For Couples
Plan your perfect
wedding, stress-free
Discover curated vendors with real pricing, get matched to your style in minutes, and plan your entire wedding with free tools -- all in one place.
Why Novia
We believe planningyour wedding should beexciting, not exhausting.
When we started planning our own weddings, we ran into the same problems every South African couple faces. Vendor websites with no pricing. Hours spent emailing just to get a ballpark number. Spreadsheets scattered across Google Drive. No way to know if a vendor was any good until after you had already paid the deposit.
We built Novia to fix all of that. A single place where you can discover curated vendors who show real prices, get matched based on your actual style and budget, and plan your entire wedding with tools that are genuinely free -- not "free trial" free, but free forever.
Hidden pricing
Real rates from day one
Endless searching
Smart matching in minutes
Scattered planning
One dashboard for everything
How It Works
From quiz to wedding day,in six simple steps.
Take the Dream Builder Quiz
Answer a few questions about your style, guest count, location, budget, and must-haves. Our Dream Builder uses your answers to understand exactly what you are looking for -- so every recommendation feels personal, not generic.
Start the QuizFree Planning Tools
Everything you need to planyour wedding, in one place.
All planning tools are completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no trial periods. Just sign up and start planning.
Wedding Checklist
A timeline-based task tracker that guides you from engagement to the big day. Never miss a deadline.
Day-of Agenda Builder
Build a minute-by-minute schedule for your wedding day. Share it with your bridal party and vendors.
Guest List & RSVP Manager
Track invitations, dietary requirements, table assignments, and RSVPs in real time.
Budget Tracker
Set your total budget, allocate by category, and track actual spending versus planned. Stay in control.
Vendor Messaging
Chat directly with your vendors in one place. Share files, ask questions, and keep every conversation organised.
Quote & Invoice Management
Review, compare, and accept vendor quotes. Track invoices and payment history in your dashboard.
Safe & Secure
Your money, your control.
We built escrow protection into every transaction so you never have to worry about losing a deposit or chasing a refund.
Pay
You pay your vendor through Novia. Funds are secured immediately.
Held in Escrow
Your payment is held safely by Novia. The vendor is notified but does not receive funds yet.
Confirm & Release
Once the vendor delivers, you confirm and funds are released. You are always in control.
Milestone Payments
Pay in stages, not all at once.
Many vendors offer milestone-based payments -- a deposit to secure the booking, then instalments tied to deliverables. Each milestone is held in escrow independently, so you only release funds as work is completed.
Your money only reaches the vendor after you say so.
Every rand is protected from payment to delivery. That is the Novia promise.
Novia Trust Badges
Know exactly who you are booking.
Recently joined the platform. Approved by our editorial team but building their track record.
Portfolio reviewed, identity confirmed, and pricing validated. A solid, dependable choice.
Consistently high ratings from real couples. Proven reliability and professionalism.
The highest tier. Exceptional service, outstanding reviews, and top-tier delivery on every booking.
Dispute Resolution
What if something goes wrong?
We hope you never need it, but our resolution process is there if you do. If a vendor fails to deliver what was agreed, our team steps in to mediate and find a fair outcome.
Flag the issue through your dashboard. Our team is notified immediately.
We review the details with both parties and work towards a resolution.
Full refund for non-delivery. Partial adjustments for scope changes. Fair outcomes, always.
Protected by Novia
Escrow payments, verified vendors, and dispute resolution on every booking.
Your money is safe
Every payment is processed through Paystack with bank-level encryption. Your funds are protected from the moment you pay until your vendor delivers.
Curated vendors only
Every vendor on Novia is reviewed and approved by our editorial team. We check portfolios, pricing, and professionalism so you do not have to.
Free forever
All planning tools -- checklist, budget tracker, guest list, agenda builder -- are completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no trial periods.
Transparent fees
There is only one fee: a small 2.9% processing fee when you pay an invoice through the platform. No hidden costs, no surprises.
The Novia Promise
What makes us different.
Real pricing, no surprises
Every vendor shows starting prices upfront. No more emailing ten vendors just to find out who fits your budget.
Free planning tools
Checklist, budget tracker, guest list, and messaging all in one place. Everything you need to stay organised and stress-free.
Protected payments
Pay deposits through Novia with escrow protection. Your money is held safely until you confirm the vendor has delivered.
Get Started
Your dream wedding
starts here.
Take the Dream Builder quiz in two minutes and get matched with curated vendors who fit your style and budget. It is completely free.
Questions? Email us at hello@novia.wedding