This cost of weddings guide will help you better budget for your wedding.

Planning a party for 100 or more can be challenging. Budgeting is key to planning a successful celebration. On average, weddings in Singapore cost about $30,000 to $50,000 and can go up to $100,000. The cost of wedding largely depends on the type of wedding you envision, as well as the scale of it and the number of guests you are planning to invite. This article will share with you the various components of a wedding (we will try to be as detailed as possible) and the average costs of each to help you better budget for it (there is a table summary at the bottom of the article). We also share our vendor recommendations with you. We share some wedding saving tips with you throughout this article, but I encourage you to download our wedding savings guide below.

Before you go, do not forget to download our free e-guide below. It shares 8 hacks that you can use to save up to $18,700 on your wedding! 

The Average Cost of Weddings in Singapore

1. ROM & Solemnization ($2,500 – $7,000)

It does not cost much to get legally married in Singapore. The actual cost to get registered is only $42 (Singaporeans & PR), and $380 if you both are foreigners.

The bulk of the cost comes in hosting a lunch reception. If your solemnization is separate from your wedding banquet, it will usually consist of a venue booking and a lunch reception.

Wedding Venue bookings ($1000 – $3000)

• If you plan to have your solemnization outside of ROM, booking fees for churches range from $1,000 – $3,000. Some churches take donations instead, and some churches are only open to members. See the church wedding venues in Singapore.
• If you are opting for a restaurant wedding venue, most venues quote a minimum spend on F&B. If you are able to hit that, they will usually waive any venue booking fee.
• Some venues charge a booking fee, and you can hire external caterers for your food
• Hotels have solemnization venues that you can use if you throw your wedding reception or banquet at their ballroom venues. 

Lunch Reception ($1,700 – $4,000)

If your lunch reception is after a church ceremony, you will usually hire a wedding caterer for your event.

Standard lunch menus average from $15 – 25 per guest. For 100-150 guests, it will range from $1,500 – 4,000.

For a more bespoke experience, menus start from $25 per guest. Your reception will start from $4,000 upwards for 100 guests. Here is a list of our Top 10 Popular Wedding Caterers in Singapore

Red Packet ($80 – $120)

It is customary to give your solemnizer a red packet. On average, people give about $80 – $120. The minimum amount is $50, as per the guidelines on the ROM website. If your solemnization venue is not at ROM, do accommodate the transportation cost.

2. Wedding Banquet ($16,000 – $40,000)

Wedding banquets on average cost about $1,200 per table around 15 pax). Chinese weddings on average have 150 – 200 guests, bringing the total cost to be $16,000 – $40,000 (for upper range hotels).

Depending on the venue you choose, 5-star wedding venues can start from $200 per pax. Check out our wedding venue recommendations for 2023, or you can simply pick a wedding venue to suit your wedding theme. You can find a full list of wedding venues in Singapore and banquet prices on Singapore Brides. 

Saving tips:

• Host your wedding on a weekday, or opt for a weekend luncheon instead. Prices will be cheaper.
• Instead of a hotel ballroom, you can opt for a Chinese restaurant. 
• If your parents insist on hosting it in a hotel, you can opt for a 3 – 4-star hotel, or a boutique hotel to save on cost.
• Host your solemnization just before your banquet, so you can skip the lunch reception.

Recommended Wedding Venue:

Pan Pacific Singapore

Wedding banquets in an elegant ballroom fitting for royalty

When it comes to wedding banquets, you can never go wrong with the Pacific Ballroom at Pan Pacific Singapore. Located right along Raffles Avenue, this distinguished wedding venue offers the perfect marriage of spacious elegance and exceptional cuisine, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable celebration. Its prime city location also makes it convenient and hassle-free for your guests. They will even get to arrive in style with the ballroom’s private driveway!

Now, once you are inside the ballroom, it feels as if you are a part of a royal wedding. The stunning centerpiece of the ballroom is a honeycomb ceiling, adorned with warm neutral tones and elegant amber crystal ellipse chandeliers that exude sophistication. This newly renovated space also features state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and a customisable lighting system, allowing you to set the perfect ambiance for your big day. And the best part? The Pacific Ballroom can host up to 650 guests, so you can enjoy your special day without the worry of leaving anyone out, ensuring all your loved ones can be part of your most special day.

