Minnie Dlamini claims she paid R1.5 million for her wedding

Minnie Dlamini has made a fresh revelation about her high-profile wedding to her former husband, Quinton Jones, claiming she paid approximately R1.5 million for the celebrations while he contributed nothing.

The South African television personality shared the details during an interview on Thando Thabethe’s drive show on 947, bringing renewed attention to the couple’s lavish 2017 wedding and the divorce proceedings that followed.

Nearly nine years after their wedding celebrations, Dlamini’s comments have put the financial arrangements behind the highly publicised event back in the spotlight.

Minnie Dlamini opens up about her wedding costs

Dlamini and Jones married in a traditional ceremony in July 2017 before hosting their white wedding in September at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, Western Cape.

Their celebrations attracted significant public attention, with the couple’s wedding preparations and ceremonies later documented in the three-part television series Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones.

The series offered viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the celebrations, which became one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in South Africa at the time.

Dlamini’s latest account has now added another layer to the story, with the presenter alleging that she personally covered the R1.5 million bill while Jones paid nothing.

The claim has reignited interest in the costs associated with celebrity weddings and the financial arrangements that can sit behind events that appear glamorous to the public.

Dlamini addresses speculation about spousal maintenance

During the interview, Dlamini also addressed speculation surrounding her divorce from Jones, dismissing reports that he was seeking spousal maintenance from her.

The presenter firmly rejected the suggestion, making it clear that she does not financially maintain men.

Her comments have brought renewed attention to the former couple’s financial circumstances as their divorce continues to attract public interest.

However, her statements about the wedding costs and the reported maintenance claims reflect her account of the situation. The available information does not independently establish the full financial arrangements between the former couple.

A look back at Minnie and Quinton’s marriage

Dlamini and Jones announced their separation in February 2022, after months of reflection, family consultations and counselling, according to their public statement at the time.

Their announcement brought an end to a marriage that had lasted nearly five years.

The former couple said they intended to remain friends and prioritise co-parenting their son, who was born in 2020.

Their separation also marked a change from the public image of their wedding celebrations, which had been shared with viewers through their television series.

Since the announcement, the couple’s divorce has remained a subject of public interest, particularly whenever new details emerge about their relationship or financial arrangements.

Dlamini’s latest remarks have once again placed the former couple in the headlines, this time with a focus on the reported cost of their wedding and who she says paid for it.

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Source: IOL