Small Wedding Ideas in Singapore: 6 Options and What They Cost in 2026

A small wedding in Singapore can cost anything from a few hundred dollars to a five-figure sum, depending on the format. Six common options:

1. ROM only: solemnise at the Registry of Marriages with close family.
2. Solemnisation and a restaurant meal: a ceremony followed by lunch or dinner for 20 to 60 guests.
3. Void deck reception: a celebration at your HDB block, with tentage and catering.
4. Garden or heritage venue: hire the space, then bring in a caterer.
5. A smaller hotel banquet: a function room instead of a ballroom.
6. A weekday or lunch banquet: the traditional format, at a lower price.

All prices in this guide are estimates for 2026. Prices vary by date, guest count and what is included, so check with each venue.

• Fewer couples are marrying. Singapore registered 24,688 marriages in 2025, down 6.2% from 2024.
• Weddings are smaller. Industry players report that banquets now typically run to 20 to 30 tables, down from 50 to 100 in the past.
• Money is going elsewhere. Venue operators report that younger couples are putting housing and renovation ahead of a big wedding.
• Couples are choosing what matters. Instead of buying everything from one studio, more couples are choosing specialists for the parts they care about most.

A small wedding is not a lesser wedding. It lets you spend more time with each guest, and more of your budget on what you value.

You solemnise your marriage at the Registry of Marriages, with your two witnesses and close family.

• Where: The Registry of Marriages is at Esplanade Mall while its Canning Rise building is redeveloped.
• When: Weekday and Saturday slots are available. You can book up to six months ahead.
• Cost: The notice of marriage costs S$42 if at least one of you is a Singapore Citizen or PR. Check the solemnisation fee when you book.
• Good for: Couples who want a simple, legal ceremony, sometimes followed by a bigger celebration later.

See our ROM guide for the steps and timeline.

You hold a short ceremony with a licensed solemniser, then share a meal at a restaurant.

• Estimated cost: about S$600 to S$2,100 per table of 10 for a restaurant banquet, after service charge and GST.
• Solemniser: if you marry outside the Registry, many couples give their solemniser a token, often estimated at S$200 to S$500.
• Good for: 20 to 60 guests who all know each other.

Many restaurants offer private rooms with a minimum spend instead of a minimum number of tables. Ask what the minimum spend includes.

A void deck reception brings the celebration to your own block. It is often a good choice when elderly relatives would find a hotel hard to get to.

• Who can book: usually residents of that Town Council's area. Rules differ by Town Council.
• Booking fee: usage fees for social events are typically around S$20 to S$50 a day, plus utilities. One Town Council publishes S$50 a day for a void deck wedding, plus S$30 a day for electricity and water. Some ask for a refundable deposit.
• How to book: through the LifeSG app or your Town Council, usually up to three to six months ahead, first come, first served.
• What else to budget for: tentage, tables and chairs, catering, a sound system and decorations. These will be most of your cost.

One Bukit Panjang couple reported paying S$398 for their void deck venue in 2026, with decorations, catering and a live band on top.

Check your Town Council's rules on noise, timing, decorations and clean-up before you commit. Breaking them can cost you your deposit.

Some venues let you hire the space and bring in your own caterer.

• Estimated cost: venue hire alone ranges from about S$1,200 a day for a small lawn to about S$2,300 for four hours in a heritage hall, based on published 2026 rates. Catering, rentals and decor are extra.
• Good for: couples who want a distinctive setting and are happy to coordinate several vendors.
• Check: wet-weather plans, curfews, noise limits, and which caterers the venue allows.

You can still have a hotel banquet without filling a ballroom.

• Estimated cost: about S$1,500 to S$2,400 per table at mid-range hotels, and about S$2,800 to S$4,300 at luxury hotels, after service charge and GST.
• Minimums: many hotel ballrooms require 15 to 25 tables, but some hotels have smaller rooms for 60 to 150 guests.
• Good for: couples whose families expect a banquet, but who want fewer guests.

Ask each hotel for the minimum number of tables or guests for each room, and what happens if your numbers drop.

A lunch or weekday dinner is the same traditional format, at a lower price.

• Estimated saving: weekday and lunch banquets are often 10% to 25% cheaper than a Saturday dinner. Auspicious dates and public holiday eves usually cost more.
• Good for: couples who want a banquet and can be flexible with the date.

• Cost per guest can rise. Smaller rooms and private dining often have a minimum spend, so each guest may cost more than at a larger banquet.
• Ang bao may not cover costs. With fewer guests, gifts are less likely to offset the total. Plan as if they will not.
• Families may have expectations. Agree early on who will be invited, and whether you will still hold a tea ceremony or other traditions.
• Some vendors have minimums. Photographers, emcees and caterers may charge a minimum, however small your event is.

If you are still deciding, see our guides on choosing a small or big wedding and keeping your guest list small.

Aven is a free wedding planning app for Singapore couples. You can plan your budget, keep track of your guests and tasks, and browse vendor packages. When you find a vendor you like, you can enquire and chat with them on Aven, then agree the contract and payment directly with them.

How much does a small wedding cost in Singapore?

It depends on the format. A ROM-only ceremony costs little more than the Registry's fees, while a restaurant meal for 30 guests might cost a few thousand dollars before photography, attire and rings. These are estimates.

Can anyone hold a wedding at a void deck?

Usually only residents of that Town Council's area can book. Check with your Town Council or the LifeSG app.

How many guests is a small wedding?

There is no fixed number. In our view, anything under about 100 guests counts as small in Singapore.

Can we have a small wedding now and a bigger party later?

Yes. Many couples solemnise first with close family, then hold a larger celebration later.