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!
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