About Us!
Welcome to GATHER VENUE, we are Esté & Ryno Smook - venue owners and your event hosts! Esté is a full time teacher in the foundation phase and Ryno is a professional photographer within the corporate & wedding industries. GATHER was born out of a need for a local venue that hosts smaller events with flexible rental terms. After struggling to find a realistic venue for Esté’s 30th birthday ourselves… we knew there was a big gap in the market! GATHER is here to bridge that gap and allow everyone a chance to throw a memorable event no matter how ‘small’!
At GATHER VENUE you are more than welcome to supply your own decor, drinks and catering. However if you'd like for us to take care of all the admin behind your event, we can definitely do that! Here are some of our most popular quick add-ons to help polish your event. If you require more services we can hook you up with anything from a DJ to a Baker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A micro wedding venue is a smaller, intimate space designed for weddings of 20 to 50 guests. Our micro venue in Discovery, Roodepoort (West Rand, Johannesburg) is perfect for couples who want a romantic, affordable, and private wedding without the stress and high costs of a large venue.
Our venue is ideal for intimate weddings and events of up to 30 guests. This makes it the perfect choice for micro weddings, elopements, vow renewals, engagement parties, and private celebrations.
We offer all-inclusive wedding packages as well as venue-only hire. Packages can include:
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Ceremony setup
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Reception area with décor
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Photography & videography (optional add-on)
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Catering & cake options
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Bridal preparation space
Each package can be tailored to your needs, ensuring an affordable wedding in Johannesburg without compromising on elegance.
Yes! Our micro venue is also available for birthday parties, baby showers, kitchen teas, engagement dinners, anniversaries, corporate functions, and styled photo shoots.
We are based in Discovery, Roodepoort (West Rand, Johannesburg) – conveniently accessible from Randburg, Krugersdorp, and Sandton. Our location makes it easy for guests to travel and attend your event.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own caterer, décor team, or planner, or you can make use of our trusted suppliers. We offer flexible packages so you can create the wedding or event of your dreams.