Specially curated wedding packages to ease up the wedding planning process

Another thing we appreciate about Pan Pacific Singapore is that they already have wedding packages prepared for you. These packages take care of every detail, offering an eight-course menu from their renowned, award-winning Chinese restaurant, Hai Tien Lo. Your guests will also enjoy free-flowing drinks throughout the celebration. But that’s not all—Pan Pacific’s wedding packages also include everything you need for a seamless celebration, from a beautifully designed wedding cake and charming wedding favours to elegant invitation cards and stunning floral decorations that add a magical touch to your day. And of course, the wedding package already includes the bridal suite! 

If you ask us, availing wedding packages like these is an incredible value for your money as it saves you precious time during the wedding planning process. With the experienced wedding planners at Pan Pacific Singapore, you can rest assured that every detail will come together beautifully for your unforgettable celebration. Price starts at SGD 1808 per table of 10 guests. To know more, click here or contact their wedding specialists.

3. Engagement Ring ($2,000 – $6,000)

Most people budget around $2,000 – $6,000 for their engagement ring.

The average budget can get you a ~0.3 – 0.4 carat diamond (with setting), depending on where you purchase it from, and the specifications. 

Where to Buy your Engagement Ring:

MADLY Gems, for bespoke artisanal engagement rings

Homegrown in Singapore MADLY is an international award-winning bespoke jeweller who creates breathtaking, prismatic treasures for clients who value individuality when it comes to their jewellery. This sparkle house believes that true luxury is customised, not standardised. They also encourage their customers to shop around as much as they can before coming to see them. This way, you would “see the difference” of their gemstones that are carefully selected from the finest 1% of gem-quality material mined and cut by tradesmen who ethically source and craft for the world’s most renowned jewellery houses.

MADLY’s commitment to provocative design, peerless craftsmanship, and quality gemstones of exceptional colour, cut, and brilliance earned them a feature in the International New York Times, as well as worldwide recognition such as Singapore Tatler’s Best Jewellers, and ‘Jeweller Of The Year – Asia’ in the recent UK Luxury Travel Guide’s Lifestyle Awards 2018/2019. Expert jewellers of MADLY dedicate themselves to replicating your wishes from conceptualisation to finishing, making sure your jewel blossoms into something that’s worthy to be called the symbol of your love. They don’t just make jewellery for you; they make it about you! 

Click here to schedule an appointment with Madly Gems >

For more, read our guide on How to buy an engagement ring in Singapore or where to buy your engagement rings in Singapore. You may hear rumours of a 2 or 3-month salary rule of thumb for the budget, though my advice is not to be pressured by it. Buying an engagement ring is a solely personal decision.

Customising your own wedding ring nowadays is more common and affordable. Before buying a ring, be sure to do your research, or sign up for a class to learn more about diamond shopping. 

Saving tips:

• Rings from commercial retail outlets are generally more expensive for rings of similar specifications, as there is a markup for the retail spaces.
• Shopping online for cheaper alternatives could be an option, though be wary and only shop from reputable online jewellers. Make sure that your diamond ring comes with proper certification that matches the ring.
• You can choose to compromise measurements for one of the 4Cs – cut, clarity, colour, and carat to better fit your budget.

4. Wedding Bands ($400 – $6,000)

A pair of wedding bands on average cost between $400 – $6,000 for a pair.

The eventual cost will depend on the shop you purchase from, the brand, the type of material (18K gold or platinum), and the gem (diamond or gemstone) that you are including on your band. 

5. Bridal package for your Wedding gown & suit ($3,000 – $6,000)

Bridal packages cost about $3,000 – $6,000 on average. 

Bridal studios are often one-stop solutions. For convenience, you can pick up a bridal package that includes wedding gown and suit rental, pre-wedding/actual day photography, makeup and hairstyling services. The eventual cost depends on the inclusions you want. For the photoshoot, it depends on the locations and number of photos you wish to purchase. Some bridal studios have destination shoot services too. 

While it may be more expensive to go ala-carte, going ala-carte can allow you to select vendors with specific styles you prefer.

