1on1 Gateway Wedding Reception Venue in Umhlanga Rocks

1-on-1 Events Centre situated at Gateway Theatre of Shopping is a social events facility capable of seating up to 1000 guests in four separate venues.

1-on-1 is situated on the first floor, overlooking the central fountain and palm boulevard of the spectacular centre. Gateway Theatre of Shopping's range of food, beverage and entertainment facilities are available to conference delegates as well as activities such as the 4x4 track, climbing wall and Wavehouse can be used for teambuilding events. The Barnyard Theatre, Ster Kinekor movie and Imax theatres offer further opportunities as venues. All together 1-on-1 Events Centre provides event organisers with multiple conference and event options.

Durban interior designer, Ian Falconer created a cutting edge interior through the use of charcoal grey and bright accent colours, with dramatic lighting effects in the entrance lobbies that consolidate the upmarket, contemporary feeling of this exciting facility. In addition to the latest conference equipment, interactive features include plasma screens for the display of corporate names and logos or for use as televisions.

Mission Statement

1 on 1 Events Centre - Gateway is a sophisticated, designer event venue with a conference centre that has cutting edge interior, completely different to events and meeting centres around South Africa . Dramatic lighting effects, state of the art equipment and a team of specialist staff create the perfect venue to host your conference. The essence of the word 1 on 1 will be felt through the relationship, communications and service levels you will experience through our enthusiastic team. Moving away from traditional conference centres, 1 on 1 Events Centre houses 4 separate function venues within the main conference area.

Motto

Innovation, sophistication and a passion for eventing with a difference. This is 1 on 1 Events Centre - a leader in the forefront of creative and stylish banqueting.

Backsberg Estate Cellars

Backsberg lies on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains, equidistant from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is the ideal location to host a function in the heart of the Cape winelands surrounded by history and old Cape Heritage, spectacular views and a wonderful ambiance.


THE BACKSBERG CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION VENUES

The estate is entered through an archway formed by magnificent old trees that line the mile long driveway and leads to manicured lawns and garden beds bursting with colour and fragrance. Explore the beautifully maintained gardens revealing a wedding photographers dream. Follow a pathway to the maze or an alcove enveloped by the branches of Plane trees and soak up the ambiance of true Cape Heritage and history.

Neville's Place at Backsberg, our Function venue, was opened in November 2006. Sliding partitions transform this versatile venue into smaller areas to accommodate groups from fifty up to two hundred and fifty guests. High ceilings and wooden floors enhance the overall appearance and ambiance of this large venue. There is access via three separate doors onto a verandah overlooking the estate gardens and mountains in the distance. Folding doors open into a magnificent courtyard boasting and a cozy corner complete with a feature fireplace. An elegantly decorated, versatile annex with a feature fire place and private entrance from a verandah overlooking the Manor House is linked to the venue by a covered passage and may be used as a Private Boardroom, Reception Area, or Children's Entertainment Area.

The options on this beautiful estate are endless with allocated lawns, surrounded by nature and breathtaking views. You may choose your outside venue.

An exclusive venue with a definite "wow" factor, the historical Vat Cellar, is also available for Wedding Ceremonies and smaller functions.


BACKSBERG EVENTS

Lee-Ann has joined the Backsberg team as the Events Manager and is based on the Estate. Lee-Ann is available to assist you with any information you may require regarding our facilities. Together with Extreem Kwizeen we have a professional and dedicated team with years of local and international experience in the hospitality and catering industry who will assist you step by step in planning your Function or Conference down to the finest detail.

The Pavillion Conference Centre

A Waterfront Wedding is well within your grasp. The Pavilion Room with its light airy grace, spectacular views and terrace overlooking Table Bay, is your canvas, the environment your muse. The Pavilion's event co-ordinators will assist you in every detail from wine selection and menu creation to lighting, décor and sound and they are as committed to your big day as you are. c

Herolds Bay Eco Resort Wedding Venue

The Restaurant, with the appropriated name “Down To Earth”, build with clay, straw and timber and provides a rugged but stylish interior with high wooden ceilings and stained glass gables. It also has a huge wooden deck overlooking the rolling green landscape with the blue Indian Ocean in the background. The restaurant provides traditional country style dishes including favourites like oven baked lam shank, deboned pork rib stuffed with dried fruit and bacon and brie parcels. The restaurant boasts its own wine cellar with a wide selection of handpicked South African wines. With a variety of yellow wood tables and blackwood chairs, the restaurant can seat up 100 guests. In the evening, when the last of the sun’s rays light up the stained glass gables, it really provides a spectacular setting.

The Bush Lapa, set in an African rustic theme, provides traditional food cooked on an open fire. The open-air setting is quite unique; one can sit around the fire, gaze at the stars, or have a captivating view of Mossel Bay in the distance. In the one corner, an intimate stage provides the perfect setting for a host of local artists to display their musical talents. The menu includes oxtail and lamb potjies served with a variety of vegetable dishes or an authentic South African spitbraai. Add to it our ‘secret recipe' roosterkoek, sumptuous salads and desserts, and you are guaranteed a quality culinary experience. Our bush bar, situated within the lapa, is a perfect spot to quench one's thirst. The Bush Lapa can easily accommodate up to 200 guests.

