{
  "id": 8979776,
  "title": "Couple spends up to S$100k on wedding, expects guests to help cover S$300-a-head costs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/couple-spends-up-to-s-100k-on-wedding-expects-guests-to-help-cover-s",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:03:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/couple-spends-up-to-s-100k-on-wedding-expects-guests-to-help-cover-s-300-a-head-costs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A couple is facing criticism for spending up to S$100,000 on their wedding, with guests expected to contribute S$300 per head. The total cost is reportedly due to a luxurious 5-star hotel banquet. The Reddit user who shared this story noted that the couple earns near Singapore's median salary and that their parents are not contributing to the expenses. He questioned why couples would hold weddings they can't afford and expect guests to cover the costs. Many users agreed, arguing that such extravagant weddings are a waste of money and that guests should not be forced to contribute.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: At its core, giving an ang bao at a wedding is a way for guests to wish the couple good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. The practice used to be about the sentiment",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}