Here’s Why You Should Get Married in South Africa

You may picture South Africa as an underdeveloped country, where finding the perfect suppliers will be difficult. This couldn’t be further from the truth! No matter where you currently live, we think it’s well worth it for you to get married in South Africa. 

Blue skies

Did you know that South Africa gets around 2500 hours of sunshine per year, compared to Europe’s 1000? Finally, you can say hello to outdoor ceremonies! And speaking of the sky, nothing beats an African sunset. This means that no matter what time of day your wedding is at, you’re guaranteed to have gorgeous wedding photos! 

Natural beauty

South Africa has it all! Lush forests, stunning beaches, mountains, the winelands, romantic waterfalls, grasslands, and urban skylines. Wherever you choose to get married, you’ll have a breathtaking backdrop. 

The exchange rate

You may not be considering a destination wedding because typically, they’re expensive. Well, here’s a fantastic reason to get married in South Africa: the exchange rate. If you are earning pounds, euros or dollars, you’ll get much more bang for your buck! 

Stick around for your honeymoon

When you think about your honeymoon, do any of these activities sound appealing to you? Lazy days on the beach, luxury spa days, a safari experience, shark cage diving or bungee jumping. If you get married in South Africa, there’s no need to travel anywhere else for your honeymoon. Stick around and enjoy any of the relaxing or adventurous activities at your fingertips. 

World class suppliers

People may assume that finding great wedding suppliers in South Africa will be difficult, but that’s totally not true. South Africa is home to five star hotels, designer boutiques that sell incredible wedding dresses, pristine restaurants and impeccable catering. Your guests won’t be disappointed by the top class musicians and award-winning wines! To top it off, South African wedding photographers are known for their creativity and world class standards. 
Speaking of suppliers, we’ve created a fabulous way for you to find your dream wedding suppliers. So, if we’ve convinced you to get married in South Africa, click here to take a peek at our Supplier Finder. Instead of contacting each supplier individually, you can put in your wedding date and details, and send your enquiry to multiple suppliers at once! It’s genius!