Weddings

BRUNCH

Are Singaporeans tightening purse strings as they tie the knot?

Wedding party sizes are shrinking, but couples are not necessarily spending less – merely smarter

The sprawling Huqiu Bridal City is home to more than 800 stores filled with frothy white taffeta, silk and lace dresses.

China's wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

The rise in marriages in the first nine months of 2025 is a bright spot in China’s otherwise grim population landscape

54 couples tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza – a defiant celebration of life amid the wreckage of war.

Mass wedding brings hope amid destruction in Gaza

The collective ceremony, accompanied by traditional music and dances, drew hundreds of spectators to a city square

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Love later, save now? Why so many Gen Zs aren’t rushing to get married

[SINGAPORE] When I was a kid, I thought I’d be married by 25 and start a family at 27. Today, that seems like an absurd timeline. 

When it comes to making life decisions, such as about marriage, we have become too used to weighing up the pros and cons, and looking at the dollars and cents, says the writer.
THINKING ALOUD

Is marriage just another high-risk investment?

The reason given for singledom is an eminently practical one: ‘together costs’ are spiralling

Grand Hyatt Singapore is now a holistic sanctuary in the heart of Orchard.
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Weddings and wellness at Grand Hyatt Singapore

The Damai spa’s restorative experiences are just some of the ways to start a new life together

As smaller weddings of 100 to 250 guests become more popular, Parkroyal Collection Pickering’s intimate spaces are increasingly in demand.
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Wedding in a park

Parkroyal Collection Pickering offers couples a verdant setting for their once-in-a-lifetime nuptials

Each of Pan Pacific Orchard's wedding venues is designed to offer beauty, versatility and emotional impact, says the hotel's general manager, Jason Leung.
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Love is in the air at Pan Pacific Orchard

Wedding possibilities abound in Singapore’s highest ballroom, amid panoramic views and award-winning architecture

After exploring countless venues, Darren and Anne found the perfect spot to hold their wedding: Raffles Singapore.
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A wedding to remember: One couple’s love letter to Raffles Singapore

From a custom dance floor to a butler-delivered chocolate tasting, this Singapore couple’s wedding at the Raffles was a masterclass in understated luxury and meaningful detail

Power couples (clockwise from left): Hunn Wai and Olivia Lee; Melissa Ng and Rackley Nolan;  Andrew Li and Germaine Tan.

Partners in love and work

THE heat is on and we’re not just talking about the weather but also passion. Our BT Luxe Summer issue drops this Friday and top on our agenda is love and marriage. Here, we explore the unions of succ...