SINGAPORE, June 25 -- Singapore couples are increasingly saying "I do" to intimate celebrations - and "no thanks" to six-figure wedding bills - as rising living costs prompt many newlyweds to prioritise homes, holidays and starting a family over lavish banquets.

One couple even managed to slash the cost of their dream Disney-themed wedding from a potential S$100,000 (RM320,000) to just S$10,000 by trimming their guest list, choosing a more affordable venue and cutting out middlemen, according to CNA.

For newlyweds Seraphiliz Peng and Lewis Tan, the decision was about investing in their marriage rather than a single day of celebration.

"We wanted to walk into this marriage being financially strong," Peng told CNA.

Instead of spending h...