Wedding Planning Guides
The honest guide to planning a South African wedding.
Find out what a wedding in South Africa could cost, from venue hire to the budget for your whole day.
Featured · Photography
Cape Town wedding photographer from R18 000 (2026)
R18 000 for a shorter day to R100 000 for established names in Cape Town. Check published wedding photography prices from Riekert Cloete and ZaraZoo.
25 August 2026 · 8 min read · by Daan van Rees
Budget
SA wedding cost 2026: about R200,000 for 100 guests
For about 100 guests, our core wedding budget starts at about R200,000, and the sky is the limit. See the full breakdown.
25 September 2026 · 5 min read
Budget
Small Wedding Costs in South Africa: From R42,000 (2026)
Planning a small wedding in 2026? Compare four South African packages for 20 or 40 guests, from R42,000, with food, inclusions and extras explained.
25 September 2026 · 4 min read
Venues
Cape Winelands Wedding Venue Costs: From R10,000 in 2026
Published Cape Winelands wedding venue prices for 2026, from R10,000 to R683,400. Compare hire, seasonal rates and what the headline price leaves out.
25 September 2026 · 7 min read
Venues
Western Cape Wedding Venues: 12 Real Prices for 2026
Compare 12 Western Cape wedding venues for 2026, from R10,000 venue hire to weekend packages. See what each price buys before choosing your shortlist.
25 August 2026 · 6 min read
Catering
SA wedding catering from R700 per person (2026)
R700 to R1 250 per person is our 2026 estimate for wedding catering in South Africa. See the three quote layers and how drinks are billed.
25 August 2026 · 10 min read
Flowers
Wedding flowers cost in SA: R20,000 budget (2026)
Our 2026 planning estimate starts at about R20,000 for a full wedding flower brief in South Africa. See where to spend and how to shape the look.
25 August 2026 · 4 min read