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09/24/2010 at 07:44 am

It seems like in many of the Caucasian weddings, brides say they don't expect any gift but in Chinese weddings, most people give gifts in the form of money.  

So, do you expect to receive money? If so, what do you consider to be reasonable from a person or couple?

 

 

 

09/24/2010 at 07:38 pm

For me, just as long as they come :o) they'll give gifts or money or offer time to help for the wedding :o) I would say 100 dollars

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09/25/2010 at 12:20 pm

I think it really varies on the family and what they can afford. At our wedding we received gifts ranging from $20 to $1000. My MIL said that we "should" receive the same amout of money from aunts and uncles that she paid when their kids got married. A few gave less and she was a little ticked, but a few gave more.

DH explained to me that usually the money is supposed to reimburse the parents for the wedding costs. My dad paid for 85% of the wedding and refused any reimbursement. Even my MIL refused reimbursement for the few things she paid for. Some guests actually bought items from our registry and some causasian guests gave cash.

09/27/2010 at 03:23 pm

Normally it's $100 pp. Both mom's have asked for a list so they know how much their friends and family gave so that they can reciprocate that same amount in the future.

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09/28/2010 at 07:22 pm

I'd say $50-100 per person is standard.

12/08/2010 at 02:13 pm

Traditionally guests should give that should cover their meal at your wedding... but of course not every one abides by these rules. Remember, some may give more or less than others, so it may even out... but don't expect anything. If you expect something and one guest gave you such a small amount, you would probably become very disappointed.

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