How much money should you give as a wedding gift?

On the whole, attending a wedding just isn't worth it — you've got travel costs, accommodation, and then the red envelope on top. And honestly, just because you care about someone doesn't mean they'll feel the same, so some people have already stopped giving red envelopes altogether.

Back to the main point: for close childhood friends, the going rate is around 1,000 RMB; for classmates, it's 500–600 RMB.

As Young People Stop Giving Red Envelopes