Getting married in South Africa
South Africa is a superb destination for a wedding or a honeymoon. This diverse county combines the true taste of Africa with all the comforts of home. There's so much to see and do, with so many sensational spots for a wedding. It may be a cliche but South Africa really is the trip of a lifetime.

Wedding venues
South Africa boasts a range of possibilities for wedding venues. There is a wide variety of beautiful settings including fabulous beaches, stunning mountains and romantic winelands. The country also offers some of the best safari in the world with the chance to see incredible wildlife.

South Africa wedding weather
The weather in South Africa is mainly dry and sunny but the further east you go, the more likely you are to experience rain. Cape Town in the far south of the country can also receive it's fair share of the wet stuff but nothing like we're used to in the UK.

It's worth remembering than South Africa is a huge county, some five times the size of the United Kingdom. The whether does vary from region to region, so it's always best to check the exact area you are thinking about visiting.

South Africa marriage laws
To get married in South Africa, you must be resident in the country 24 hours prior to the ceremony. You will need to present proof of ID in the form of original birth certificates and valid passports.

If either you or your partner is divorced or widowed you must also take with you your Decree Absolute or your former partner's death certificate. In South Africa, you must be 18 and over to marry without evidence of parental consent.

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