Your wedding reception will be the bulk of your wedding cost. You can plan your budget according to how many guests you want to have and how much you plan to allocate for each guest.

Depending on your chosen venue, on average, Chinese banquet weddings in hotels usually cost about $150 – $200++ per guest (depending on the number of courses and your selected venue). Some venues can go up to $250 or more per guest for a more lavish spread and ambience. You can opt for a lunch event to lower your cost by about 20-30%. 

Restaurants and cafes would often present a set course menu, with some restaurants offering buffet options. Pricings vary and would depend on your venue choice. 

While we might think alternative venues like restaurants or parks may be cheaper, it may or may not be the case. This ultimately depends on the inclusions. Alternative venues usually function on a per-head ala-carte basis, whereas ballrooms go by the table and tend to have more inclusions in their packages (complimentary hotel room, decorations, wedding favours, champagne pouring). Ballrooms also tend to have staging included.

Do a comparison between your shortlisted packages to see which is of better value as it depends on which inclusions you prioritise. 

Tip: Read our cost of wedding guide for a full cost breakdown of your wedding essentials. Also, check out our article on the cost of wedding venues in Singapore. Scroll down to check out some of our favourite Singapore wedding venues below.