The solemnisation itself is short — often just 15 to 20 minutes — so a fair question is: how many hours of photography do you actually need? Book too little and you miss the portraits and celebration afterwards; book more than your day calls for and you're paying for time you won't use.
This guide helps you match ROM photography hours to your actual plans, so you book exactly the coverage you need. Not sure where you land? Message us on WhatsApp with your timing and we'll advise.
The ceremony is short — but coverage isn't just the ceremony
The formal solemnisation is quick, but photography coverage usually wraps around it: the arrivals and setting beforehand, the ceremony itself, congratulations afterwards, couple portraits, and family group photos. How much of that surrounding celebration you include is what decides your hours — not the 15-minute ceremony alone.
Here's how to think about it by scope.
Scope 1: The ceremony essentials (~1 hour)
Best for couples who want a clean, focused record of the solemnisation itself.
- What it covers: arrival, the declarations, the ring exchange, the signing of the register, congratulations, and a short set of couple and family portraits.
- Choose this if: your ROM is intimate — just the two of you and witnesses, or a small group — with no meal or extended celebration afterwards.
Scope 2: Ceremony plus celebration (~2–3 hours)
Best for couples following the ceremony with a lunch, tea, or small gathering.
- What it covers: everything in Scope 1, plus the celebration afterwards — toasts, table moments, and candid photos with guests.
- Choose this if: you're marking the day with a meal or a get-together and want those moments captured too, not just the signing.
Scope 3: ROM and banquet on the same day (half-day+)
Best for couples holding their solemnisation and a larger reception on the same day.
- What it covers: the ceremony, the celebration, and the evening's key moments — march-in, speeches, and the toast.
- Choose this if: your ROM flows into a banquet. At this point, you're really looking at wedding-day coverage — our actual day wedding photography guide breaks down those packages by hours.
A quick way to decide
Walk through your day in order and mark where you want the camera to stop:
- Stops after the signing and a few portraits → ~1 hour
- Continues through a lunch or gathering → ~2–3 hours
- Runs into an evening banquet → half-day or full wedding-day coverage
The golden rule: it's easier to plan the right hours upfront than to cut a photographer's time short on the day and lose the moments that happen after the signing — the hugs, the portraits, the celebration.
What Pengyu Official offers
Our ROM package starts from $526, and coverage scales with how much of your day you'd like captured. Tell us your timing — ceremony only, ceremony plus a meal, or a full day — and we'll match the right coverage. For what's included, see our ROM photography guide, and for venue ideas, our guide to ROM & solemnisation venues.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does an ROM ceremony take? => The formal solemnisation is usually 15 to 20 minutes. Photography coverage is longer because it includes arrivals, portraits, and any celebration around the ceremony.
- How many hours of photography do I need for my ROM? => Around 1 hour covers the ceremony and a few portraits; 2–3 hours covers a ceremony plus a meal or gathering; a same-day banquet needs half-day or full wedding-day coverage.
- How much does ROM photography cost in Singapore? => Our ROM coverage starts from $526 and scales with the hours and celebration you'd like captured. Message us with your timing for a tailored quote.
- Can I extend the hours if my celebration runs long? => It's best to plan enough coverage upfront so nothing is missed. Share your run-of-show with us early and we'll recommend the right amount.
Not sure how many hours you need?
Send us your ROM timing — ceremony only, or with a celebration — and we'll advise the right coverage. From $526. Message us on WhatsApp
