A Malay wedding is a celebration of the whole kampung. There are hundreds of guests streaming in all day, a beautifully dressed pelamin, and enough nasi minyak to feed the entire block. Juggling a caterer, a decorator and other vendors separately can feel overwhelming, which is exactly why so many couples go for a package instead.
So what does it all cost? As of October 2026, a Malay wedding package in Singapore costs S$14,100 to S$22,800 for 300 to 350 guests. Vendors sell it as one price for a set headcount. For 500 guests, the range is about S$19,900 to S$30,950, and that single figure covers the food, the pelamin and the decor.
Every figure here comes from Singapore vendors' own published price lists, which we checked in October 2026.
How vendors package a Malay wedding
Vendors price the whole wedding by guest count, and most fold the pelamin, your stage for the bersanding after the nikah, into that price.
The packages come in three shapes. A void deck package brings the catering and the decor to your HDB block, with no bridal outfits or photography. A hall package adds the room, and the pricier ones also throw in bridal outfits, makeup, a photographer and a videographer. The third shape is catering plus a pelamin, with no venue at all, so you book the hall or the void deck yourself.
Here's the funny thing. Price doesn't follow the inclusions. The cheapest 500-guest package actually includes the ballroom, the bridal team, photo and video, and even a kompang group to lead the groom in. Expecting an even bigger crowd? For 750 to 800 guests, packages run about S$27,000 to S$43,600.
If you only need food, caterers charge per guest instead, typically from S$12.90 to S$47.50. The rate falls as the crowd grows, and one caterer drops from S$47.50 per guest at 200 guests to just S$20 at 1,000. Whoever you choose, ask to see their MUIS halal certificate.
- 300 to 350 guestsS$14,100S$22,800
- 500 guestsS$19,900S$30,950
- 750 to 800 guestsS$27,000S$43,600
| Item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 300 to 350 guests | S$14,100 | S$22,800 |
| 500 guests | S$19,900 | S$30,950 |
| 750 to 800 guests | S$27,000 | S$43,600 |
What is usually included and what is usually extra
We're assuming you know what nasi bungkus and bunga telur are, but if not, here's a quick one. Nasi bungkus is packed rice and food for helpers and latecomers. Bunga telur is the traditional favour, a hard-boiled egg in a fancy decorated holder, and berkat is the packed food or small gift guests take home as a blessing.
| Usually included | Usually extra |
|---|---|
| Pelamin with lighting and flowers | GST of 9 per cent at some vendors |
| Buffet line with service staff | Community centre surcharge |
| Nasi bungkus for about 10 per cent of guests | More nasi bungkus packets |
| Bunga telur or another favour | Extra live food stations |
| Display cake | Public holiday surcharge |
| DJ and sound system | Music licence fees |
| Seats for part of the crowd | Town council booking, water and power |
The catch
Watch the seating. One void deck package gives you 180 chairs at 20 round tables, whether you have 300 guests or 1,000. Guests eat in waves, so the package counts plates, not chairs.
Check the tax, too. Some packages are nett, with GST already included, while others add 9 per cent on top. That turns a S$23,500 package for 500 guests into about S$25,600.
That same void deck package costs S$3,000 more if you move it to a community centre. It covers two days, with a nikah meal for 100 guests on Saturday, dinner that night for the relatives helping to set up, and the main feast on Sunday. You book the void deck yourself through the town council.
Finally, be sure before you sign. One vendor keeps 60 per cent if you cancel after signing, and the full amount if you cancel within 30 days.
Five questions to ask before you pay a deposit
- How many guests does this price feed, and how many seats come with it?
- Is GST already in this price?
- How much is added for a community centre or a public holiday?
- How many nasi bungkus packets are included?
- What percentage of the package is kept if the booking is cancelled after signing?
When to book
Book your package vendor first, 6 to 24 months ahead. One vendor says one to two years is ideal and takes a S$3,000 to S$5,000 deposit to hold your date.
The void deck is a different story. Town council booking windows only open three to six months before the event, and slots go strictly first come, first served. So set an alarm, because the morning the window opens is the morning to apply!
Register your nikah with ROMM about three months out, too. One council asks for the marriage certificate or proof of registration when you book the void deck.
Questions couples ask
How much does it cost to book the void deck under your block?
Town councils charge S$50 a day plus a refundable deposit of S$100 to S$300, with water and power extra at S$10 to S$20 per point per day. Each council sets its own figures, though, so check your own council's booking page before you budget.
Can you skip the pelamin?
Yes, but most packages already include the pelamin. You might want to ask for the price without one, if available.
How much should you set aside for a Malay wedding?
For 500 guests, packages run about S$19,900 to S$30,950. Add GST where the vendor charges it, plus the town council fees and any guests above the package count.
Your next step
Package booked? Alhamdulillah, the big one's done! If your package doesn't already include a photographer, compare photographer rates per hour, side by side for the same date, so every moment on that pelamin gets captured beautifully.
