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June 2022
Over 40 Popular Solemnisers in Singapore For 2022/2023 Weddings
We’ve updated our list of solemnisers with the latest license expiry and contact details, and images.
The solemnisation ceremony is hands-down the most important component of your wedding and every detail involved should be nothing less than perfect, and that includes having the perfect officiant to marry you and the love of your life. Unless you already have an officiant in mind, you’ll have to search through the long list of available solemnisers on the Registry of Marriage’s (ROM) site to find an officiant for your wedding.
To save you the time and hassle of going through the entire list, we’ve put together a list of over 40 popular solemnisers in Singapore who are still officiating weddings in 2022/2023, all highly sought after by real brides, to help you find the solemniser for your dream solemnisation.
As our list is updated only yearly, once you have selected a solemniser of your liking, do double check the license expiry date via the ROM website to prevent any disappointment.
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?
Tina Yong and Alfred Tran’s Intimate Rooftop Wedding in Orchard, Singapore by Hey Stranger
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?
Shi Hui and Zewei’s Cosy Wedding at Keyaki Garden Pavilion by Lam Wang 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?
Rachel and Hui’s Tropical Eclectic Wedding at Corner House by Yipmage Moments and Rheza Paleva
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?
Ming Tong and Daryl’s Honest and Raw Wedding with Gold Accents and Sustainable Elements at Botanico at The Garage by Bottled Groove 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?
Audrey and Fadzillah’s Intimate Cliffside Wedding at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa by Kent Wong Photography
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?
Kamelia and Jeremiah’s Cosy Cafe Solemnisation at Belo by Bobby Kiran 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?
Wai San and Si Wei’s Intimate Wedding at Floral Fantasy by Dapper Pictures
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?
Damini and Guru’s Intimate Garden Wedding at Wheeler’s Estate by Zachary from Chris Chang Photography
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.
LIST OF SOLEMNISERS IN SINGAPORE FOR 2022/2023
Anna and Angad’s Intimate Solemnisation at the Bandstand at the Singapore Botanic Gardens by GrizzyPix Photography
A full list of authorised solemnisers is available on the ROM website, but if you’d rather not go through the entire list, we’ve prepared a short but sufficient list of 40 popular solemnisers who are still officiating, and highly sought after by real brides, for your happily-ever-after. We’ve also included images and contact details of the respective solemnisers to help you further in your search.
- Mr. Ang Chee Yam
Language Spoken: Mandarin
Contact Number: 6754 8888 (O) / 9631 6988 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 -
Dr. Aw, Eileen
Jane and Rob’s Intimate COVID-19 Wedding at The White Rabbit by Hong Ray Photography
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6235 2440 (H)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Cheong Khim Teck
Language Spoken: English and Mandarin
Contact Number: 96626221 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2025 - Mr. Chia Ah Sah
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9665 1614 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2025 - Mrs. Chia Swee Tin
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9735 1533(M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Chiang Heng Liang
Tina and Nick’s Peach and Gold Garden Marquee Wedding with Giant Paper Flowers by Androidsinboots
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9684 6260 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Rev Chiu Ming Li
Lianne and Anthony’s Intimate Oriental Chic Wedding at VUE at OUE Bayfront by Timothy from TinyDot Photography
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6265 3211
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2024 - Mr. Chung Tang Fong, William
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9672 9312 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2024 - Mr. David Michel Wee @ David Michel Tan
Annette and Shang’s Intimate Garden Wedding at The White Rabbit by Eggs Benedict Chan Photography
Language Spoken: English, Sign Language
Contact Number: 9017 7888 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mdm. Foo Siew Fong
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9737 0301 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mr Foong Tak Wai, Edward
Drusilla and Andy’s Heartfelt Solemnisation at Botanico at the Garage by Antelope Studios
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Contact Number: 9846 0600 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2024 - Mr Fong Yoong Kheong
Ying Yu and Sebastian’s Cosy Wedding at The Gallery at Grand Hyatt by TinyDot Photography
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9754 5337
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Goh Khon Chong
Mabel and Cheong Jun’s Free-Spirited Lawn Wedding at Wheeler’s Estate by Juanmoley Fotologue
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9023 0930 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Dr. Ho Nai Kiong
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9871 3728
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mdm. Hsu Phillips
Monica and Tom’s Intimate Elopement in Naumi Hotel, Singapore by Alvin Ang of IrisWave
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9625 1557 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Jasbir Singh (Dr)
Ame and Shaun’s Tropical Boho Wedding at W Singapore-Sentosa Cove by Love Me Tender Films
Language Spoken: Punjabi, English, Malay
Contact Number: 9007 2747
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mr. Khoo Kim Wu Philip
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9816 8258 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Mr. Khoo Seng Wee, Gerald
Brenda and Zhi Wei’s Elegant Wedding at Swissôtel Merchant Court by Wanderlust Dream Co
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6273 6566 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2025 - Mr. Koh Siew Yen Gary
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9647 0445 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Dr. Kwoh Chee Keong
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9037 1256 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2024 - Mr. Lai Kok Heong
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 98412821
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2024 - Mr. Leow, Sunny (LTC (RET))
Audrie and Eugene’s Pretty Pastel and Gold Nosh Wedding by Kino from Gowns Villa
Contact Number: 9450 1408
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Lim, Eugene, PBM
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9798 0911 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2024 - Ms. Lim Lay Choo Jennifer
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese
Contact Number: 9182 2168
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Dr. Ling Ai Mee @ Seet Ai Mee
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9722 2248 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Prof. Low Cheng Hock
Contact Number :6357 7807 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring: 31 December 2025 - Dr. Low, Shirley
Rachel and Hui’s Tropical Eclectic Wedding at Corner House by Yipmage Moments and Rheza Paleva
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9636 5477
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring: 31 December 2023 - Mr. Ng Chin Fah, Francis
Cheryl and Victor’s Pretty Hotel Fort Canning Wedding with Puppy Ring-Bearers by Kelvin J. Lim – Avenue 8 Studio
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9100 0967 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Mr. Ng Yan Huay
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 6221 2438 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2025 - Ms. Ong Ying Ying
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9773 2346 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Ms. Portilla, Joanna
Rachel and Aason’s Intimate and Unplugged at Maison Miaja by Andri Tei Photography
Language preferred: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9101 1935 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2024 - Ms. Sim Seo Lian
Language preferred: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9830 3138
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2025 - Dr. Tan, Anamah
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6225 5822 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Tan Kian Hoon
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6221 8288 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2025 - Mr. Tan Peng Yam
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9777 9848 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mr. Teh Chin Huak, Zenon
Doreen and Daryl’s Unique Indoor Garden Solemnisation at Picnic Singapore by Andri Tei Photography
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9645 3996
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Mr. Teo Chong Tee (Zhang Zong Zhi)
Kerri and Gabriel’s Romantic Solemnisation at Lewin Terrace by Said and Meant
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9750 5348 (M)
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Teo Teck Leong, James
Jessica and Jun Wen’s Cosy Wedding at Arbora at Faber Peak by Knotties Frame
Language Spoken: English, Mandarin
Contact Number: 9062 7761
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2022 - Wee Pang Kiat
Tina and Jacen’s Intimate Wedding at Emily Hill by FiveTwenty Library
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 91833618
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 31 December 2023 - Mrs. Wong Quee Heng, Joanna
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 6469 2136
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2023 - Mr. Yee Poh Hong
Language Spoken: English
Contact Number: 9736 6723
Email: [email protected]
Licence expiring on: 30 June 2024
Credits: Feature Image from Hui Kin and Andie’s Paper-Floral Wedding at Andaz The Glasshouse by Joy De Vi
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