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October 2025

The Bride and Groom No-Stress Guide To The Kinds of Ang Bao You Have to Prepare For Your Wedding

By Audrie Soh

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Having trouble deciding who you need to prepare ang baos for and how much to give? Don’t worry – we’ve got just the guide you need.

The success of your wedding day is dependent on the many people who support you – from your bridal party to your wedding vendors – and one of the most meaningful ways to express your gratitude for their help and support is to show your appreciation with an ang bao. But with so many people playing a part in your big day, it can be tricky to figure out who gets an ang bao and how much to give on top the million to-dos you have to complete for your wedding.

Don’t worry; we’ve got you! We’ve put together an easy-to-follow guide to all the wedding ang baos you’ll come across from the start to finish, including suggested rates for the ang baos you’ll need to prep for your bridal party, vendors, and the family and friends who helped make your big day happen. Think of these numbers as a handy starting point, not a strict rule – you can always give a little more (or less) depending on your budget and how you want to thank them.

The History Behind Giving Ang Baos

The giving of ang baos, or red packets, is a treasured tradition that has deep roots in the Chinese culture. More than just monetary gifts, ang baos carry powerful symbolism, representing happiness, prosperity and good fortune. They are seen as blessings and exchanged during significant occasions such as Chinese New Year, birthdays and most meaningfully, weddings.

While couples are mostly on the receiving end of these little red packets of heartfelt blessings, the tradition of giving ang baos is actually a two-way exchange. The bride and groom also gives out ang baos of their own on their wedding day – to younger relatives or siblings who pay their respects to them during the tea ceremony or to the groups of people who help them on their wedding day.

Types of Ang Baos You’ll Give and Receive in Your Wedding

This practice of giving and receiving ang baos on your wedding day turns your once-in-a-lifetime into a beautiful cycle of giving, where blessings flow both ways and everyone – from the couple themselves to their wedding guests – feel acknowledged and cherished.

Of course, this heartfelt tradition comes with a fair amount of preparation. Knowing exactly what types of ang baos are required and who does the giving and receiving will save couples from the last-minute stress of preparing the necessary red packets they need for their wedding. To make your planning a little simpler, we’ve thoughtfully put together a visual guide to the wedding ang baos you’ll need, so you can save and check it whenever you need a quick reference.

A Guide to Wedding Ang Bao Rates

Your wedding day wouldn’t be as seamless and memorable without the support of your bridal party, family, and vendors. A thoughtful way to thank them for their time and effort is with an ang bao — but figuring out how much to give can sometimes be tricky. To make this process easier, we’ve put together a thoughtful guide to the average wedding ang bao rates you can use as a reference when preparing your red packets. Think of these amounts as gentle suggestions — a heartfelt starting point that you can adjust based on your budget and the unique relationships you share with each person.

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Ang Bao Giving

The giving of ang baos is a symbolic gesture filled with wishes for happiness, prosperity and good fortune, so couples should approach the tradition with thoughtfulness and care by taking note of the do’s and don’t’s of ang bao giving to ensure that this act of gratitude is done with respect and sincerity.

Ultimately, giving ang baos is a beautiful way to wrap your love, gratitude, and blessings into a simple red packet. It is less about fixed numbers and more about the heart behind the gesture. As long as you give with sincerity and keep the do’s and don’ts in mind, your recipients will feel the gratitude and appreciation you wish to convey.

Credits: Feature image from Lalu and Chris’s Bright and Colouful Sapa-Inspired Backyard Wedding by Alvelyn Alko.

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