If you wish to go ala-carte,

• Renting an ‘off-the-rack’ gown on average ranges from $500 – $1,500, depending on the boutique you choose.
• Customising your own ‘made-to-measure’ gown on average ranges from $1,000 – $3,000.

Wedding shoes ($60 – $130)

I got my shoes from ChristyNg, which allows you to design your own. Though you can simply shop around the stores for a cheaper pair that will match your gown. Most bridal boutiques have accessories that you can borrow with the gown, otherwise, you can use your own.

6. Actual day wedding photography ($700 – $2,500)

Actual-day wedding photography on average costs $700 – $2,500. Check our Noteworthy Wedding Photographers for more recommendations.

7. Actual-Day Wedding Videography ($1,800 – $3,600)

On average, your actual day wedding videography will cost $1,800 – $3,600. The eventual cost depends on whether you want half-day (4 – 5 hours) or full-day (10 hours). For wedding videography, per hour rates on average range from $150 – $350. For more recommendations, check our Noteworthy Wedding Videographers.

Videography requires more equipment and manpower. Editing also takes more hours, and rushing out a same-day edit (SDE) can be stressful, hence the higher cost. But videography captures moving expressions that photos will not capture, so I highly encourage you to have a wedding videographer capture your big day. 

Recommended Wedding Videographer

50nFifty, for beautiful and heartwarming storytelling

Founded in 2013 by Creative Director Cino Chee, 50nFifty Productions has been producing beautiful images and impactful narratives for couples through their lenses. Photographing and filming since 2008, Cino is not a believer in formulaic and run-of-mill photography and videography. “Cameras alone do not tell the story, people do.” Known for his signature contemporary journalism style, Cino is on a constant quest to push boundaries as he moves hearts through his meaningful and purposeful creations.

On top of their vast experience and quality equipment used, Cino and his team make it a point to get to know you and your story, and find out what matters to you as a couple in order to capture the beautiful testimony of your love story on their cameras. 50nFifty offers storytelling videography for both pre-wedding and actual day. To maintain a high quality of their works, the team commits to no more than 3 assignments per month. Read their reviews here.

Click here to check out 50nFifty Productions >

Montages on average are about $100 – 300. You can do it yourself if you have the time, otherwise, click here for a list of montage vendors.

Saving tips:

• Opt for a company that does both photography and videography for combo packages. 
• Promotional packages may feature complimentary pre-wedding shoots, montages or SDE. Do ask if they are running any offers.

8. Pre-wedding Photography and Videography ($350 – $2,200)

Pre-Wedding Photography ($350 – $2,100)

A local pre-wedding shoot on average ranges from $800 – $1,200. The actual cost will depend on the number of hours and locations you require. Casual shoots are slightly cheaper. Opting for freelancing or newer photographers will get you slightly cheaper prices too.

Pre-wedding Videography ($900 – $2,200)

On average, a pre-wedding video or a Save the date trailer will cost you about $800 – $1,500.

Videography usually will cost more than photography mainly because the equipment is more expensive, and it takes a much longer time to shoot and edit videos.

Destination shoots ($5,000 – $8,000)

If you are opting for a destination shoot, budget about $5,000 – $8,000. 

Destination shoot packages on average start from $5000. The package cost will depend on the country you pick and how many days you require. Do note that the airfare and accommodation of the photographer would have to be borne by the couple sometimes. You will also need to budget for your own travel costs and expenses. 

Recommended Videographer:

Candid Moments Cinematography, for organic and spontaneous wedding videos

Candid Moments Cinematography is known for its epic drone shots and stunning timelapse and hyper-lapse footages, giving each wedding video a sense of spontaneity. While the team focuses on stunning cinematic shots, they also make sure that moments and emotions are captured seamlessly in its most natural and raw essence. The Chief Cinematographer and Director, Julian, prefers not to capture in a documentary style to keep the films organic. Candid Moments Cinematography also does not settle on mainstream music, they make sure that the track curated for the videos align with the couple’s personality and story. Read their testimonials here. 

