Singapore Wedding Guide 2026: ROM Steps & Halal Catering
Planning a wedding in Singapore in 2026? There are two things every couple needs to get right: the legal side (registering your marriage with the Registry of Marriages) and the celebration side (feeding your guests well). This guide covers both — a plain-language walkthrough of the ROM process, and how to arrange MUIS-certified halal wedding catering with Saffrons, a Muslim-owned caterer that has been serving Singapore weddings since 1995.
Legal Requirements to Get Married in Singapore
Singapore's Registry of Marriages (ROM) handles all civil marriages through its online Our Marriage Journey (OMJ) portal. Before you start planning venues or catering, make sure you meet the basic legal requirements:
- Age: Both parties generally need to be at least 21 years old to apply without additional approvals. Younger applicants need parental consent and, in some cases, a Marriage Preparation Programme or Special Marriage Licence.
- Citizenship/residency: At least one party must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, or meet ROM's residency criteria for foreign applicants.
- Marital status: Both parties must be legally free to marry — previously married applicants need to provide the relevant divorce or death certificate.
- Notice of Marriage: Couples file a Notice of Marriage online via the OMJ portal ahead of their solemnisation date. There are minimum and maximum notice periods, and the Notice has a limited validity window.
Requirements, fees, and processing times are set and updated by ROM, not by any wedding vendor — always confirm the current rules directly at marriage.gov.sg before you file, since exact timelines and any rebates can change from year to year.
Choosing a Solemniser
Every civil marriage in Singapore must be solemnised by a solemniser licensed under the Women's Charter — this can be a ROM officer or a licensed independent solemniser. Rather than pick from a name off a list, use ROM's own official, regularly updated directory: marriage.gov.sg/find-a-solemniser. Booking a licensed solemniser directly through that ROM channel is the safest way to confirm their current licence status, languages, and availability — details that can change and are best verified with ROM rather than taken from any third-party article.
Halal Wedding Catering: Saffrons
Once the legal paperwork is sorted, the next big decision for many Singapore weddings is the food. Saffrons has been MUIS halal-certified since 1995 and is 100% Muslim-owned, operating out of an SFA-licensed central kitchen.
Capacity and Signature Menu
Saffrons caters weddings and celebrations from around 30 guests up to 3,000 guests, with capacity for very large events of roughly 5,000 guests. The caterer's signature dish is its Gold Class Briyani, a house specialty served across its wedding and event menus.
- Mini buffet: published rate from S$9.41 per pax.
- Bento sets: available with a minimum order of 10 sets — a useful option for smaller pre-wedding functions such as an akad nikah or family gathering.
Exact wedding package pricing, minimum guest counts per package, and menu line-ups vary by date, guest count, and requirements — Saffrons will confirm current pricing and package details when you reach out directly, rather than any figure quoted secondhand.
Saffrons Outlets
| Outlet | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tampines | 201D Tampines Street 21, #01-1163, Singapore 524201 | 24 hours |
| Swan Lake Avenue | 23 Swan Lake Avenue, Singapore 455715 | 24 hours |
| Wisma Geylang Serai | 1 Engku Aman Turn, #01-04, Singapore 408528 | 9am–9pm |
How to Book Wedding Catering
To check availability and get a quote for your wedding date:
- WhatsApp: +65 9144 7381
- Call: +65 6786 9300
- Order online: order.saffrons.com.sg
Share your wedding date, venue, estimated guest count, and any dietary requirements so Saffrons can recommend the right package and give you an accurate, current quote.
Putting It Together
The legal side of a Singapore wedding runs on ROM's own timeline and rules, independent of any venue or caterer you choose — always start there and confirm details at marriage.gov.sg. Once your date is set, lock in your catering early: MUIS-certified halal caterers like Saffrons can get booked up on popular wedding dates, so reach out via WhatsApp as soon as your venue and guest count are confirmed.
