When you are invited to a wedding, one important thing you must prepare is the laisee packet for the couple. For most Hong Kong weddings, money is given instead of material wedding gifts–such a practical practice! But how much money should be put into the laisee? There are several rules that help determine the amount that you need to put into the laisee. We listed them down for you and included some other points you must note. Let’s go through them now.
Rule 1: Give in Amounts That Total to Lucky Even Numbers
[From: This Wedding at Rosewood is Adorned with Elegant Gold Details / Photo: MC Photography]
The common amounts are 600, 800, 1500, 2,800, etc. Avoid giving amounts that result in odd numbers because this is only suitable for funerals, not for weddings.
Rule 2: Consider Your Relationship
[From: A Simply Sweet Hong Kong Wedding with Romantic Red Details / Photo:
The closer the relationship, the bigger the amount for the laisee. By relationship, it can mean your relationship with the couple or the parents, depending who invited you. If you are part of the bridal party, even if you will receive another laisee from the couple separately, you should also prepare one for the couple too.
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