Chinese Wedding

[slick]

In addition to the traditional Western wedding gifts, couples at a Chinese wedding will be given small, red envelopes filled with money. The couple collects these packets from the guests as they visit the tables, or guests deposit the packets in a designated box. Large sums of money often accumulate, so many couples hire a security guard to watch the money box.

Well, I found this on one website. So that means I have to purchase a gift as well as give them money. This could prove to be quite expensive but she is such a nice girl and I love her family. Both her Mom and Dad work were I do and she use to work under me as a data entry clerk. I know that she will wear white for the ceremony and red for the banquet. I guess I'd better go shopping this weekend.

[Killearn Kitties]

I've only seen a Chinese wedding party, and the bride was in the most magnificent deep red dress. She was absolutely gorgeous!

I'm not sure why you would have to give a gift as well as money? I read that quote as meaning that traditionally the money was the gift.

[wombat2u2004]

No Slick.........gift is not necessary, money will suffice !!!!
You can get yourself along to Chinatown or a Chinese restaurant maybe and purchase a red packet (Ang Pow).....put whatever money you would like to put in it as a gift. That is all that is required.
Have I attended Chinese weddings ????? My first wife was Chinese, and I attended MANY weddings in Singapore, Malaysia and the USA.
Hope thjis helps you,
Wom