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Weddings and engagements

Dog weddings: How a new industry in China laps up puppy love

As pet weddings, birthday parties and themed celebrations grow increasingly popular across China, a new lifestyle industry is taking shape.
As pet weddings, birthday parties and themed celebrations grow increasingly popular across China, a new lifestyle industry is taking shape.

Singer-actor Nathan Hartono ties the knot with actress Liz Sergeant Tan

In a previous interview with ST, Nathan Hartono said that he and Liz Sergeant Tan had been planning the wedding for over a year.
In a previous interview with ST, Nathan Hartono said that he and Liz Sergeant Tan had been planning the wedding for over a year.

China’s wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

A declining interest in marriage and family among young Chinese is widely blamed on the high cost of childcare and education.
A declining interest in marriage and family among young Chinese is widely blamed on the high cost of childcare and education.

‘I don’t’: AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

The couple's wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence.
The couple's wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence.

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

Will the union of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce be 2026’s wedding of the year?

American footballer Travis Kelce proposed to popstar Taylor Swift after recording an episode of his podcast.
American footballer Travis Kelce proposed to popstar Taylor Swift after recording an episode of his podcast.

S’pore badminton star Yeo Jia Min, ex-national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun announce their engagement

Yeo Jia Min showing a sparkling ring on her ring finger, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side.
Yeo Jia Min showing a sparkling ring on her ring finger, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side.

Japan’s wedding industry faces battle to adapt to changing culture amid drop in number of traditional ceremonies

Breaking from tradition, many Japanese couples are now opting to get married without holding a ceremony.
Breaking from tradition, many Japanese couples are now opting to get married without holding a ceremony.

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Object of desire: One engagement ring to rule them all

Taylor Swift's bespoke ring featured a cushion-cut old mine diamond, rounded at the corners, and bezel-set in a hand-engraved gold band.
Taylor Swift's bespoke ring featured a cushion-cut old mine diamond, rounded at the corners, and bezel-set in a hand-engraved gold band.

Celebrity couple Edwin Goh and Rachel Wan’s pre-wedding photos inspired by Taylor Swift

The couple wrote that the shoot involved “soft florals, dreamy pastels, and a little Love Story magic”.
The couple wrote that the shoot involved “soft florals, dreamy pastels, and a little Love Story magic”.

K-drama stars Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin marry after 11-year romance

South Korean actors Kim Woo-bin (left) and Shin Min-a tied the knot in a private wedding in Seoul.
South Korean actors Kim Woo-bin (left) and Shin Min-a tied the knot in a private wedding in Seoul.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.