Click here to check out Candid Moments Photography >

Saving tips:

• To avoid added travel costs for a destination shoot, an alternative is to seek out a local photographer from that destination (that’s what we did in for our Philippines wedding photoshoot!). 
• Photographers may organize destination shoots to specific countries each year. If you can plan ahead, you can sign up for a cheaper price.
• Bridal studios can offer you added convenience as they are able to take care of your gowns and makeup on top of photography. Bridal packages on average range from $3,000 – $6,000. That being said, be sure to find a reputable boutique with good reviews. Be sure to read through your package inclusions and T&Cs carefully. Some studios do not give all the edited copies and require a top-up. Personally, I prefer getting a dedicated photographer of my choice as I get to choose the style I want, but this may be an option for you to consider. 

9. Bridal Spa ($200 – $4,000)

Pamper your skin before your wedding to boost that glowing look brides have on their wedding day. Bridal Spa Packages on average costs $200 – $4,000, depending on the type of treatment, the number of packages and each duration that you pick. Check out our Top 10 Spas in Singapore for your Wedding Day.

Recommended Bridal Spa:

Porcelain, for skin refinement and innovative treatment

Porcelain has taken the industry by storm since its foundation by Pauline Ng in 2009, collecting 60 awards from media and recognised institutions. Taking nature and technology, two elements seemingly at odds with each other and merging them into harmonious skincare solutions enable this face spa to target the root of the problem and stimulate regeneration – never a symptomatic approach. All of Porcelain’s products are carefully formulated and crafted in-house using only the finest ingredients to ensure the consistently high-quality formulations that suit all skin types – specifically designed for use in humid climates like Singapore.

Each of Porcelain’s highly trained therapists notes down your skin’s stories to create a personalised treatment regime designed to accurately address your skin’s needs. Whether it’s the mask used for your spa facial or the moisturiser you bring home, you can be assured that your skin will be nurtured and nourished. They are also known for no hard-selling and transparency. Book an appointment here and walk down the aisle with that sought-after ethereal bridal glow.

Click here to check out Porcelain, The Face Spa >

On top of pampering your face, don’t forget to do your nails too! Check out these nail salons in Singapore. for my wedding, I brought my mum to The Nail Social for a pampering manicure and pedicure.

10. Makeup artist & hairstylist ($400 – $1,000)

Makeup artists (MUA) on average costs $400 – $1,000, depending on half or full day and how many looks you want.

Check out our recommended Noteworthy Makeup Artists and Hairstylists. See the price list of Makeup Artists in Singapore for wedding makeup rates.

Saving tips:

• Hire the same makeup artist for your pre-wedding and ROM/actual day and may get a promotional rate

11. Makeup & Attire for bridal party and moms ($500 – $1,000)

Budget at least $500 – $1000 for your entourage, depending on how big it is.

On average,

• Each outfit for a bridesmaid ranges from $50 – $100.
• For makeup and hairstyling, per pax costs about $100 – $150.
• For groomsmen, it depends on your choice of outfit.

For your mother and mother-in-law, it is optional to do this depending on whether they already have a suitable outfit, but we allocated about $300 – $500 each to shop for an outfit for them.

Tips:

• Have separate artists work on your family and bridal party. Depending on how many bridesmaids and the timeframe you have, you will want to allocate 1 artiste to max 3 bridesmaids. As I had 7 bridesmaids, their makeup was done by Eesha K (recently rebranded as EK Makeup Studio). They have a bigger team and were able to doll up my bridesmaids in time. 
• For our wedding, I got infinity convertible dresses from The BMD Shop ($15 – $55). These dresses made it very easy for they are free-sizing and they can be wrapped in different styles. Check out these blog shops to buy your bridesmaid dresses.
• Forever New also has many gorgeous collections for bridesmaids, though the pricing is more expensive from $100 – $200 for each dress. I bought my bridesmaids shoes from Mitju at $40 each. For our groomsmen, we got full suits from Zara during a sale, and each suit was about $150. We bought our ties online for about $10 each. Each groomsman wore their own brown shoes and an inner dress shirt. I’d suggest shopping during the sales period, like Great Singapore Sale (June-July), Black Friday or 12:12 to get good prices. Click here for photos.

12. Wedding Flowers ($500 – $3,000)

Depending on your needs, budget around $500 – $3,000 for flowers.

