Flexibility is the name of our game and for the “do it yourself couples” our very popular alternative, Self Catering option allows couples to arrange their own wedding and source their own service providers & we will provide the perfect venue. For the “ not so brave “ we have a team of highly skilled professionals who will take care of all the stress and arrange the catering, decor, flower arrangements , photography, videography, DJ’s as well as recommend cake and dress designers. Thistlewoods can accommodate up to 220 people inside our venue at a seated banquet, or up to 450 people in a marquee erected in the garden. If desired, ceremonies can be conducted on our veranda , in the garden or in an adjacent tent. At Thistlewoods, our wedding venue hire packages for the self catering option include standard tables & chairs. If required crockery, cutlery, white seat covers, white table linen, white linen serviettes, and champagne and wine glasses can be arranged as well as any other requirements you may have. We go out of our way to help you create your exceptional memories. Ceremony & Reception All under one roof at one wedding venue Avoid driving from one place to another, keep it simple, neat and convenient, all at one wedding venue. Perform your ceremony outdoors on the lawn or on the verandah or under a stretch tent. On completion of the ceremony your guests can move through to the welcoming area to sip on cocktails and crunch on canapes while you and your bridal party snap away photographing your special memories. Party the night away & feast on a buffet fit for a king.