The duties of a maid-of-honour or best man start much earlier than the happy couple’s special day. Bachelor and bachelorette parties are trademark pre-wedding events and usually the source of some truly memorable moments. We’ve rounded up a couple of venues and ideas in the Pretoria area to help you plan the perfect send-off into married life.
For A Night Out …
Bar Time in Menlyn Maine
Bar Time is a hip cocktail bar in the brand-new Time Square Casino Complex. This is a sophisticated kick-starter venue for a pub-crawl type of bachelors or bachelorettes.
Hogshead in Hazelwood
If the groom-to-be isn’t exactly the bar or clubbing type, opt for Hogshead for good beer, good food and great atmosphere.
Blos Café in Faerie Glen
If the bride-to-be isn’t the party kind of person, and you want to avoid the party turning into a kitchen tea, try Blos Café. With funky events like gin and sushi tastings as well as venue hire options, you’re bound to have a blast at Blos.
For Something Different…
Booze Cruise on Hartbeespoort Dam
For the best “dam” party in the area, hire the Harties Party Boat and take the bride- or groom-to-be on an unforgettable booze cruise.
Musiekskuur in Garsfontein
Musiekskuur is similar to a Barnyard dinner show but in a more intimate setting. If you really want to splurge, hire the future bride or bridegroom’s favourite local music act and throw him/her a private concert at this music venue in Garsfontein.
By Jana van der Linde