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The Perfect Fit is where we help you make sense of the ceremony, the paperwork, the choices, and the occasional wedding-planning wobble. Start with the question that brought you here, then take the next step when you're ready.

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Legal and documents

Can foreigners get married in South Africa?

What couples need to know when one or both partners hold a foreign passport – the documents required, the Home Affairs interview process, and how much time to allow.

9 July 2026 · YWC

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A couple outdoors on their wedding day

Getting started

How far will a marriage officer travel for your wedding?

What is included in travel for a private marriage officer, where surcharges apply, and what to do if your venue is outside the standard allowance — including the Vaal, North West, Mpumalanga, and other provinces.

20 July 2026 · YWC

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Legal and documents

What documents do you need to get married?

The documents you need to get married in South Africa – what most couples need, plus what changes when either partner has been married before or holds a foreign passport.

9 July 2026 · YWC

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Bride and groom standing side by side on their wedding day

Legal and documents

Marriage officer vs Home Affairs

What a marriage officer does, what Home Affairs does, and how the two fit together when you are getting married in South Africa.

9 July 2026 · YWC

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A bride's red shoes on her wedding day

Words and rituals

How to write wedding vows

How to write wedding vows that sound like you – from finding the right starting point to knowing when they are ready to say.

9 July 2026 · YWC

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