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The Laughing Forest

Elysium, KwaZulu-Natal
4.5 on Google · 188 reviews

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Up to 200

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Indoor

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Ballroom wedding venues · Beach wedding venues

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About The Laughing Forest

The Laughing Forest is set in the coastal dune forest on the KZN South Coast.

We have various options for your special wedding day. #The beach #Grassed terrace overlooking the sea #Indoor Chapel. There is a Reception Hall that can cater for a maximum of 200 guests. Accommodation on site includes a honeymoon suite and 7 cabins that can sleep a maximum of 35 guests. There is other accommodation in the area if required. Email The Laughing Forest

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4.5

188 Google reviews

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Mobile Occupational Medicals

Google review

Didn't stay over, but beautiful venue for a wedding or special occasion

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Charmain Bezuidenhout

Google review

Such a beautiful location! Had the privilege of photographing a wedding here last Saturday and I have to say the food was to die for! Seriously the most delicious and tender lamb I've ever had. I highly recommend using this venue for your wedding.

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Mariaan du Toit

Google review

Had a pleasant stay there with my family. We were there attending a wedding. We encountered a welcoming hostess, Debbie, and friendly and helpful staff. The venue was clean and neat with direct access to the beach. To top it off, the food was fantastic! Lots of gratitude, thank you.

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Jaco Bronkhorst

Google review

My wife and I were looking for an all-inclusive wedding venue, but for a small group of people, 30 in total. The Laughing Forest Venue ticked all the boxes. It has a beautiful ocean view with all the decorations and a three (3) course menu was included. Best of all, it was affordable! The owner, Debbie, with her husband Phil, runs a tidy ship. The venue is very neat, well maintained and felt classy. On our wedding day, 23 November 2024, everything ran smoothly! The guests couldn't stop talking about that gorgeous view. The meals that were served were top-class as well. As part of the package, Debbie provided the honeymoon suite for the bride and groom. There was an unexpected gift placed in our room which made us feel very special. This was a perfect end to a perfect day. It was a bittersweet moment when we had to leave as Debbie really went out of her way in the months prior to our wedding to assist us in every way possible. I highly recommend this venue to any couple who wishes to get married and have a pleasant and hassle-free experience! My rating: A+++

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20 Cowry Dr, Elysium, 4185, South Africa, Elysium, KwaZulu-Natal, 4185

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