Garden
Configured capacity: up to 100 guests. Final suitability depends on your layout and event requirements.
Gather at Southern Light
Events and venue hire in Constantia
Bring people together at Southern Light Country House in Constantia, Cape Town. Plan a private celebration, wedding or corporate gathering with venue areas and services suited to your requirements.
Plan your event
Venue spaces and guest capacity
Tell us your guest count, preferred layout and any catering, equipment or styling needs. Our team checks which areas can accommodate your event safely and comfortably.
Patio
Configured capacity: up to 30 guests. Final suitability depends on your layout and event requirements.
Guest Lounge
Configured capacity: up to 14 guests. Final suitability depends on your layout and event requirements.
Capacities for different spaces must not be added together to estimate a combined event limit. Your quotation confirms the agreed areas and setup.
One enquiry, tailored to you
Build your event request
Your occasion
Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, private functions and corporate gatherings. Share your preferred date, times and estimated guest count.
Catering & styling
Explore published partner packages, compare indicative prices and choose the services you want us to discuss.
The finishing touches
Furniture, tents, table settings, décor, technical equipment, entertainment and photography can be requested through the optional service checklist.
A simple path to your quotation
- Tell us about your event.
- Select packages and any additional services.
- Review the indicative price guide and submit your enquiry.
- Our team checks feasibility and prepares your tailored quotation.
Venue hire varies by event. Unpriced services are quoted individually; published estimates do not guarantee availability or confirm a booking. Refundable security deposits are shown separately in the final quotation.
Need accommodation for your guests? Include it in the same event enquiry so our team can discuss your requirements.
Create your event enquiry Speak to our teamA closer look at the property
Explore the garden, terrace and shared spaces while planning your occasion. Photos show example settings; furniture, styling and exclusive use are agreed in your quotation.
Event planning questions
What events can I enquire about?
You can enquire about weddings, birthdays, baby showers, private functions and corporate gatherings. Share the occasion, date, guest count and requirements so our team can assess suitability.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?
Capacity depends on the selected space, seating layout and event requirements. Refer to any published space capacity above, then ask our team to confirm the suitable guest count for your setup.
Can I request catering and decorations?
Yes. The event enquiry form shows currently published partner packages and optional services. Select what you want to discuss, include dietary or styling requirements, and our team will prepare a tailored quotation.
Can I ask about using my own supplier?
Yes. Select the own-supplier option for catering or decoration and describe your arrangements. Supplier access and any applicable conditions must be agreed with the team.
Can event guests stay at Southern Light?
You can include accommodation requirements in the same event enquiry. Tell us the stay dates, number of rooms and guest details. Room availability is checked separately from event-space availability.
Is my event booked when I submit the form?
No. The form creates an enquiry. Our team checks feasibility and availability, prepares your quotation and explains the acceptance, payment and booking-confirmation steps.
Are the guide prices a final quotation?
No. Published estimates are a guide. Your final quotation confirms the venue areas, quantities, services, prices, payment requirements and any refundable security deposit.