How much money to save before you get married in Brunei.

The Basic Calculation to a simple wedding

Nikah -usually invites 300 people minimum.
catering 4.50BND X300 people = 1,350


Sanding-usually invites 500-700 people

catering 5.5 per person (this includes rice, meat dishes, vegetable, beverages and fruits)
so if 5.5BNDx 500people invited=2,750 BND.

of catering 6.50X 500people Invited =3,250 BND.

hotels catering 18BNDX 500 people invited =9,000

door gifts ranges 1dollar cups to 3 dollar stuffs.
if 1BNDx 500 people=500BND
if 3 BNDx 500 people=1500 BND.

package for rent could vary from 1500-3000

it should include
baju sanding+ jewellery
pelamin
lapis nikah + kedudukan dian 4 +dian kuning.
baju bebadak +set headgear for berbadak


to be safe roughly it takes you 25,000 to get married.
as you need to fix up your room as well (for some people)

usually invitees will give the bride and groom money (pemberi orang kawin) to use for their wedding occasion. a friend could give the bride/groom 20-30 BND.

so if 500 people can give 'pemberi orang' gifts/money and half of that is 250 people (approximately will give) (as they might be married couple who attened )
250 peopleX 20BND = 5,000BND.

relative could give 50-100BND depends on their generosity.

catering required 50% upfront.