If anyone is thinking or being worried about the 70,000 dollars someones mentioned here don't, it's a bloody pipe dream. Only the very,very rich Chinese would be able to cover that sort of bill. Even 10,000 dollars would be a rarity....
Ask the guys here that have got married in China, ask them what they had to pay for there wedding and the banquet, i know it won't be anywhere near some of the figures that I've seen banded about on this and other Forums. If your lady is single, keep the Red Envelope to her parents reasonable, especially if your lady is over 30-35. I'm sure her parents would rather see their daughter happy than to ask for silly money to be given to them. No you don't give Red Envelopes to the whole family, you can give them a small token gift if you like, but there's really is no call for it.
None of us are rich, in the true sense of the word, so don't go throwing money around in China, just to impress the family. .....It might just come back and bite you on the bum. Just remember you will need all the money you can, to get your lady back to your country, and then to start a new life together. That money is far better off in your pocket, for your family needs, than to impress or go overboard on a wedding that is just a one day affair.
Most of you have already done this once when you married the first time, remember how much that all cost??? And all for just one days celebration!! We all do these crazy things once, .....but once is enough for any lifetime, ..Right?? ...hahaha!!
David....