35 Noteworthy Solemnisers in Singapore For 2024/2025 Weddings

By Audrie Soh on 8 January 2024

Find the perfect wedding solemniser for your once-in-a-lifetime in our updated list of 35 noteworthy solemnisers for 2024/2025.

Finding the right Justice of Peace (JP) for your wedding day is as important as finding the right venue or dress for your once-in-a-lifetime, especially for couples who are planning to have their solemnisation ceremony outside of the Registry of Marriages (ROM).

Your wedding solemniser plays a crucial role of overseeing the ceremony and binding you legally as man and wife. While there are many wedding solemnisers out there to choose from, and couples can search through the full list of available solemnisers on the ROM website, it is important to choose one whom they can connect with and represent them as a couple, as each and every solemniser has their own unique charm and way of hosting a solemnisation.

Look for the perfect wedding solemniser for your celebration in our list of 35 noteworthy solemnisers in Singapore who are still officiating weddings in 2024/2025 and beyond, all highly sought after by real brides, so you don't have to go through the full list of officiants on ROM's website.

ABOUT ENGAGING A SOLEMNISER

Before we get to the list of solemnisers, let’s talk about some of the most commonly asked questions about engaging a solemniser in Singapore.

1. DO I NEED A SOLEMNISER?

Xannelle and Daniel's Whimsical White Wedding at S.E.A. Aquarium by Rylz Photography

Your solemnisation ceremony is the act of you officially marrying your partner-of-choice in the eyes of the law, and a licensed solemniser is required to marry you and your partner-of-choice. A licensed solemniser will officiate the ceremony and verify all legal documents, ensure that both parties consent to the marriage, and facilitate the signing of the Certificate of Marriage.

Licensed solemnisers are also sometimes marriage advisors as they provide valuable marriage preparation and marriage advice and information to the couples.

2. WHEN DO I NEED TO ENGAGE A SOLEMNISER?

Fatima and James's Romantic Garden Wedding at Botanic Gardens Bandstand and COMO Dempsey by Lydia K Photography

Whether you need to engage a solemniser depends on where you are planning to host your solemnisation ceremony. If you are planning to hold your solemnisation at a venue outside of the Registry of Marriage (ROM), then you’ll need to engage a solemniser from our updated list of ROM-approved officiants below.

For couples who are solemnising at the ROM, you do not need to search for a solemniser as one will be assigned to you.

3. HOW DO I CHOOSE A SOLEMNISER?

Eunice and Daniel's Intimate Pre-Wedding Shoot in the Romantic and Magical Wilderness by Hey Stranger

There is no hard and fast rule on how to choose a solemniser. Every solemniser will have their own style of hosting the solemnisation ceremony and own preference of language to use. Some solemnisers like to cut to the chase and go straight to the point, while others like to inject a funny or touching anecdote before the vows.

Ask yourselves what you prefer – a short and sweet ceremony or one that is filled with anecdotes. Then, speak to your chosen solemniser and ask how they usually host a solemnisation ceremony so you can decide if you’d like to go with them or choose another solemniser who suits your preference.

4. WHEN SHOULD I START LOOKING FOR A SOLEMNISER?

Joy and Josh's Summer Coral Wedding in the Surga Villa Estate, Bali by Jiwa Photography

Some solemnisers are extremely popular so most brides would recommend that you book your chosen solemniser at least three months before your solemnisation date to ensure that you get your choice for your wedding. If you’ve chosen one of the more popular solemnisers, you might want to contact him or her more than three months in advance to check on their availability and if they accept bookings more than three months in advance, and book their services.

5. DO I NEED TO MEET UP WITH MY CHOSEN SOLEMNISER?

Jalyn and Jerome's Beautiful Green Wedding at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa by Juanmoley Fotologue

Once you have confirmed a solemniser, you should meet up with him or her in person to sign the Solemniser Consent Form and go through the order of events for your wedding. You can also ask your solemniser to explain how the solemnisation process will proceed so that you have a better idea and can prepare for it.

During your meet-up with the solemniser, you should also seize the opportunity to get to know them better and find out what their style of hosting a solemnisation is. If it isn’t what you are hoping to achieve for your solemnisation, take the chance to discuss your preferred style with your chosen solemniser and come to a mutually agreeable agreement.

6. DO I NEED TO PAY MY CHOSEN SOLEMNISER?

Eunice and Jeremy's Lively Wedding at Monti at 1 Pavilion by Freddy Wong Photography

While solemnisers do not charge a fee for their services, it is only courteous to gift them with a token of appreciation for taking time and effort to officiate your wedding. The amount gifted is entirely up to you, but if you are unsure of how much you should gift them, don’t be afraid to ask how much he/she usually receives from previous weddings they’ve officiated. Most solemnisers are quite open to share about how much they’ve received in the past, so you can use that as a gauge.

7. DO I NEED TO INVITE MY CHOSEN SOLEMNISER TO STAY FOR THE WEDDING BANQUET?

Pei Xuan and Phing Zhou's Romantic Modern Wedding at Entier French Dining by Manoj Photography

Most solemnisers usually leave after the solemnisation ceremony is over and do not join the celebrations after. Hence, it is not necessary to include them in the celebrations. However, double check with them if they wish or expect to join in the celebration after the solemnisation ceremony to avoid any misunderstanding on the day itself.

8. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY SOLEMNISER DOES NOT/CANNOT TURN UP ON THE DAY ITSELF?

Jo Ting and Ben's Vibrant and Playful Wedding at InterContinental Singapore by The Perfect Statement

In the event that your solemniser is unable to turn up as promised, he or she will inform you and arrange for his or her buddy solemniser to solemnise you. However, if circumstances do not allow for your chosen solemniser to notify you or his/her buddy solemniser, then you should contact his/her buddy solemniser instead. Therefore, it is important for you to ask for his/her buddy’s contact during your meet-up so you’ll know who to contact in the event of an emergency.

If you can neither reach your chosen solemniser or his/her buddy solemniser, you next two best options would be to go to ROM’s website to invite a solemniser who can come almost immediately to the wedding venue, or carry on with the rest of the wedding planned and head to ROM with your marriage documents and two witnesses by the next working day.