Rising wedding costs in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, traditional weddings have become national identities, with cultural dresses worn for ceremonies. Although every country has its rituals – from the silk woven brocade or ‘songket’ worn by Malaysian bridal couples to the threads tied around the wrists of Laotian brides and grooms – wedding ceremonies are an important way for Southeast Asians to share their values and cultural heritage with the world. Source: Various But the internet’s abundant images of wedding inspirations have changed the way couples in the region plan for their big day. Across the region, weddings are getting more expensive, yet, there are still many couples who are willing to spend their savings or take out a personal loan to fulfil their wedding dreams. Increasing demand A Malaysian wedding can cost an average of RM50,000 (US$11,900) but can easily reach up to a whopping RM200,000 (US$47,800). Cambodian weddings are very elaborate affairs lasting three days and involve multiple cha...