A wedding is a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.
How Much Does A Small Wedding Cost In South Africa
According to professional wedding planners, Great Occasions, the average cost of a wedding in South Africa is between R70,000 – R80,000 for 80 to 100 people. However, the group notes that these going prices per head (R700 to R800) could easily escalate to R1,500 or R2,000 per person (R200,000 for a wedding).
How much do wedding venues cost in South Africa?
THE WEDDING VENUE AND CATERING
So let’s start from the top. We recommend you put 50% of your budget towards your wedding venue and catering for the day. R50 000 – R60 000 will get you an amazing wedding venue with about R45 000 for catering when working on 100 guests which makes for R450 per person.
How do you plan a wedding on a small budget in South Africa?
Get married at home. If you don’t have a pretty garden, then someone you know does.
Get a friend to bake the cake.
Rent or borrow as much as you can.
Make your own bouquet.
Outsource the food.
Cut the guest list down to a priority list.
Involve friends and family.
A word of advice.
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 gifts for the bridal party.
How much is a wedding planner in South Africa?
Generally, a wedding planner could set you back around R35 000 – R85 000, but it’s not unusual for a planner to cost a lot more especially for international couples.