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Wedding & conference venue in Pretoria East
Welcome to Chez Charlene
An oasis of beauty
Twenty-seven hectares
of private country
estate in Pretoria East
In the quiet countryside of Pretoria East, Chez Charlene pairs refined elegance with a warm welcome. Horses graze the far fields, chandeliers catch the late light, and every detail is curated so that the only thing left for you to do is enjoy your day.
Two venues, each with its own chapel: the Boutique Venue for up to 100 guests and the Main Venue for up to 400. Seven rooms on the estate, and five-star catering prepared in our own kitchen. This is a one-stop shop in the truest sense.
- Each with its own chapel
- 2 venues Each with its own chapel
- Boutique Venue, maximum
- 100 guests Boutique Venue, maximum
- Main Venue, maximum
- 400 guests Main Venue, maximum
- Private country estate
- 27 hectares Private country estate
- ABIA award-winning
- 5 star ABIA award-winning
Our spaces
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100 - 400 guests
Grand & timeless
Main Venue
Majestic chandeliers, a wooden dance floor, teak bar and cigar lounge. The chapel seats 350 beneath full climate control and in-house sound.
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40 - 100 guests
Intimate & French-styled
Boutique Venue
Enveloped by water ponds and pristine gardens. Stylishly intimate, with an undercover dance floor on the outside patio.
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20 - 350 guests
Equipped & professional
Corporate Events
PA system, roving microphones and an in-house sound engineer. Conferences, launches and year-end functions with catering built in.
Find out morePricing 2026-2027
Venue hire, plus your menu
Hire depends on the venue, season and day. Your coordinator, chapel, reception set-up, sound engineer and backup power come with it. Prices exclude VAT.
A unique, one-stop shop
Where every need is
met and exceeded
In-house cuisine
Plated or semi-buffet, with menus designed around you and prepared in our own kitchen.
Planning & coordination
A dedicated in-house coordinator and planner, and Function Managers on the day.
Sound & lighting
State-of-the-art systems run by our own in-house sound engineer.
Uninterrupted power
Backup generator and solar - load-shedding never touches your day.
Accommodation
Seven rooms on the estate, including the honeymoon suite for your wedding night.
Secure parking
Secure parking on the estate, and a dedicated function manager on site.
In their own words
Couples who trusted us
with the day
It is with great pleasure to write this letter with reference on our experience with your team. Myself and my husband, as well as guests, are extremely pleased with your service. The food was excellent, service from chefs as well as waiters were extraordinary!
Janine & Daryn
Please afford us the opportunity to thank you for all the hard work in making our dream come true at your exceptional venue. From the first meeting with Deoné we just knew we had found the people we needed to make it all happen. We did not even bother looking at any other venues.
E.P. and Annelie
Thank you very much for all you did for us, your team is superb, we've been treated so well and couldn't have asked for a more perfect special night, you went beyond our expectations and amazed us. We would most definitely recommend this gorgeous venue.
Tanya & Chester
Your team was so professional, and everything went off so well. The food was delicious, and the decor was simply stunning. The guests were raving about the special dessert. I know this is something that you do every day, but for us it was truly a wonderful experience. Well done!
Adam Cheis
We were so privileged to have had our wedding at Chez Charlene, and grateful for all the advice and planning leading up to our big day. Our guests all said the same thing: it was a very beautiful wedding. The day wasn't without hiccups, but the professionality of your staff, and your kindness and expertise made it all a huge success!
Emmanuel & Tebogo
We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your amazing team for making the wedding of our dreams. You surpassed anything we could have imagined and hoped for. Thank you for taking the little ideas we had and bringing them to life. Everything was so magical and breathtaking.
The Mfekas
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