10 | LUXlife Magazine Country Wedding Venue of the Year 2025 – Gauteng Offering opportunities for both romance and adventure, South Africa serves as the perfect one-stop destination for the entire wedding experience, from ceremony to honeymoon. Leveraging the country’s inimitable offerings, Oakfield Farm is a Gauteng-based wedding venue distinguished by its three carefully curated wedding locations spanning across 72 acres of gorgeous gardens and fields. Perfect for every occasion and every season, Oakfield Farm has been recognised for its seamless event co-ordination in the Global Wedding Awards 2025. We heard more from Carl Visser below, Owner and General Manager of Oakfield Farm. Located in Muldersdrift, Oakfield Farm is a wedding venue best known for its elegance, uniquity, and determination to bring its clients’ dreams to life. Offering magnificent grounds, exceptional cuisine, and inimitable service, Oakfield Farm has earned an esteemed reputation as a leading provider of outstanding occasions steeped in unhurried luxury. What’s more, Oakfield Farm additionally provides an array of services catering to functions, expos, launches, and conferences, though wedding events remain its core specialty and passion. Oakfield Farm believes that every exceptional wedding is a masterpiece built from the flawless execution of its individual elements. Guided by this commitment, its team works tirelessly to ensure that each detail contributes to a seamless and unforgettable celebration. Oakfield Farm takes great pride in collaborating closely with its clients, delving into their unique story and event aspirations. With this distinct vision as its foundation, Oakfield Farm draws upon its extensive expertise to design and orchestrate bespoke weddings that reflect each couple’s dreams. Recognising that most couples plan their wedding for months, or even years, Oakfield Farm is steadfast in its dedication to crafting an experience that exceeds expectations and becomes a cherished memory for a lifetime. While surrounded by unparalleled scenery and a diverse landscape, Oakfield Farm is best known for its exceptional team. Each member of the team is dedicated to orchestrating premium events that are as seamless as they are luxurious and opt to work with a collaborative approach. There is no such thing as “it is not my job” at Oakfield Farm, as the team know that by supporting one another, they can achieve the extraordinary. This dedication shines through every facet of the venue’s operations, catching the attention of countless visiting guests who have commended this commitment. “As before and forever to continue, our staff remains the most constant and deserve thanks for the success of our business,” Carl shared. “After all, it takes a village to maintain Oakfield Farm, and we are a well-oiled collection of individuals bringing years of experience together – ensuring no problem remains a problem for long! Oakfield Farm has been in operation since 1991 and we are fortunate to have some of the very first staff members still on our team, with most of our team having been here for ten years or more. I think this is a testament to all our love for Oakfield Farm – the investment of our own lives into the success and future of the venue.” To ensure this sustained success, Oakfield Farm keeps a close eye on industry developments with the aim of remaining competitive. The global wedding industry is still reeling from the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, but there has been a very encouraging rising interest in both locally and internationally booked weddings. It may still be some time before the market reaches its pre-pandemic figures, but Oakfield Farm is incredibly excited about the promising shift. Within South Africa’s market specifically, certain unique challenges such as loadshedding and immigration crackdowns have arisen. A seasoned venue such as Oakfield Farm, however, has been able to roll with the punches and keep ahead of the curveballs by remaining prepared for the unknown. This will be Oakfield Farm’s approach moving forward, as the business prepares to navigate 2025 with innovation, enhancement, and expansion. We at LUXlife magazine have no doubts that the luxury wedding venue will continue to evolve with the market to provide premium spaces and services to happy couples from around the world. “Last year, we had so much that we wanted to accomplish but not everything came to fruition,” Carl recalled. “While this has not changed our plans, we are taking it a bit slower this year to ensure that we do not put the cart before the horse! At the same time, there have been a significant number of changes made. Every improvement, as with all that we do, is to improve the experience of each couple getting married at Oakfield Farm.” Contact: Carl Visser Company: Oakfield Farm – Wedding & Function Venue Web Address: www.oakfield.co.za Mar25085
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