The Ways to Have a Cheap Wedding in South Africa

How much does a small wedding cost in South Africa?

The starting cost of a wedding in South Africa is approximately R200000+ (£9274) which includes all basic aspects of your wedding such as venue, stationery, hair, makeup, catering, drinks, photographer, flowers, DJ, cake and wedding planner.

How to have a Great Wedding on Budget in South Africa?

• Limit the Guest List

it only makes sense to invite fewer guests to your wedding. When deciding who to invite for your special day. Wedding guest lists can easily grow out of control over time, so before you invite your closest colleague or next-door neighbour, consider the budget and whether their presence is absolutely necessary.

• Save on Attire

 One of the expensive part of wedding budget is the Attire. Recently, looking exceptionally good as become a wedding trend, getting custom-made outfits for your bridal party and many break the bank, just for showbiz not considering the aftermath. Attire is essential for any wedding to ensure that the couple and their entourage look their best on such an important day. You can simply have them wear whatever they want as long as it aligns with the theme of your wedding. You can give your bridesmaids specific instructions to follow to help them select the most appropriate dress. For Instance, a dress code, like an all-white or any preferred colour.

• Go Paperless

The World is becoming a Digital World currently, and we all have to catch up. Once upon a time, was when it was a necessity to print invitations to your friends and families even the ones nearby, but that is necessary this days. Although, personalized stationery might be a nice touch, but it will probably end up in your guests’ rubbish bin after the wedding is over. That is where websites, E -invites, mass mail and so on. Going paperless is a more cost-effective way to send out invites while allowing you to manage your guest list effectively.

How much does a cheap wedding cost in South Africa?

Even though the chart above shows the average cost of an economical wedding could be R300 000+, you can easily cut the costs down to R2500 p/person or less. The South Africa Wedding Industry Report for 2021, by The Wedding Expo, showed that a lot of couples in South Africa spent between R200 000 – 250 000.

Who pays for the wedding in South Africa?

It is traditional for the bride’s family to pay for the reception, church fees, groom’s ring, invitations, flowers, music and the gifts for the bridal party.

How much does a marriage officer cost in South Africa?

It will cost you around from R2500, if you plan to make your marriage legal without a ceremony or an exchange of rings or vows.