“Food for thought: wedding dinners generally cost anywhere between RM200 to 400 per person, depending on the venue,” says Leticia.

“If you planned to give only a RM200 ang pau, you would have essentially only paid for your own dinner and not given the couple a gift.”

Upon arriving at the registration table, ensure that your gift is placed in a clean, neat envelope or red packet and hand it over to the ushers at the registration table or to the parents of the bride and groom if they’re on hand to welcome you.

What should you do when you come across the parents, grandparents or other elderly relatives of the bride and groom? Here’s what Leticia suggests:

“Respectfully congratulate them – but if you don’t know any auspicious wishes, it’s best to avoid using them entirely in case you end up saying the wrong thing.”

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Never been to a Chinese wedding dinner before? For starters, if your wedding invitation is only addressed to you, it’s best to avoid bringing a plus one, unless you get the green light from the bride or groom.

The same goes for your kids, if the invitation isn’t extended to the rest of your growing tribe, then hire a babysitter and enjoy a fun night out with your better half.  

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I’ve heard it said more than once: is it the worst thing in the world to be half-an-hour late for a Chinese wedding dinner? Should you really be there on time, even if you know most of the crowd will only show up after 7pm?

The answer is: of course! Being punctual is just basic etiquette; it demonstrates your respect for the bride and groom. Be there on time, regardless of when other guests decide to show up.