“The Husband Knows Something”: Wedding Guest Shows Up in White Wedding Gown, SA Astonished

• A wedding guest did the unthinkable and arrived at the ceremony looking similar to the star of the show, attracting attention to the venue
• The bold moment was shared on TikTok, showing her even standing next to the bride on stage with others
• The clip sparked outrage and wild theories, as social media users flooded the comment section discussing her choice of outfit and her reasons
• Briefly News spoke with Zamasango Makhalima, the founder of ZamSan Events, an event planning company known for creating dream weddings with a personal touch

Drama came crashing into a wedding when a guest arrived in a white dress fit for a bride, wearing a matching hairstyle with the lady of the moment.

The clip, posted on TikTok by @esther_collection, had everyone gasping and being judgmental about the situation, with many saying they would have chased her away.

The guest steals the spotlight at a wedding

In the short clip, a guest is seen seated at her table with other attendees, wearing a full-on sleeveless wedding dress. The vibe turned awkward real quick when she was seen next to the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen on stage, standing boldly as ever.

The groom gently tapped the bride on the shoulder with a serious look on his face, probably to alert her to what was going down. The energy was off, and one could feel the second-hand embarrassment through the screen.

SA Wedding costs

We at Briefly News spoke with Zama Makhalima to get the inside scoop on what couples can expect to spend on weddings in Mzansi, whether they're going for something simple or over-the-top.

We asked her the average cost of a small wedding in SA right now. She said:

"For a small wedding with around 50 guests, you’re looking at roughly R50,000 to R100,000. That usually covers venue hire, food, basic décor, and maybe a DJ. It's doable on a tighter budget if you're willing to compromise on things like location or custom décor.

For a medium and large wedding, she added:

"Medium-sized weddings with around 100 guests are sitting anywhere between R100,000 and can run up to R200,000. Of course, that depends on the venue chosen, catering style, and entertainment. Live bands and premium décor will push that figure up quickly. Again, there are ways to cut corners, which can make the amount slightly cheaper.

For big weddings, we're talking 200 guests and up, one is likely to spend R300,000. But, it can easily go over R1 million, especially if the couple wants an all-out luxury experience with international performers, designer gowns, and gourmet menus.

The team asked Zama if there were ways to cut costs without making the wedding feel cheap. She added:

"Absolutely! Focus on fewer guests and go for quality over quantity. A beautiful, cosy wedding can feel more luxe than a big one if it's well thought out. Also, by working with a planner who knows trusted suppliers, we can get better rates.

Or do all the planning and preparations with friends and family, and cut out the event planner fee. This option comes at the cost of robbing the bride-to-be's peace of mind as she may not enjoy her wedding due to exhaustion from the preparations."

When asked what advice she has for couples planning a wedding on a tight budget. The events planner said:

"Start early, and be realistic. Pinterest weddings are gorgeous, but they cost real money. Decide on your must-haves and cut the rest. Do ask for help, whether it's family, friends or your planner, if you're out of ideas or unsure of things. We love making magic happen, no matter the budget."

SA reacts to the wedding video

The comments section was lit with outrage. Many said the woman should have been kicked out the moment she walked in, by either the bride's family or friends. Some couldn’t believe she had the nerve to wear a wedding gown to someone else’s big day. Others speculated that she and the groom might’ve had a history, saying her actions screamed jealousy and envy.

User @Lerato Mathe added:

"😭🤣 You allowed her? I wouldn't even see her because my mom and siblings would do their job and chase her."

User @miakhathu said:

"The husband knows something, even the way he tapped ur shoulder says it all."

User @kwenzekileM added:

"Makoti 😳😳 why is she standing next to her, even the husband is trying to tell her to move, but ngathi akamuzwa (she's pretending not to hear)."

User @Boikgantsho-Pleasure commented:

"She's secretly competing with you☝️."

User @miakhathu shared:

"The husband knows something, even the way he tapped ur shoulder says it all."

User @Wivine asked:

"Y'all couldn't chase her? 😂I would've understood if it was an evening dress that the bride was wearing and she wore the same one, but this is legit a wedding gown 😂😂😂mungemu fukuza."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A money-savvy woman shared the costs of her and her partner's wedding outfits, saying she bought her dress from Shein for R950 and her partner’s suit from Chinatown for only R1,150.
• A local lawyer advised couples to have antenuptial agreements when getting married to protect their assets for their kids' sake, and Mzasi had mixed reviews about that.

Source: Briefly News