Together, let's plan a beautiful ceremony, uniting two beautiful people!

The wedding officiant's tasks are the following:

Before the wedding

  • Instructing the bridal couple on the legalities involved (which should be considered well in advance).
  • Collecting the information needed to complete the marriage register.
  • Guidance on planning the ceremony - via e-mail, Zoom or personal - and preparations in general.
  • Optional: pre-marital counselling.
  • Preparing personally for the ceremony.

On the day

  • Liaising with the events planner, sound technician and others involved concerning the arrangements.
  • Conducting the ceremony with attention to the style and formality of the event, and the wishes of the bride, keeping a balance between professionalism, informality and humor.
  • Completing the register and issuing a Marriage Cerrtificate.
  • Handing over to the MC once the ceremony ends.

After the wedding

  • Registering the marriage at the Departement of Home Affairs.
  • Receiving and forwarding proof of registration to the couple.
  • Guiding the couple on receiving proof that the process has been completed by the Departement.

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Take note

  • The ceremony lasts 30-40 minutes, depending on the guidelines of the bride.
  • Requests for variations on the ceremony are always welcome. We'll go out of our way to accommodate them within the context of legal and church requirements.
  • The bridal couple can choose a Christian ceremony or one that is less so. Feel free to discuss this with us. We do want to tailor-make the event together with you. Whatever the choice, all guests, regardless of faith will be made to feel welcome and involved.
  • Ceremonies on weekdays, in our rooms and those not requiring registering (ceremony only) will be done at a reduced fee.
  • The marriage of foreigners in South Africa requires documentation that has to be acquired months ahead of time. Should you, as a foreigner, want to register a marriage in South Africa, please contact me as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, some requests will be referred to officiants who have specific expertise in the area.
  • We reserve the right to decline requests or weddings.
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