Maskahwin and Wedding Expenses

Mahr is a gift given by the groom to the bride after the solemnisation ceremony. It symbolises the beginning of a husband's responsibility towards his wife in fulfilling her everyday needs. Mahr can be in cash or benefits, such as gold, silver, money, land, a car, or an apartment. Mahr is the bride's right and she owns the Mahr. Thus, she has the will to dispose of it as she wishes. The current minimum rate for the Mahr in Singapore is $100 cash.

A hantaran, (marriage expenses) is a customary gift, usually in cash, given by the Groom to his bride's family for the Walimah. The Hantaran rate must be agreed upon by both parties.

A Walimah is a feast given after the marriage by the couple, which is a sunnah. Walimah is a celebration of the newly formed family and for announcing that this couple is now husband and wife. During the celebration, relatives and friends of both the husband and the wife, as well as community members are invited to get acquainted with each other and begin a nice relationship through the marriage.

*taken from ROMM website
http://app.romm.gov.sg/internet/about_marriage/romm_maskahwin_expenses.asp

Registration and Solemnisation Fee

The fee for marriage registration at ROMM is as per the schedule gazetted in AMLA. Current rate for marriage registration where one/both parties are Singaporean/Singapore PR is S$39 and where both parties are foreigners is S$128.

The fee for solemnisation conducted outside the Registry's premises is not inclusive in the S$39/S$128 registration fee. Couples are advice to reimburse the Kadis or Naib Kadis for their transport expenses and their time spent for the solemnisation.

The Registry accepts only NETS or Cashcard for all payment transactions.

* taken from ROMM website
http://app.romm.gov.sg/internet/about_marriage/romm_registration_fee.asp

Reminders

just gonna put down my reminders here...
cos i'm very forgetful

1. Dais and decor - SPLENDOUR MOMENTS, 20% deposit paid, remainder to be paid on Wedding day
2. Marriage Preparation Course - register when i come back from Korea, $260 
3. ROMM Registration - earliest date to register : 16 June 2011, latest: 4 Nov 2011
4. Kadi Booking - same time as ROMM registration
5. caterer - waiting for replies
6. mak andam - waiting for replies

Thats all that needs to be done by January 2011