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Weddings and engagements

India’s ‘Mounjaro brides’: Weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

Dr Swati Pradhan speaks with a patient about the Mounjaro injection for weight loss procedures at a clinic in Mumbai, India.
Dr Swati Pradhan speaks with a patient about the Mounjaro injection for weight loss procedures at a clinic in Mumbai, India.

‘I said yes in seconds’: Actress Bella Astillah recalls Mount Kinabalu proposal by Syed Saddiq

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq (left) and Malaysian actress Bella Astillah at their engagement ceremony on March 28.
Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq (left) and Malaysian actress Bella Astillah at their engagement ceremony on March 28.

Amsterdam marks 25 years of gay marriage with weddings

The Netherlands made history on April 1, 2001, when it became the world’s first country to legalise gay marriage.
The Netherlands made history on April 1, 2001, when it became the world’s first country to legalise gay marriage.

Malaysian singer-actress Bella Astillah engaged to politician Syed Saddiq

Mr Syed Saddiq revealed the news on Instagram, confirming that he had proposed to Bella and that she had accepted.
Mr Syed Saddiq revealed the news on Instagram, confirming that he had proposed to Bella and that she had accepted.

Mandopop star Jay Chou’s 2014 marriage proposal to feature in upcoming music video

Taiwanese performer Jay Chou speaks during a press conference for the release of his new album 'Children of the Sun' in Taipei on March 24, 2026. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)
Taiwanese performer Jay Chou speaks during a press conference for the release of his new album 'Children of the Sun' in Taipei on March 24, 2026. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)

Wedding plans in limbo as Pakistan’s Sindh government restricts guest numbers amid war ‘austerity’

Families who had already sent invitations to their loved ones months in advance are now worried about financial implications of reducing the number of guests.
Families who had already sent invitations to their loved ones months in advance are now worried about financial implications of reducing the number of guests.

Aryna Sabalenka debuts engagement ring during Indian Wells win

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus showing off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after her 6-4, 6-2 Indian Wells second-round win over Japan's Himeno Sakatsume at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus showing off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after her 6-4, 6-2 Indian Wells second-round win over Japan's Himeno Sakatsume at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026.

Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya are married, claims her stylist Law Roach

Tom Holland and Zendaya were engaged in late 2024, according to media outlet TMZ.
Tom Holland and Zendaya were engaged in late 2024, according to media outlet TMZ.

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, actor Byun Yo-han get married

Tiffany Young and Byun Yo-han reportedly became close while working together on TV series Uncle Samsik.
Tiffany Young and Byun Yo-han reportedly became close while working together on TV series Uncle Samsik.

K-pop star Taecyeon from 2PM to wed in April

South Korean actor-singer Ok Taecyeon will marry his non-celebrity partner on April 24 at a private ceremony in Seoul.
South Korean actor-singer Ok Taecyeon will marry his non-celebrity partner on April 24 at a private ceremony 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.