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How much does it cost to hire a wedding planner in South Africa?

How much does it cost to hire a wedding planner in South Africa?

Wedding planners can cost anywhere between R10 000 – R85 0000, depending on the package you choose and what it entails. Some wedding planners charge a % of your total wedding budget, while others charge a once-off fee. The Wedding Fairy offers On-the-Day Coordination and Full Wedding Planning at a once-off fee.

What should a wedding planner include?

A typical wedding planner binder has sections like:

  • Guest list.
  • Invitations.
  • Venue.
  • Wedding dress.
  • Bridesmaid dresses.
  • Groom’s attire.
  • Vendors.
  • Registry.

What are the basics of wedding planning?

Set a Wedding Planning Timetable.

  • Create a List of Priorities.
  • Find Your Wedding Vision and Pick a Venue.
  • Set a Wedding Budget.
  • Organize, Organize, Organize.
  • Plan Your Wedding Guest List Tactfully.
  • Register (Before Your Engagement Party)
  • Insure Your Engagement Ring.
  • How much do wedding planners charge?

    On average, a wedding planner costs $1,800 for a range of service packages. Higher-end estimates are over $4,000 while low ranges with minimal assistance can run several hundred dollars. Some wedding planners offer different levels of coordination to match both your budget and desired level of service.

    How much does a wedding cost in South Africa 2020?

    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.

    Is getting a wedding planner worth it?

    Wedding Planning Experts suggest setting aside 5-10% of your wedding budget for a wedding planner. Doing so goes far beyond convenience — in the end, a wedding planner helps couples save money and time while providing peace of mind on their wedding day.

    How to get a free wedding planner checklist?

    Download your FREE wedding planner checklist! No matter whether your big day is a year away, or just a few months; we’ve got everything you need to consider for your dream day! Decor? Check! Dress- and those fittings? Check! Bridesmaids, hair and DJ?

    How to plan a wedding in South Africa?

    Finding a beautiful wedding venue in South Africa is the easy part, finding a wedding venue that can accommodate your number of guests within your budget is the battle. Before you even start venue hunting you need to nail down your preferences in terms of outdoor vs indoor wedding. Decide if you want a natural feel or more modern look.

    When do you need to start planning your wedding?

    It doesn’t matter if your big day is twelve or three months away, there are certain things that need to happen during every stage of your planning. As the saying goes: failing to plan, is planning to fail.

    How to plan an engagement party in SA?

    Let the engagement partying begin! Look through books, magazines and Websites for wedding gown ideas. Start shopping for a gown. If there’s an engagement party coming up soon, register now. Announce your engagement to the world (that is, your local or hometown newspaper).