LGBT Weddings
Gay, Lesbian, Same Sex or just LGBT weddings have been legal in South Africa since 2006. As of early 2019 there are approximately 180 registered Civil Union Marriage Officers.
According to Statistics South Africa same sex marriage registrations comprise just 1% of all weddings. Having said that though, while the overall number of weddings have reduced since 2013 the overall number of Civil Unions have increased over the same time period.
The numbers will only increase as more LGBT weddings take place where more people are exposed to them and it becomes a routine or a not unusual occurrence.
In 2017 and 2018 we solemnized around 5% of all same sex weddings in the Gauteng province. We view this as a specialty and we take great pride celebrating weddings for people of all races, cultures, religions and orientation. Two people getting married is always a wonderful thing!
So you want to elope
Elope is defined as "run away secretly in order to get married." In years passed this had a bit of a negative connotation - the idea that star crossed lovers, who were forbidden from being married for reasons of religion, culture or status, would run away and get...
Do we have to get married under a roof?
No. Of course that's not the full answer. There are some marriage officers who will not perform a wedding in the open, some will do a ceremony outside but insist the register be signed indoors. While most will perform your wedding wherever you want. The law...
Changing your surname when you get married
It has been traditional for centuries for a woman to assume her husband's name when they get married. A majority of woman still do this today but you may not be aware of what the options are. Even fewer are aware that men may now assume their spouse's name if they...
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