How Much Do You Actually Need for the Wedding?

Just like buying shoes, an apartment, or a pair of jeans, when it comes to financing a wedding, you should figure out how much you need to spend to get what you want. Set your expectations accordingly.

The average cost for a 150-person wedding is about RM80,000-100,000, inclusive of food and beverage at an estimated RM350 per pax at hotels or RM150 per pax at restaurants.

Here is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay:
Reception: 50%-52%
Attire: 5%-8%
Decor/Flowers: 10%-12%
Entertainment/Music: 8%-10%
Photography/Videography: 10%-12%
Stationery: 2%-3%
Wedding Rings: 2%-3%
Parking/Transportation: 2%-3%
Gifts: 2%-3%
Miscellaneous: 8%

To avoid stress, allot about 5% of your budget for a "just-in-case" fund.
If you're paying for your honeymoon yourselves, remember to budget for that as well.

How Much Should You Save for the Wedding?
As soon as you're engaged, start putting aside as much of your income as you can for the wedding. Saving 20% of your monthly income is a good -- though painful -- goal. The longer your engagement, the more you'll be able to sock away.

Ways to save: Limit your spending on small stuff (renting movies instead of going out; going to Starbucks once instead of twice a day; downloading just the song you love instead of buying the whole CD). These changes will hardly affect your quality of life, but after a year, the extra cash will cover some wedding essentials.

Make the most of your money: Instead of stashing your money in a low-interest savings account, consider opening a money-market account. The interest rate can be double that of a savings account. Just check the fine print to avoid penalties.

Try our Wedding Budget Sheet here:

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Inconspicuously nestled on the tree-lined canopy of tropical Jerejak Island the twenty (20) unassuming but uniquely tasteful villas are just one of the hidden gems on Penang Island and its surrounding region.

Sun Yi Villas are ideally located on the largely uninhabited and exclusive Jerejak Island which has its own, intriguing history as a former Penal Colony (1969) and Quarantine Station (1875).

Their Sun Yi Villas hostess will warmly welcome you to Penang and have you transferred quickly and hassle free from Penang International Airport to the dedicated Jerejak Island ferry terminal at Batu Uban where it is just a leisurely 5-minute luxury boat transfer from the bustling island life of Penang Island. The world class Queensbay Mall with over 500 retail outlets is ideally located nearby for even the most pernickety of shoppers with an insatiable appetite for retail therapy.

Jerejak Island is truly Penang’s only Private resort just far enough away to be a unique tropical island escape or to conveniently mingle in the local cultures of historic and multicultural charm of fascinating Georgetown.

As an all-inclusive* hideaway retreat, Sun Yi Villas' passionate and dedicated staff will pamper your every whim as relaxation, recuperation and service is the ultimate focus of our resort. They have a strict policy of privacy and high priority is emphasized on anonymity and solitude. But when it comes time to indulge in one of the 6 gastronomic specialized mealtimes, they leave nothing to chance using the freshest of local and imported products by their culinary team. Whether it is the eggs benedict for breakfast, fresh scones and jam at high tea, watching the sunset by the pool with Horderves, canapés and imported wine, or an Aged Norfolk Blue Eye Fillet for dinner; they do have all of the gourmet bases covered.

Sun Yi Villas at Jerejak Island is a unique concept and are reserved strictly for the very fortunate few who appreciate the finer things in life.

* All inclusive rates for their villas are on twin sharing basis and include:
■  private airport transfer
■  ferry transfers
■  all meals
■  non alcoholic drinks
■  imported wine**
■  complimentary Wi-Fi (limited area).

CONTACT DETAILS

PHONE   +60 465 93 122
FAX   +60 465 94 122
EMAIL   manager@sunyivillas.com

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