Below are the average costs of wedding flowers: 

• Bridal bouquet: $75 – $350
• Bridesmaids bouquet: $25 – $60 each
• Boutonnieres & Corsages for groomsmen and family: $15 – $45 each
• Floral decorations: If your venue does not provide floral decorations, the cost of this will depend on your requirements. On average, small centerpieces are about $50 – $100 each. A more elaborate flower centerpiece for the VIP table is about $100 – $200. For my wedding, our solemnization and dinner cost about $3,000 for flowers and we had centerpieces on every alternate table. To lower your cost, you can consider using more foliage (greens) for decorations rather than florals. 
• A floral arch or canopy will start from $400 onwards
• Car decorations: $150 – $350, depending on how elaborate

Saving tips:

• Opt for artificial flowers to save cost of wedding, and you can keep them as souvenirs too.

13. Wedding Planning / Styling ($1,000 – $6,000)

On average, wedding planning costs about $1,000 – $6,000 for the service fee. Do ask if the vendor includes actual-day coordination as well.

For a wedding stylist, the average cost is about $1,000 – $5,000 for the service fee. The fee excludes the props, rental of equipment, and eventual cost will depend on how extensive your decorations are. Check out the Top 10 Wedding Stylists in Singapore, and here is a list of popular wedding themes you can choose from.

You might want to budget an amount for decorations and props as well. Below are some elements you may want to consider. Here is a list of shops to get your wedding decorations and props. 

• Wedding arch
• Aisle
• Staging
• Reception/album table
• Table Centerpieces

Saving tips:

• If you opt for a hotel/venue that has incorporated styling and decorations into their packages, that may reduce the need to get an external vendor, thereby reducing the cost of wedding.
• You can opt for bigger props to make a statement piece, and possibly use for a photo backdrop. 

14. Wedding cake ($200 – $1,000) or dessert table ($600 onwards)

Budget around $200 – $1,000 for a wedding cake. A dessert table on average will cost you $600 onwards. 

If you are having a hotel wedding, they would have a model cake included in the package, as well as champagne. Champagne for popping costs about $40 – $80/bottle on average. Here are Top 10 Bespoke Wedding Cake Designers in Singapore. For our wedding, we got our wedding cake done by Winifred Kriste Cake.  

Here are Top 10 Wedding Dessert Table Caterers in Singapore. Our wedding dessert table was prepared by The Dessert Party.

15. Wedding Invitations ($200 – $500)

Wedding Invites cost about $1.50 – $3 per invite. Budget about $150 – $450 for this. Here are the Top 10 invitation designers in Singapore.

Recommended Wedding Invitations:

Mylin design & co. for personalised designs inspired by nature

What started as a desire to help friends to customise dreamy invitations for their weddings soon turned into a full-time commitment. To Mylin, designing can make a difference to everyday life and allows people to connect over meaningful designs. Her passion lies in exploring new textures and mediums, to create personalised invitations that express the couple’s unique style and identity. Each design is unique and meticulously handcrafted, all in line with her ethos of ‘less is more’. Often inspired by nature, her works are beautiful and surreal. Besides designing wedding stationery, her services also include creating wedding animation/video montage, reception styling, and corporate design. 

Click here to check out Mylin Design & Co. >

16. Wedding Car Rental ($400 – $600)

The average cost to rent a wedding car is $400 – $600. 

The cost depends on the model you pick and the hours you rent for. Here are 12 Places for Wedding Car Rental in Singapore, hopefully this helps you to reduce your cost of wedding. Do ask if the vendor has packages that include car decorations.

Saving tips:

• Alternatively, you can use your own car, or ask around to borrow a suitable car model

17. Photo Booth ($500 – $1,500)

Photo booth rates on average range from $500 – $1,500 for 1 – 2 hours.

The package cost depends on how many hours you require. Check out our recommended list of Noteworthy Photobooths for Your Wedding Day for the best deals to reduce your cost of wedding.

Saving tips: 

• If you wish to save on hiring a vendor, you can set up your own backdrop, and place a camera on a tripod to capture the ‘photo booth’ images as soft copies.

