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Ironeall - I'm sure any thoughtful gift you give will be cherished by the couple; you can opt for a gift engraved or embellished with Chinese characters representing joy, love, and happiness to honor their culture, or simply choose something special from you. Just because it's from you, it will be special!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Are there special or particular gifts a grandmother gives to the couple? I (an American) am close to a family in China and some time ago members of the family asked me to be the family grandmother. None of that generation survived the cultural revolution. I am close to both the bride and groom, but closer to the grooms family. The marriage will be April 2009. I love this couple very much and would like to give them something memorable and tasteful.

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

Janet - The gift envelopes are for the newlywed couple as a way to wish them financial prosperity.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Hi, can someone tell me who should get the money from the red envelopes that guests are handing in at the banquet? Cause I heard that the parents of the bride should get them, but is that true? Or are the envelopes for the married couple?

-- Contributed by: Janet

MarieParis - Planning two weddings is certainly a costly event, and hopefully the couple is considering that when planning a budget. Ideally the groom's family would cover most costs for the China wedding (as tradition), but modern etiquette may have parents and the couple splitting more costs, particularly as it sounds like the bride is Chinese. It is best to work this out among all parties before final plans are set. Best wishes!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

Just the information we were looking for. Thanks. But now, how, as parents of the groom, do we navigate with who pays what? Luckily we plan to have 2 weddings, one in Paris and one in China. We will pay costs in France, but hopefully the Chinese parents will cover most costs there in China.

-- Contributed by: MarieParis

Thank you for the clarification, Brandy!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

In chinese cultures, the groom's family handles the wedding costs. You didn't make it clear in the first para.

-- Contributed by: brandy

Good site.

-- Contributed by: Brant

Very informative, helped me finish my grade 10 religion project.

Exceptionally well done.

-- Contributed by: Seano
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