What does a wedding cost?
About R200,000 on average in 2025, with the venue a third or more. Here is what each part usually costs.
- Average total
- About R200,000 (2025)
- Venue
- R40,000 – R150,000
- Photographer
- R15,000 – R40,000
- DJ or band
- R6,000 – R25,000
What it costs
| Service | Typical cost | Who can do it | Must you? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding venues | R 40 000 – R 150 000 for the venue (2025 averages)* | Venues | Not required by law |
| Caterers | R 20 000 – R 50 000 in total (2025 averages)* | Caterers | Not required by law |
| Photographers | R 15 000 – R 40 000 for the day* | Photographers | Not required by law |
| DJs and bands | R 6 000 – R 25 000 for the day* | DJs and musicians | Not required by law |
| Hair and make-up | R 2 000 – R 5 000 for the couple* | Hair and make-up artists | Not required by law |
Who can do it
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Lieu De Grace
Venue · based in Muldersdrift
- Up to: 180 guests
- Setting: Chapel, Garden
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Langhams Lifestyle Estate
Venue · based in Fourways
- Setting: Estate or manor, Garden
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Bergvallei Estate
Venue · based in Muldersdrift
- Venue hire from: R 1 000
- Setting: Estate or manor, Garden, Chapel
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Blended by Mpumi
Hair and make-up · based in Randburg
- Packages from: R 2 500
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Joy Photography
Photography · based in Roodepoort
- Packages from: R 9 500
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The Lakeside
Venue · based in Pretoria East
- Up to: 160 guests
- From: R 1 400 a guest
- Venue hire from: R 34 000
- Setting: Dam or river, Garden
By service: Venue · Catering · Photography · Music · Hair and make-up
Sources
- Bridebook South Africa: how much does a wedding venue cost? (2025) (2025)
- Bridebook South Africa: how much does wedding catering cost? (2025) (2025)
- Bridebook South Africa: the ultimate South African wedding budget breakdown (2025)
- Bridebook South Africa: how much does wedding entertainment cost? (2025) (2025)
Prices are typical ranges from these sources until we have enough real quotes from listed businesses. Always get a written quote.