Marriage solemnizations and receptions
Marriage Solemnization and Receptions [Updated as of 29 April 2022]
I. Latest COVID-19 Situation
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The updated safe management measures (SMMs) for marriage solemnisations and wedding receptions are as follows:
From 26 April 2022 onwards Marriage Solemnisations and Wedding Receptions ROM/M Building - For marriage solemnisations only
- Up to 20 attendees1
- Vaccinated-Differentiated SMMs (VDS) is not requiredHome / External venues - No limit on event size
- Group size and safe distancing is not required
- Mask-wearing is mandatory for indoor settings; it is optional but encouraged for outdoor settings.
Vaccination-Differentiated SMMs (VDS) requirement2:
- For events with up to 500 attendees at any one time, VDS is not required. The exception is when the event is held at F&B establishments, where VDS is required for dining-in customers. Couples and organisers should advise the attendees that VDS is still required and they need to be fully vaccinated.
- • For events with more than 500 attendees at any one time, VDS is requiredThe couple and all attendees will have to abide by VDS entry requirements where applicable.
Please refer to the wedding related SMM here.
For more information on VDS, please refer to MOH’s advisory at https://go.gov.sg/vdsmminfo
1 This is in accordance with Fire Safety considerations.
2 Where VDS is required, it means that checks must be implemented to ensure that every attendee
a) is fully vaccinated i.e. has received the appropriate regimen of World Health Organisation Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) vaccines including their respective duration post-vaccination for the vaccine to be fully effective, and had their vaccination records ingested in MOH’s national IT systems. From 14 February 2022, persons aged 18 years old and above who have completed the primary vaccination series and are eligible for booster vaccination will be considered as fully vaccinated for 270 days after the last dose in their primary vaccination series. Upon receiving their booster, they will continue to be considered as fully vaccinated beyond the 270 days. The same will apply to persons aged 12 to 17 years old from 14 March 2022; or
b) has recovered from COVID-19 in Singapore with unvaccinated or incomplete vaccination status within 180 days starting from the day of first local positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result, or positive Antigen Rapid Test (ART) result obtained at approved test providers (including self-administered ART and supervised self-administered ART) or positive serology test result attributable to infection and not past vaccination; or
c) is a child aged 12 years or below; or
d) is certified as medically ineligible for all vaccines under the National Vaccination Programme (NVP). To be certified as medically ineligible, individuals may visit a doctor familiar with their medical condition, or alternatively, any clinic or hospital. -
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) has been closely monitoring the local and global COVID-19 situation, and will continue to review the safe management measures and community related activities. However, should there be further tightening, couples should be prepared to adjust their plans accordingly.
II. General Safe Management Measures
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Please refer to sector-specific requirements for marriage solemnizations here.
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Where the event is held at F&B establishments, VDS is required for dining-in customers. However, F&B establishment will no longer need to conduct VDS entry checks for their customers. Couples and organiser should advise the attendees that VDS is still required, and the onus will be on the attendees to abide by the rules.
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As a special provision, the bride and groom may be unmasked throughout the marriage solemnisation (excluding ROM/M Building) or wedding reception event. To enjoy the unmasking provision, the wedding couple is required to (i) undergo an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) minimally supervised by the venue operator3 (either in person or virtually); or (ii) have a valid Pre-Event Test (PET) within 24 hours prior to the end of the event.
Should the bride and groom opt not to undergo the ART or PET, they may remove their face shields or mask for key moments only (e.g. when exchanging vows for rings, kiss, march-in/outs).
Mask-wearing continues to be required for indoor settings but is optional in outdoor settings. However, we encourage individuals to wear their masks even when outdoors for personal protection and to protect others, especially in crowded areas4. Masks may be removed momentarily for photo-taking and must be worn immediately after.
On the use of masks and face shield, please refer to the latest guidelines here.
3 Venue operator refers to the party that has charge, management or control of the room or place where the event takes place, during the period of the event. 4 Children aged twelve years and below, who may have difficulty wearing and keeping face masks on for a prolonged period of time, may wear a face shield as indicated in MOM’s Advisory of 1 Jun 2020 (“Guidance for Use of Masks and Face Shields”)
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If you are unable to do an ART minimally supervised by the venue operator (either in person or virtually), you can opt to have a valid PET obtained within 24 hours prior to the end of the event. Otherwise, the wedding couples can choose to wear a face shield instead of a face mask, and to remove the face shield for the key moments (e.g. when exchanging vows for rings, kiss, march-in/outs).
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Pre-wedding photo shoots must adhere to IMDA’s Mandatory Safety Rules for the Resumption of Content Production. Please check directly with the wedding photographer on the Safe Management Measures that must be adhered to.
III. Other wedding activities
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Yes, you are allowed to proceed with cultural rites.
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You may do your pre-wedding photo shoots on a separate day from your solemnisation. Please check directly with the wedding photographer on the safe management measures that must be adhered to.
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Yes, you can hire a photographer to take photos of the wedding reception. Masks may be removed momentarily for photo-taking.
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Yes, you can.
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Yes, you may do so subject to the safe management measures for wedding receptions.
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A stage can be set up as part of the ceremony.A reception table is allowed, if it is to receive guests when they arrive. However, any interactions should be minimised. E-check-in or other contactless methods of registration should be adopted where possible.
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Organisers can offer self-served foodlines (eg. self-service buffets). Attendees are encouraged not to share dishes/platters and cups/cutlery/utensils.
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On-site cooking is allowed as long as the kitchen staff/personnel remain masked and separated from the guests (similar to a restaurant kitchen). All respective Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Food & Beverage (F&B) sector guidelines must be adhered to.