Video of Randburg Home Affairs Wedding Leaves South Africans Considering Budget-Friendly Option

Video of Randburg Home Affairs Wedding Leaves South Africans Considering Budget-Friendly Option

  • One woman documented her Randburg Home Affairs wedding and shared the video on social media
  • The wholesome video gained significant traction and gave insight into the process of a civil marriage
  • The footage has many people considering similar budget-friendly weddings over traditional big celebrations
Woman showed off her wedding at Home Affairs
A South African couple got married in a simple ceremony at the Randburg Home Affairs in Johannesburg. Image: @balie_dm
Source: TikTok

A woman didn't just have her wedding day recorded; she turned it into a viral sensation!

SA couple gets married

She took us on a journey from getting ready to the moment she said her vows in a TikTok video uploaded on her account, @balie_dm.

She wore a minimalist white wedding dress and signed the marriage certificate with her husband at the Randburg Home Affairs office.

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Affordable wedding ideas

Forget the extravagance; the couple proved that simplicity and love can steal the show. Their private ceremony sparked conversations about alternative wedding options.

Watch the video below:

Mzansi marvels at budget-friendly wedding

South Africans found the wedding to be a breath of fresh air. Many said a lavish affair is not needed to celebrate love.

@Auramoatlhodi said:

"People think I’m joking when I tell them that my partner and I are going to have a civil wedding and I’ve seen more people do it and I’m inspired."

@GO_SEgO_NnA shared:

"This is what I want, but I have my mother who wants to invite the whole community. "

@Thembi.M posted:

"I did this on a Friday then Saturday we called close family for a braai to celebrate."

@SerahAlexis wrote:

"Way to go, and the wedding money can be used to build a house or a beautiful honeymoon!"

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@sweethunnytee asked:

"Firstly congratulations, you looked stunning. Secondly, how did you make a booking? I am struggling."

@Tsungai_MuNdau_we_Kanyi posted:

"Same route. Same Home Affairs. He paid lobola then we went to this Home Affairs. Wish you the best in your marriage."

@malebs27 mentioned:

"It’s weird that I want this but my partner wants a big wedding. "

@nontobekomahlalela added:

"My dream wedding. Congratulations, babe."

Couple opts for low-budget wedding celebration

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that from the décor, catering, venue, photography, entertainment and wedding attire - wedding ceremonies do not come cheap these days.

A woman took to social media to share how she and her husband decided to sign a marriage certificate at Home Affairs. They came to terms with the fact that they wouldn't be able to afford the wedding of their dreams.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za