3 S'porean Couples Share What Their Weddings Really Cost in 2026

ICYMI, wedding season in Singapore never really stops — but 2026 has been extra jialat for couples trying to lock down vendors without going bankrupt. Between inflation, hotel banquet minimums creeping up, and everyone and their kakis getting married post-pandemic, budgeting for a wedding here is basically a full-time job.

So instead of another generic "how much does a wedding cost" article, we spoke to three real Singaporean couples (names changed, lah, for privacy) about what they actually spent, where they cut corners, and what they wish they knew before saying "I do". If you're currently drowning in vendor quotations, this one's for you.

1. The Hotel Banquet Couple: Big Day, Bigger Bill (Tampines)

Who: Wei Jie (33, engineer) and Charmaine (31, teacher), both from Tampines, got married in June 2026 with 25 tables at a mid-tier hotel along Orchard Road.

Wei Jie's parents insisted on a proper hotel wedding because