March weddings get costlier

Preparation is key: Chris Tan (left), the Service Manager of Grand Imperial Restaurant@The Club, checking on banquet preparations at the restaurant. — YAP CEE HONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Lovebirds planning to tie the knot after February will have to pay a heftier price for their union as wedding celebrations and services will be subject to the increase in service tax from 6% to 8%.

Fortunately, industry players are coming up with creative ways to help soften the blow for newlyweds-to-be.