Crawford's Beach Lodge

High dunes, unspoilt beaches, all the advantages of the Wild Coast in an exclusive setting, only 40 km from East London Crawford’s Cabins is set in the lush dune forests, on the beautiful Chintsa Bay Beach, Wild Coast.

We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-Catering cottages, and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life, and you want it to happen somewhere spectacular. Crawford’s Beach Lodge aims to make your day extra special, offering an exquisite venue, superb cuisine and a picturesque setting for a day you will never forget. Our dining room has seating for up to 100 guests with a dance floor. With its thatch roof and beautiful sea views this venue has plenty of charm and ambience.

With minimum decoration it is transformed into your dream wedding setting. Make use of the lovely local chapel, Chintsa Chapel for your wedding ceremony. Or combine your ceremony and reception in one venue. Chintsa East’s beach is the ideal setting for romantic memorable wedding photos. Make use of our pool with the ocean in the background or the garden for more beautiful photos.

We include the following in the Venue Hire, but please contact us for more details:
Setting up
Running a tab or cash bar
Round tables
Chairs and white chair covers
White tablecloths & White Serviettes
All glasses, cutlery and crockery.
Gift Table and Cake Table with Special Cake knife
Experienced and friendly staff.

Catering: Crawford’s has a wide variety of menus - from cocktail platters to exclusive cuisine. We offer a Bronze, Silver or Gold Menu, but please feel free to discuss your special requirements with us, as we are willing to accommodate your needs. We also provide, at an extra cost, cocktails and canapés, to the guests, during the time the bridal couple spend on the photo shoot.

Extra Charges
The Chapel: This can be arranged in the Chintsa East church (Cost paid directly to church committee). Alternatively we can arrange a Beach Wedding; (weather permitting). We have our conference room which we can convert into a chapel as a backup venue. Price on request.
Venue Charge:
Corkage: Corkage will not be allowed. No alcohol or food is permitted to be brought onto the premises.
Music & Flowers: We can assist you with hiring a DJ or a band at your special occasion. We can also assist you in providing you with various florists in the region.

Two Oceans Restaurant

At 34°21´24˝ south, 18°29´51˝ east, Cape Point itself may be the most spectacular feature of the entire African coast. Jutting like a rocky knife into the Atlantic Ocean, its sheer cliffs plunge 200m into a churning white sea. The old lighthouse provides panoramic views of the point and both coastlines. This lighthouse is available for your wedding ceremony.

As you might expect from a lighthouse, it’s elevated, and the walk up to the viewpoint is a steep one. For anyone feeling less than fit or wanting to avoid the heat on a summer’s day, there’s a funicular (small tram) that’ll take you to the top in three minutes for a small fee.

The new lighthouse is visible further along the point. Its beam of 10 million candlepower (reduced from a former 19 million candlepower) shines for 63km to warn ships of the danger presented by the treacherous Cape Point. The walk out to the new lighthouse is quite long, but the views are rewarding throughout.

Diaz Beach at Cape Point is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches. Accessible only on foot, a fifteen minute walk down the cliffs surrounding the sparkling white sand of the beach- Diaz Beach is a popular surf spot for its metronomic right break. But swimming is not recommended; the currents are dangerous, and the sea very cold.

The weather at Cape Point can be extreme and unpredictable. Ideally visit when the weather is good, and go early in the morning- in summer the wind often gets stronger as the day goes on. You’ll be hard pressed to find a day out from Cape Town that can beat the Cape Point Nature Reserve. In experiencing it you’ll probably come to appreciate how Sir Francis Drake described it in 1580:
“The most stately thing and the fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the Earth.”

Southern Right whales are the most common visitor to False Bay, and frequently use this area as calving and nursery grounds. The whales are seen from early June up until the end of November, with the peak month being October. Two Oceans Restaurant provides excellent views of these whales, with occasional sightings of Bryde’s whales, and humpback whales. Dolphin species in the region include the Bottlenose dolphin, the Dusky dolphin, and the Heaviside’s dolphin (which is endemic to the west coast of Southern Africa)

Birkenhead House

Perched high on the cliffs of Hermanus, overlooking Walker Bay, is the magnificent Birkenhead House, an ultimate coastal retreat. Its elegant beach-house atmosphere reflects the beauty of its coastal setting with rare antiques, maps and art. Most of the eleven opulently appointed sea-facing studio rooms offer expansive vistas of Walker Bay and the distant Overberg Mountains. From the comfort of their residence, guests can look forward to sighting the majestic Southern Right whales that enter the sheltered waters every year to calve.

World-class cuisine, here, is a matter of course. Room service can bring a sumptuous breakfast to the comfort and privacy of your bedroom, or you may enjoy this on the front patio overlooking the expansive Walker Bay. Lavish meals and seafood delicacies are served daily and a selection of menus is available for your special day.

Facilities include a split-level swimming pool in a sheltered courtyard, an infinity pool above the ocean and a gym, spa and treatment centre, while two of Hermanus’ best swimming beaches, warm with the waters of the Indian Ocean, are on your doorstep.