Minnie Dlamini Says She Forked Out R1.5 Million For Her Wedding While Quinton Jones Paid Nothing!

Minnie Dlamini has opened up about the price tag behind one of South Africa’s most talked-about celebrity weddings, and her revelation has left the internet with plenty to say.

The television personality claims she spent a whopping R1.5 million of her own money on her 2017 wedding to ex-husband Quinton Jones, excluding sponsorships received for the celebration. And when asked why her former husband did not contribute financially, Minnie’s response was so short that it practically invited another round of gossip: “Next question.”

The revelation came during a recent conversation with radio personality Thando Thabethe on 947, where Minnie revisited the financial side of her marriage.

While extravagant celebrity weddings often leave fans wondering who paid for the flowers, designer outfits, venues and champagne, Minnie’s account has put the spotlight firmly on the money behind her big day. Kodwa ke, was this a case of love conquering all, or has an old marriage story just opened a brand-new can of worms?

Minnie Dlamini’s R1.5 Million Wedding Revelation Sparks Debate

For those who remember the wedding spectacle, Minnie and Quinton celebrated their union in two ceremonies in 2017. Their traditional wedding took place in Durban on 8 July, before the couple exchanged vows at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West on 16 September that year.

The celebrations attracted plenty of attention, but Minnie’s latest comments have shifted the conversation from the romance and glamour to a question that gets people talking every time: who actually paid for the party?

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According to Minnie, she personally covered R1.5 million in wedding expenses, with sponsorships excluded from that amount. Her brief “Next question” response when Thando asked why Quinton did not contribute has since become the sort of soundbite that social media can run with for days. Hayibo! Sometimes, it is not the lengthy explanation that gets people talking, but the one line that leaves everyone filling in the blanks.

The former couple announced their decision to divorce on 15 February 2022, after nearly five years of marriage and a period of separation.

Minnie has also pushed back against claims that she is financially supporting her ex-husband, firmly stating that she does not maintain a man. With the divorce proceedings reportedly still ongoing, the latest revelation has given online commentators fresh material to debate, although the financial details of their private arrangements remain a matter for the former couple.

Social Media Reacts To Minnie Dlamini’s Wedding Confession

As expected, the comments section has turned into a full-blown debate, with some users questioning why Minnie would publicly share the details while others are focused on what they believe the revelation says about the marriage.

The reactions range from jokes about who got the better deal to arguments about traditional wedding customs and the financial responsibilities of a couple. Kodwa, as always, Mzansi is not a place where a juicy celebrity confession gets to pass without a few strong opinions!

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Here are some of the reactions:

@LNMthiyane: “So she married herself and now has to pay for it for the rest of her life”

@Mama_Bridgie: “Ooooh Bawo💀💀💀💀💀💀😭. No wonder he wants maintenance, a precedent was set and she was the provider 😳😳😳😳”

@RSomadoda: “She is announcing it so that you know that the guy is useless. And there was no gold to dig from him”

@zah02: “I would have taken that secret to the grave 🤣”

@Moshibudii: “It's fascinating how far some women are willing to go for the married status. They'll even fund the whole wedding and settle for the bare minimum just to be able to say ‘I'm a wife.’”

@londid53: “Why would you choose to have a cheap wedding if have the money ? Niyasangana nina. The man pays lobola, ibizo and his family yenze umembeso that’s it - there’s no obligation to finance anything after that. That’s why mostly umshado wenzelwa kwa makoti. Niyathanda ukusanganela ku Mini, Msuzo yenu !”

@NozibeleTshoben: “Bathong, why is she telling us this? Akere they agreed to do that at the time?”

So, Mzansi, let’s settle this one in the comments: if one partner can comfortably afford a R1.5 million wedding, should they pay for it themselves, or should the costs always be shared? And do you think Minnie’s “Next question” was the perfect response, or should she have explained more? Siyalalela!