Singaporean couples can expect to spend at least $40,000+ if they're getting married in Singapore and holding a wedding banquet.
Many couples
spend up to $60,000 as a bare minimum, especially if they opt for an overseas pre-wedding shoot in Korea which is all the rage these days (no thanks to the K-drama wave). Here's a list of wedding items most couples typically need to spend on (based on what I was quoted):
Bridal Package |
$3,000 |
Pre-wedding Photoshoot |
$2,000 (local)
$5,000 (overseas, inclusive of airfare) |
Wedding Rings |
$4,000 |
Betrothal Package (Guo Da Li) |
$1,888
(excludes dowry cash) |
Wedding Banquet |
$20,000 (restaurant / café)
$40,000 (hotel) |
Wedding Decorations |
$3,000 (fresh florals) |
Miscellaneous |
$4,000 (wedding favours, bridal accessories, bridesmaids and groomsmen outfits, actual day ang paos etc) |
Honeymoon |
$6,000 |
Grand total: $40k - $70k
For couples who are spending so much, many have asked me which is the best credit card for them to charge their wedding expenses to......