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Wedding in South Africa

Safari, wine and spectacular nature

Cape TownWinelands
📍 Overview❓ FAQ📋 Planning
LANGUAGEEnglish (+ 10 others)
CURRENCYZAR
FLIGHT TIME11-12 hours
BEST SEASONOct-Apr
PRICE RANGE€4,500 - €19,500+
LEGAL MARRIAGEYes, easy

South Africa offers a unique combination – ceremony with Table Mountain as backdrop, safari wedding or wine wedding in the Winelands. Incredible value and no time difference.

Important Information

What you need to know before planning your wedding in South Africa

Legal Wedding

South Africa is easy for legal weddings. Minimal document requirements.

Best Time

October-April is summer season. November-March is warmest.

Currency

Fantastic exchange rate makes South Africa very affordable for Europeans.

Safari

Combine the wedding with safari – a unique experience for guests.

Popular regions in South Africa

Each region has its own character and charm

Cape Town

Cape Town

Spectacular city with Table Mountain, beaches and culture. One of the world's most beautiful cities.

Table MountainBeautiful beachesVineyardsCosmopolitan
PRICE RANGE€4,500 - €18,000
BEST FORCouples who want everything
Tips: Camps Bay for beach ceremonies with Table Mountain backdrop. Constantia for vineyard weddings. October-April best weather.
Winelands

Winelands

Rolling vineyards and Cape Dutch architecture. South Africa's answer to Tuscany.

VineyardsGourmet foodRustic elegantFantastic wine
PRICE RANGE€6,000 - €19,500
BEST FORCouples who love wine and food
Tips: Franschhoek for gourmet food, Stellenbosch for vineyards. 45 min from Cape Town. March-April harvest season most beautiful.

Timeline & Checklist

An overview of important milestones

12-18 months before
✓Choose area
✓Book planner
✓Start guest list
9-12 months before
✓Book flights
✓Arrange accommodation
✓Choose vendors
6-9 months before
✓Arrange documents
✓Book safari
✓Save-the-dates
3-6 months before
✓Confirm vendors
✓Invitations
✓Activities
1-3 months before
✓Final confirmations
✓Logistics
✓Packing

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