The cost of a wedding. Costs vary greatly depending on the size and location of the wedding. According to professional wedding planners, Great Occasions, the average cost of wedding in South Africa is between R70,000 – R80,000 for 80 to 100 people.

Expect to spend an average of $4,075 for a wedding of 66 guests — $62 a plate. As wedding sizes return to pre-pandemic sizes, the cost of food (per plate and in total) will rise.

Determine Fixed Costs Add up the fixed costs and then multiply the per person charge by the number of people. Add these two numbers together to get your final cost for the job and then add in your profit.

Americans spend $33,391 on average for their weddings, according to the The Knot’s 2017 Real Weddings Study. Much of the average wedding budget is spent on the venue itself. However, other factors — including the floral arrangements, catering, and party favors — can drive up a wedding budget if you aren’t careful.

How to pay for a wedding with no money:

1. Get a personal loan.
2. Take out a home equity loan.
3. Use credit cards.
4. Have a simple wedding.
5. Ask family for help.
6. Ask guests for money.
7. Crowdfund.
8. Enter a contest.

6 Months

1. Secure Your Main Vendors.
2. Choose Your Dress.
3. Book a Hotel Room Block for Guests.
4. Schedule Your Engagement Shoot.
5. Figure out Your Guest List.
6. Consider Hiring a Wedding Coordinator.
7. Send Your Save the Dates.
8. Hire the Rest of Your Vendors.

Your 3-Month Wedding Planning Timeline

1. Get the basics out of the way.
2. Hire a planner.
3. Ask your wedding party.
4. Find a wedding venue.
5. Create a vendor team.
6. Shop for attire.
7. Set up registry.
8. Communicate with your guests.

Once you find the idea that works for you, you’ll be itching to start planning and send out some adorable save the dates.

1. Choose a small, non traditional venue.
2. City Hall wedding.
3. Replace formal caterer with food truck.
4. Destination wedding.
5. Try a potluck meal.
6. Camping celebration.
7. Backyard wedding.

These numbers may vary a little depending on who you’re speaking with, but a small wedding typically includes 50 people or under, a medium wedding has a guest list of anywhere from 50-150 guests, and a large wedding has over 150 attendees.

micro wedding

9 Ways To Keep Your Wedding Simple

1. Make your guest list the A-list.
2. Hire a wedding planner/day-of coordinator.
3. Pick a venue or setting that looks great au naturel.
4. Get married and have your reception in the same place!
5. Embrace “All Inclusive”.
6. Give your bridal party fashion freedom.
7. Shorten the timeline!

How to Stick to a Small Wedding Guest List

1. Make your wedding adults-only.
2. Limit plus-ones.
3. Only invite immediate family members.
4. Keep it to your close friend circle.
5. Keep your final list private.
6. Try not to overthink anyone’s reaction.

Explore 35 of our favorite budget-friendly wedding finger foods:

• Potsticker Spoons.
• Bar Munchies.
• Veggie Skewers.
• Soup Shooters.
• DIY Taco Bar.
• Mini Pigs In a Blanket.
• Potato Salad Cups.
• Mexican Corn on the Cob.

In general, you need to think about:

1. Venue for the wedding (church, registrar, etc.)
2. Reception.
3. Entertainment.
4. Flowers.
5. Food, drink, and wedding cake.
6. Photographs.
7. Transport and Lodging.
8. Invitations.

Relax with closest friends and family By surrounding yourself with your loved ones who know you best, you will feel relaxed and be able to enjoy your special day. An intimate wedding offers you a celebration with close-knit friends and family where you don’t have to worry about putting on a show.