Brace yourself, brides and grooms-to-be: it ain’t cheap to get married. Unless you’re rolling in dough like Mandopop king Jay Chou, who reportedly dropped NT$23 million (S$1 million) on his wedding ceremony alone, chances are you’re going to need some financial advice for the big day. Read on for an estimate of the total costs involved, plus tips on how to plan your dream wedding on a budget.
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So you’ve popped the question to your partner and the two of you are now preparing to walk down the aisle together. Congratulations! We wish you a happy and lasting marriage.
Before you dive headlong into wedding planning though, stop to take a look at your finances first. Be honest: how much combined savings do the two of you have? How much of it are you prepared to spend? Can you and your partner come to an agreement on what ......