Traditionally the costs of a wedding are divided as follows:
THE BRIDE AND FAMILY
·Bridesmaid’s dresses and accessories
·Bride’s dress and accessories
·Hair and make-up
·Wedding gift for the groom
·Gifts for the attendants (shared with groom)
·Groom’s wedding ring
·Going away outfit
·Press announcements
·Invitations
·The reception (venue, food and entertainment)
·Transport for the bride, attendants, bride’s mother and groom’s parents
·Flowers
·Photographer and videographer
·Insurance
·Overnight accommodation for close family
·Parent’s of the bride’s own outfits
·Wedding cake
THE GROOM AND FAMILY
·Registry office / church fees
·Gifts for attendants (shared with bride)
·Wedding bouquet
·Bride’s engagement and wedding ring
·Honeymoon
·Button holes for himself and the male attendants
·His outfit.
However, these days strict etiquette is outdated and unpopular, and often bridal couples pool financial resources when it comes to paying for the wedding of their dreams.
The costs involved in making a traditional wedding are phenomenal, and even though a young girl may have dreamed of the princess she will be on her wedding day, often this is financially unrealistic. It is unwise to start out ones married life in debt simply for the satisfaction of a single day, so make sure you know what your limits are. Often a less expensive untraditional ceremony and celebration can be classy and definitely more memorable.
You can expect to pay for the following:
Stationary-R45 and upwards per person
The ceremony-Christian R500
Jewish R5000
The Reception-From R2000 to R20000
Flowers-Between R5000 and R25000
The Cake-Between R500 and R1600
Photographs-R4000 to R15000
Videographer-R4000 to R8000 (depends on number of
cameras and angles)
Music-Classical trio about R1200
Jazz duo about R1600
DJ R1500 – R3000
Live band R7000 upwards
Dresses and accessories-Anything from R500 to R50000
