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For SA Wedding Vendors

Get paid on delivery,
not on promises.

Join South Africa's first escrow-protected wedding marketplace. Couples deposit before they commit your time — you get paid on milestones. No chargebacks, no ghosting, no chasing.

Escrow-protected payouts FICA verified Just 2.5% platform fee Lobola & umembeso ready

Why SA vendors join WedConnect

The platform built around how SA weddings actually work — with the trust infrastructure couples now expect.

Zero chargebacks

Couples authorise each payment release after the milestone is delivered. No PayFast disputes. No EFT reversals. The escrow risk sits with us, not you.

How escrow protects you

FICA-verified payouts

We handle FICA, AML, and POPIA compliance so you don't have to build it from scratch. Verified couples, verified banking, audit-ready records included.

FICA in 4 minutes

Built for SA weddings

Lobola, umembeso, nikah, multi-day planning — couples actively filter for vendors who get it. If you offer traditional services, you'll find your couples here.

Set up your first listing
Honest, transparent pricing

2.5% on each escrow release. Free to list.

Traditional wedding marketplace commission 10–15%
WedConnect SA platform fee 2.5%
On a R 95,000 venue booking, you keep R 92,625

No subscription. No setup. No commission on enquiries — only when an escrow release happens. The fee is shown line-by-line on every invoice we generate for you, and is VAT-reclaimable if you're registered.

Create your free listing

Just 5 fields — takes about 30 seconds. Complete your full profile later from your dashboard.

Please enter a valid email address
Please enter your business name
Please select a category
Please enter your city or town
Please select your province

Takes about 30 seconds. Your listing goes live once you reach 80% completeness.

What happens after you sign up

  1. 1
    Build your listing Add 8+ photos, write your description, set up Essential / Premium / Luxury packages. ~30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Upload FICA documents SA ID + proof of address + bank confirmation letter. We verify within 1–3 business days. What you'll need.
  3. 3
    Link your business bank account Universal branch code, business account in the registered name. All SA banks supported.
  4. 4
    Go live on search Your listing appears in couple searches across the platform. Most vendors get their first enquiry within 7 days.

Vendor questions, answered

The questions every SA wedding vendor asks before signing up. Each answer links to a deeper article.

Do I really pay only 2.5%?

Yes. There's no subscription, no listing fee, no per-enquiry charge. Our 2.5% comes off each escrow release — so you only pay when you've actually been paid. On a R 95,000 venue booking you keep R 92,625.

Read: how escrow protects your payouts →

What FICA documents will I need?

SA ID or passport, proof of address (under 3 months old), and a bank confirmation letter. For companies, also a CIPC registration document. Verification usually takes 1–3 business days, and payouts up to R 25 000 work with light-touch verification.

Read: FICA documents in detail →

When do I get paid out?

Each milestone you deliver triggers a couple authorisation request. Once they authorise, funds are released to your FICA-verified bank account within 1 business day. Standard split: 20% deposit on booking, 40% one month before, 40% on delivery.

Read: linking your bank account →

What if a couple cancels?

SA's Consumer Protection Act limits how much you can retain. Our cancellation policy templates (Flexible / Moderate / Strict) are all CPA-compatible. The escrow holds the funds until both sides agree on a refund split.

Read: handling a couple's cancellation →

Do I need a registered business?

No. Sole proprietors can list. You'll just need a personal SA bank account in your own name and an SA ID. If you're VAT registered, add your VAT number for SARS-compliant invoicing; if not, no problem.

Read: VAT, SARS and invoicing →

How do you handle POPIA?

POPIA compliance is built into the platform — consent capture, audit trails, encrypted messaging, data subject requests. We can also handle your Information Officer registration with the Information Regulator on your behalf.

Read: POPIA basics for vendors →

Can I pause my listing?

Yes. Pausing hides your listing from search but keeps your profile and active bookings intact. When you unpause, your search ranking returns. Useful for school holidays, restoration periods, or while fully booked.

Read: pausing your listing →

What if my listing doesn't show up in search?

Common causes: fewer than 4 photos, no pricing shown, FICA not yet verified, or service areas don't match the couple's search filter. Our health-check banner flags every issue specifically.

Read: why my listing isn't in search →

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