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Weddings and engagements

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.

Almost 24,700 couples in Singapore said ‘I do’ in 2025, lowest since 2020

Mr Kelvin Ngian tied the knot with Ms Charmaine Cheong in November 2025.
Mr Kelvin Ngian tied the knot with Ms Charmaine Cheong in November 2025.

Young & Savvy

Weddings could come at the cost of relationships

As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.
As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.

Why brides are no longer saying yes to just one wedding dress

Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan
Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan

Letter From Beijing

‘Fated to be lovers across eras’: Singapore couples go to China for time-travelling wedding shoots

mnwedding - Ms Nina Tzern, 31, and Mr Nguyen Quoc Bao, 32, did a photoshoot in Hangzhou wearing outfits from the Tang, Song and Ming dynasties. Credit: Courtesy of Nina Tzern Singaporean couple Tan Shi Hui and Xu Junyuan filmed a wedding video in Lijiang in China’s Yunnan province.
mnwedding - Ms Nina Tzern, 31, and Mr Nguyen Quoc Bao, 32, did a photoshoot in Hangzhou wearing outfits from the Tang, Song and Ming dynasties. Credit: Courtesy of Nina Tzern Singaporean couple Tan Shi Hui and Xu Junyuan filmed a wedding video in Lijiang in China’s Yunnan province.

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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.