-bedroom old Farmhouse with veranda. Four Chapel Options At Doringbos Lodge & Venue, you are spoilt for choice! We have four gorgous areas for your wedding ceremony: 1. The Bush Chapel: an enchanting secret bush ceremony spot to exchange vows under the dense thorn trees. 2. The Outside Amphitheatre: the perfect view of the grasslands and mountain in the background. 3. The Inside Loft: beautiful views of nature and the game grazing in the grasslands. 4. The Inside Hall: overlook the beautiful fields and mountains. Banquet Hall Our Banquet Hall has a unique, modern industrial touch, with exquisite views of the natural surroundings. The hall makes for a perfect setting for both wedding receptions. Our in-house team will ensure that your every need is catered for, so that you can experience a perfect wedding. Bush Lapa Our Bush Lapa is the ideal spot to enjoy the open air and relax underneath the stary sky with a bonfire and braai.