Wedding ang bao rates for 2017
Wedding ang bao rates for 2017
Wedding ang baos are a form of blessing that we give to newlyweds, however, as practical Singaporeans, the gesture also helps cover the cost of the wedding banquet, so an important part of wedding etiquette to give an appropriate amount. Deciding the “appropriate” amount to give can be tricky affair and can depend on several factors, such as where and when the wedding is held and also cultural traditions.
How to calculate wedding ang bao rates:
All prices shown (inclusive of GST and service charge) are for the price of one guest and is the recommended minimum amount that you should give. There is also a rating system that’ll give you an idea of how much the ang bao will cost you!
To calculate how much each person should give in an ang bao, take the cost of one table and divide it by 10, since each table usually seats 10 people.
$ – Least Expensive (< $130)
$$ – More Expensive ($131 – $170)
$$$ – Most Expensive (> $171)
Disclaimer: This article only covers rates for weddings held in hotels and does not include restaurants or country clubs etc. The prices shown here are for the cheapest wedding packages offered by each hotel; you may consider giving more if the wedding banquet you’re attending is a premium package.
However, just knowing how much to give isn’t enough. Here are some rules and customs for different cultures that you need to take note of when deciding how much to put into your ang bao!
Chinese Weddings
Monetary gifts are generally given for Chinese weddings in red packets or ang baos.
Physical gifts are uncommon, though not prohibited.
Avoid giving odd numbered amounts, and amounts beginning and ending with a ‘4’ since its Chinese translation sounds like ‘death’. Giving amounts ending with ‘8’ is the best, as it is an auspicious number in Chinese culture!
Indian Weddings
Monetary envelopes are also the most ideal gift at Indian weddings. However, for Indian weddings, it would be best to give amounts ending with ‘1’.
Malay Weddings
Monetary gifts are also preferred for Malay weddings, though it is not always expected.
If you do wish to bless the couple in the form of money, you don’t have to put it in a green packet. Any envelope will do.
The typical amount given at Malay weddings is between $10 and $20, but there is really no fixed amount.
Unfortunately, being a wedding guest in Singapore is all about numbers! Don’t be that wedding guest who “throws face” and packs way too little in their ang bao (or spoils the market by packing too much). But with more Singaporeans opting to tie the knot at more unconventional wedding venues, remember to do your research to know the appropriate amount to pack in your ang bao!
This story first appeared on Shopback
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