18. Wedding Entertainment ($500 – $1,000)*

Recommended Wedding Live Band

White Ribbon Live Music, for your own special love song

Made up of seasoned singers and musicians, White Ribbon Live Music draws on their exclusive talent pool to make sure that you get the best soundtrack for your wedding day. Local singer-songwriter Ruth Kueo stands as the founder – and with her co-founder, Ashton Koh – gathered experienced and talented music performers to create a strong team with versatile style. Their talent and knowledge in singing allow them to create new arrangements for the songs they play on various occasions – making sure that no performance is ever the same. This paved the way for them to play over 500 different weddings and events in the country and abroad successfully. They also continuously update and expand their repertoire to keep up with the ever-changing music scene. Upon request, their musicians can write and compose the song that conveys your love story, which makes the matrimony more special and unique on its own. With White Ribbon Live Music, you can find the perfect melody to resonate with your love story! 

Click here to check out White Ribbon Music >

On average, hiring a 2 piece band is around $1,000 – $1,300, while a 3-piece band cost around $1,300 to $1,600.

For emcees or wedding singers/band, budget around $500 – $1,000 for your spending. Here’s a list of Top 10 Wedding Emcees in Singapore.

Saving tips:

• Ask a friend to help you emcee. He/she could be part of your bridal party.
• If you have talented friends, you can ask them to perform/sing at your wedding. Alternatively, you could also do it yourself for a memorable evening!

19. Wedding Dowry ($1,000 – $3,000)

For Chinese weddings, you will have to prepare for the Betrothal gifts process, also known as Guo Da Li (过大礼).

The groom/his family will also give a dowry (also known as Pin Jin 聘金) to the bride’s parents as a traditional way of showing sincerity. You can decide on the amount you want. Usually, it will be presented in amounts with numbers like 6 and 8. You can purchase traditional packages to present along with the dowry. Read our full guide to Guo Da Li here. Here are the Top 10 Shops to get your Guo Da Li.

20. Honeymoon ($5,000 – $8,000)

The cost of your honeymoon depends on where you plan to go and how long you plan to stay. Most couples plan for a 2-week long holiday to somewhere more exotic.

A budget of $5,000 – $8,000 may take you to Europe, US, South Africa, Egypt if you plan early and secure your tickets on a promotion.

• Here’s a guide on how to plan your honeymoon
• Check out the top honeymoon destinations around the world.
• Here’s a guide on getting cheap flights with Skyscanner.
• Scoot flies to Europe destinations – Athens and Berlin – check it out here. You can fly to Santorini for about $300 per pax from Athens.

If you choose closer destinations like Indonesia, the Philippines, or Thailand, you can reduce your budget slightly. Though you may want to compensate by staying at a luxury resort which on average costs about $300 a night.

You can fly to Japan and Hong Kong for about $600 – $800 airfare, but accommodation in those countries are more expensive, averaging about $200 – $300 for a small room.

Countries like India and Myanmar are ‘exotic’ and have much cheaper accommodation so you can enjoy more for less. 5-star hotels only cost on average $100 – $200 a night, and they look stunning.

Not sure what to pack? Simply follow our honeymoon packing checklist.

Always be sure to get travel insurance for your trip. Check out the best travel insurance that is most suitable for your trip here.

21. Miscellaneous ($1,000 – $2,000)

You will need to budget a little extra for red packets given out that day to your bridesmaids during the gatecrash, vendors, and for presents and flowers for the family. Other miscellaneous costs include wedding favours, or an after party. 

Tip:

• Buffer about 5 – 10% extra on top of your total budget in case of any last minute expenses.

22. Table Summary

**costs are estimated and are rounded up for easier viewing

Planning your wedding budget at the start will help you greatly, especially when it comes to making decisions later on. We hope that our cost of weddings guide has helped you have a better idea of how much to budget and save for your upcoming wedding. That being said, this is only a guide to follow, based on estimates and averages. The actual cost of your wedding is in your control, and you can choose what to include or exclude. Ultimately, your wedding day is meant to be a special and memorable occasion. Whether you choose to have it as a grand celebration, or an intimate affair is entirely up to you.

There are also many ways in which you can save on your wedding. Before you go, don’t forget to download our free e-guide on how you can save up to $18,700 on your wedding! 

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