Wedding decor & supplies

Wedding decor and supplies in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

Small wedding decor items such as guest books, table runners and place card holders cost roughly R 24 to R 385 each, while arches start from about R 4,500 and large set-ups cost more. The quickest way to get current prices for your wedding is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers reply in the chat with their own offer.

Rules and hire terms

Hire agreements can put the risk on the hirer. One South African decor company's terms ask the hirer to indemnify the supplier against claims for damage, injury or fire, so read the damage and fire clauses before you sign. Ask who pays for damage to rented arches, tables or chairs. Keep a copy of the signed terms with your quote.

Season and outdoor set-ups

Summer runs from December to February and is hot, so ask how outdoor arches and fabrics are fixed against wind and sun. Winter runs from June to August, and cold evenings change plans for outdoor receptions, so keep an indoor option in the request.

Sizes, delivery and what to ask

Give sizes in centimetres, for example a 180cm garland or a 16.5 x 27cm basket, and quantities as a number of pieces, since sellers quote per item. Silk and artificial flowers are sold by the piece, so state how many you need. Ask whether the price includes delivery to your city, which may be Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha, and whether set-up is included. If you rent, ask when items must be returned after the wedding.

What to put in the request

Name the accessories you need, the quantity and the style or colour scheme, and say whether you want personalisation or custom-made pieces. State whether you want to buy or rent, give your wedding date, your city and your budget in rand, so sellers can quote each item.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For dresses and suits, see wedding dresses or wedding suits, and how BlaBlaPrice works explains the steps.