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Singapore Covid-19 Wedding Regulations Under Phase 3 by the Ministry of Health (MOH)
Singapore has entered Phase 3 of Covid-19 pandemic recovery. Since the start of Phase 3 on 28 December 2020, the maximum capacity for wedding is 100 persons for external venue. The Ministry of Health (MOH) allow couples to hold ONE wedding reception in venues that are permitted to serve food and drinks (e.g. restaurants, hotels), held on the same day as the solemnisation or on a separate day. This minimises the risk to the community. Please note that any meal exceeding the existing group size for social gatherings, if held back-to-back with the solemnisation, shall be deemed a reception. Here are some things to note: SOLEMNISATIONS SOLEMNISATION AT THE FOLLOWING VENUES:•…
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Step by Step Guide to Registering Your Marriage for Non-Muslims in Malaysia
In order for your marriage to be recognised in Malaysia for legal purposes, it’s compulsory for all Malaysians to register with the National Registration Department or JPN (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara). This is optional for foreigners living in Malaysia, and there is a different process for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens. Below is a simple step by step guide to registering your marriage for non-Muslims. You should start the application to register your marriage at least one month before the solemnisation/ registration date. Note that you need to be married within six (6) months from your date of application. STEP 1: Choose your ROM venue In Malaysia, non-Muslims have 3 venue options:…
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Malaysian Wedding Ceremony Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by MKN (Malaysia National Security Council) Under Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)
Due to rising number of Covid-19 cases, wedding ceremonies and receptions are not allowed to proceed in states under Movement Control Order (MCO). However, MKN has lifted the MCO status and imposed Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) in the country. Both wedding ceremonies and receptions are now allowed to proceed under CMCO and RMCO. There are different SOPs for states under CMCO and RMCO. Kindly refer to our checklist on wedding receptions < Malaysia Wedding SOP by MKN >. For wedding ceremonies i.e. Registration of Marriage and Solemnisation (Akad Nikah), do adhere to the following SOPs for non-Muslim and Muslim wedding ceremony. Malaysia National Security…
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New Norm for Weddings in Marriott International Hotels under Covid-19
In the midst of this global pandemic, many weddings have been cancelled and/or postponed to 2021. Like many couples, we are unsure of how this will unfold in the coming months. We understand the conundrum couples are facing this season but as Queen famously sang, “The show must go on!” TWN has spoken to one of our main hotel partners in Malaysia, Marriott International Inc., to get a deeper understanding of how their hotels are taking steps to assist couples in the wedding planning process during this time. All Marriott hotels comply with their group’s “Commitment to Clean” guidelines when it comes to food preparation, service and staff to ensure…
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Malaysian Wedding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by MKN (Malaysia National Security Council) – Updated
ALLOWED VENUES: Ballrooms or open-air spaces EVENT DURATION: 3-5 hours < read more > CAPACITY: Subject to the size of the venue with adherence to social distancing. THINGS NOT ALLOWED1. Events will not be allowed if it is too difficult to control, where the crowd is too big at any one time and it is difficult to control the behaviour of the guests.2. Self-service buffet and the blowing of candles.3. Organisation of events in PKPD areas are not allowed.4. Patients Under Investigation (PUI) and Persons Under Surveillance (PUS) are not allowed to attend the events.
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Singapore Covid-19 Wedding Regulations Under Phase 2 by the Ministry of Health (MOH)
As you know, Singapore has entered Phase 2 of Covid-19 pandemic recovery. Since the start of Phase 2 on 19 June 2020, the maximum capacity for weddings has been 20 persons. However, starting from 3 October 2020, that limit was increased to 100 persons. Here are some things to note: SOLEMNISATIONS 1. Solemnisation with guests:ALLOWED VENUES:• Places of worship• HDB common areas• Other external venuesCAPACITY: Maximum of 100 persons (including the couple, excluding the solemniser, vendors and premise staff) for the entire event, subject to the venue’s capacity limit based on safe management principles. Vendors and premise staff should be kept to a minimum.
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10 Things That Will No Longer Be the Same at Weddings in Malaysia
We all know that weddings will not be the same again, at least in the near future. Your celebration will look and feel different with all the new restrictions but look at the bright side – you’ll get that small, meaningful and intimate wedding and reception that so many couples wish they could have had! Here are 10 ways your wedding will look different from now on. Don’t forget to read the Wedding SOP by MKN (Malaysia National Security Council), the English translation is here for your reference.
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9 Ways To Save On Your Wedding (Without Losing Your Style)
Photography by Inlight Photos Let’s face it: weddings are expensive affairs. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on this “once-in-a-lifetime” event. Keep the spending to a minimum and still have an awesome wedding with these ideas for paying less. #01 Look Past The Wedding Label Wedding gown, wedding flowers, wedding shoes… and the list goes on. When anything is marketed with the word ‘wedding’, its price doubles. So why not source for the items you need by calling them what they really are – white dress, rustic flower bouquet, white heels, etc. They are essentially the same thing but with a different price tag. #02 Trim…
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How To Get Great Deals For Your Wedding
If you have the luxury of time, there are plenty of ways to get great deals. Last minute shopping and rash decisions will always cost more, so if you can, spot what you want early, allow for other options and be decisive when things are on sale. #01 Designer Sales Designer labels often have sample sales at the end of each season. Follow the labels you like on social media to be in the know. Celest Thoi Boutique #02 Online Shopping Do your online shopping during the mid-year sales, or on Thanksgiving, Boxing Day and Black Friday. Be ready to move fast as stocks are usually limited. #03 Hotel Bookings…
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6 Steps To Not Losing Any Sleep Over Your Wedding Day
We understand – there’s a lot of pressure to make your wedding day the most beautiful and meaningful of your life. If you work full-time, the stress of juggling both work and wedding planning will probably get to you. There is so much you need to do that you might even lose sleep over it all. So here are a few tips on how to manage the wedding planning process so it’s much more enjoyable. Download our wedding planning checklist and just do what you need to each month. The reason a lot of people lose sleep is, instead of writing down what they need to do and ticking it…
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Working Out The Differences Between Your Two Families
If you are already in the midst of your wedding planning, you would have realised by now that wedding planning is not just about the two of you. And because it would be really overwhelming if you took everything upon yourselves, let us give you a few handy tips on what to expect and who should handle these types of situations. WHO: Fathers EXPECTATIONS: For fathers, wedding receptions are a matter of pride, especially if they are big businessmen or they have status. Try to accommodate their wishes or give them options around their expectations, particularly if they are paying part of the bill. TIPS: Get the mums on your…
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7 Wedding Trends From Abroad That We Should Start Adapting
Photo by Taylor Lord Photography from The Wedding Notebook Most couples say this is one of the most memorable moments of their wedding day. Couples often get lost in the ceremony of it all, especially if they have a huge wedding reception, so why not steal 15 minutes for just the both of you? We’ve heard of couples exchanging cards or something meaningful in the morning before the wedding ceremony begins. Sometimes it is just a note to affirm the other of their love; sometimes it is the wedding vows written down. Quality is better than quantity. Choose a dress that you really love, and focus on looking good in…
