So you want to get married but you can’t afford it? Why not have it abroad? South Africa is the perfect country to have a wedding. Why? We have flights from many international destinations. We have beautiful weather. We have great scenery. The South African Rand gives you good value for your Pound/Euro/Dollar. We have MANY venues to choose from. Our hospitality industry is well developed for tourists. Your guests will have an experience of a lifetime. You can do an African Safari Honeymoon.
How does one start? Well, for one you should get in touch with a PCO (Professional Conference Organiser) or Wedding planner. Hatfield Conferences is a good place to start as they can book flights and car hire in conjunction with your function. Contact mariette@hftmce.co.za for a quote! They will stay as much in your budget as possible and will give you advice on where you can save. For instance, by making your own invitations and place cards. These are also easy to stick in your luggage!
Next you need to establish your budget. To give you an idea, a basic wedding in South Africa can cost around R50 000. The Rand is about R10 to the US Dollar. But check the exchange rate daily (ZAR=US$). So you can look at $5000 for a basic wedding for 100 guests. This will include the venue, menu (buffet menu), tables, chairs, décor (table cloths, chair covers, centre pieces, crockery and cutlery and overlays), flowers, music (DJ), dance floor and one night in the honeymoon suite. You have to add the following costs: dress, suite, wedding party attire, hair/make-up/nails, flights, accommodation, car hire, honeymoon, gifts (for guests), invitations etc.
Once you have a budget in mind you can start with selecting a venue. This will depend upon what you want, for instance, a beach wedding will cost less but you always have the wind (and possible rain) to think of. The weather in South Africa is pretty predictable so there’s not too much to worry about. If you would prefer a bush/safari style wedding you should budget for more. These venues are normally luxurious and private, which make them more expensive. Also take into consideration how far your venue is from a major airport. This will add to your cost if you have to travel long distances. 
Keep logged in for weekly posts. We plan to take a topic per week and let you know as much as possible. For now, think about your wedding abroad.
How does one start? Well, for one you should get in touch with a PCO (Professional Conference Organiser) or Wedding planner. Hatfield Conferences is a good place to start as they can book flights and car hire in conjunction with your function. Contact mariette@hftmce.co.za for a quote! They will stay as much in your budget as possible and will give you advice on where you can save. For instance, by making your own invitations and place cards. These are also easy to stick in your luggage!
Next you need to establish your budget. To give you an idea, a basic wedding in South Africa can cost around R50 000. The Rand is about R10 to the US Dollar. But check the exchange rate daily (ZAR=US$). So you can look at $5000 for a basic wedding for 100 guests. This will include the venue, menu (buffet menu), tables, chairs, décor (table cloths, chair covers, centre pieces, crockery and cutlery and overlays), flowers, music (DJ), dance floor and one night in the honeymoon suite. You have to add the following costs: dress, suite, wedding party attire, hair/make-up/nails, flights, accommodation, car hire, honeymoon, gifts (for guests), invitations etc.
Once you have a budget in mind you can start with selecting a venue. This will depend upon what you want, for instance, a beach wedding will cost less but you always have the wind (and possible rain) to think of. The weather in South Africa is pretty predictable so there’s not too much to worry about. If you would prefer a bush/safari style wedding you should budget for more. These venues are normally luxurious and private, which make them more expensive. Also take into consideration how far your venue is from a major airport. This will add to your cost if you have to travel long distances. 
Keep logged in for weekly posts. We plan to take a topic per week and let you know as much as possible. For now, think about your wedding abroad.
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