Singapore couple’s wedding plans thrown into chaos after foreign photographer gets banned

A Singaporean couple preparing for their October wedding had their plans upended following the authorities’ reminders against illegal employment.

Mr Lin (surname transliterated from Chinese), 29, and his fiancée had carefully arranged their two-day wedding for 11 and 12 Oct, with venues, guest lists, and photography prepared.

The pair had booked a photography and videography package earlier this year for about S$2,000 and paid a S$300 deposit, said Shin Min Daily News (SMDN).

But less than a month before the big day, they received unexpected news: the company informed them their assigned foreign photographer would no longer be available due to “tightened regulations”.

The company was also unable to provide a replacement due to a staff shortage.

Couple left in shock weeks before wedding

The sudden cancellation left the couple scrambling. “We were completely stunned,” Mr Lim, who works in sales, said.

“We immediately sat in a shopping mall, searching wedding photography platforms and social media until late at night.”

Eventually, they secured a replacement — but at double the price, paying over $4,000, SMDN reported.

Mr Lim said that it was a stretch for them financially, but at least they were lucky to find ...