Your Updated Wedding Ang Bao Red Packet Guide for 2023
Staring at the wedding invitation blankly and racking your brains over how much to pack in those red packets? Fret not! Let Tropika Club take you through this journey- Consider this a #tips101 on us. Here’s your updated wedding Ang Pow red packet or ang bao guide for the year in Singapore. [Updated for 2023]
”Siao liao lor!”– If that’s the first thing that came to your mind. “How much am I supposed to give? What is the current market rate? What if I gave them too little?”
Trust us, we have seen too many scenarios like this and we are an expert to this. If you have no clues at all, or if you find yourself calling your friends frantically over the phone and asking for advice- this is what you need. A guide to Singapore’s wedding ang-bao rates! Find out how much you should insert into the red packet before getting to your friend’s wedding dinner venue.
You are welcome.
Today, we turned to various online wedding blogs and websites to collate the most updated ang-bao wedding rates and here is the list that we provide. A guideline on what to expect at each venue and how much to bao.
Fun fact: We added the number “8” for each amount as “8” in Chinese symbolizes wealth, prosperity and success. It is in favor of those who is usually superstitious, also known as “pang dang” in the older generation lingo.
| Name of Establishment | Lunch | Dinner |
| Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa | $198 to $228 | $228 to $260 |
| Amara Singapore | $148 to $168 | $168 to $188 |
| Andaz Singapore | $218 to $238 | $248 to $288 |
| Capella Singapore | $228 to $348 | $258 to $388 |
| Carlton Hotel Singapore | $148 to $188 | $158 to $188 |
| Changi Cove Hotel | $118 to $158 | $118 to $158 |
| CHIJMES Hall Singapore | $168 to $228 | $188 to $248 |
| Concorde Hotel Singapore | $138 to $148 | $148 to $158 |
| Conrad Centennial Singapore | $168 to $188 | $178 to $208 |
| Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore | $118 to $138 | $118 to $138 |
| Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | $148 to $168 | $158 to $188 |
| Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford | $168 to $188 | $168 to $188 |
| Four Points by Sheraton | $158 to $188 | $158 to $188 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Singapore | $168 to $258 | $208 to $288 |
| Furama City Centre Singapore | $128 to $158 | $128 to $158 |
| Furama Riverfront Singapore | $128 to $158 | $128 to $158 |
| Genting Hotel Jurong | $118 to $128 | $128 to $138 |
| Goodwood Park Hotel | $168 to $188 | $188 to $218 |
| Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel | $168 to $188 | $178 to $198 |
| Grand Hyatt Hotel | $178 to $208 | $208 to $228 |
| Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy | $118 to $148 | $128 to $148 |
| Hilton Singapore | $168 to $198 | $188 to $238 |
| Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | $148 to $178 | $138 to $188 |
| Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre | $148 to $178 | $138 to $188 |
| Hotel Fort Canning | $158 to $188 | $188 to $228 |
| Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore by Shangri La | $138 to $168 | $158 to $188 |
| Intercontinental Singapore | $188 to $228 | $208 to $388 |
| JW Marriot Hotel Singapore | $248 to $268 | $258 to $288 |
| Le Meridien, Sentosa | $208 to $238 | $238 to $258 |
| M Hotel | $138 to $168 | $158 to $188 |
| Mandarin Orchard Singapore | $208 to $228 | $208 to $228 |
| Mandarin Oriental Singapore | $188 to $228 | $208 to $288 |
| Marina Bay Sands | $168 to $228 | $208 to $268 |
| Marina Mandarin Singapore | $168 to $228 | $188 to $208 |
| Mercure Singapore Bugis | $128 to $148 | $138 to !68 |
| Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay | $148 to $168 | $148 to $188 |
| Novotel Singapore on Stevens | $148 to $168 | $148 to $188 |
| Oasia Hotel Novena Singapore | $148 to $1768 | $158 to $198 |
| One Farrer Hotel | $158 to $178 | $168 to $178 |
| One 15 Marina Sentosa Cove | $168 to $178 | $168 to $178 |
| Orchard Hotel Singapore | $168 to $178 | $188 to $208 |
| Pan Pacific Singapore | $158 to $188 | $188 to $208 |
| Park Hotel Alexandra | $128 to $138 | $138 to $148 |
| Park Hotel Clarke Quay | $128 to $138 | $138 to $148 |
| Parkroyal on Beach Road | $169 to $188 | $188 to $228 |
| Parkroyal on Kitchener Road | $128 to $138 | $128 to $148 |
| Parkroyal on Pickering | $178 to $208 | $228 to $248 |
| Peninsula Excelsior Hotel | $128 to $138 | $158 to $188 |
| Raffles Hotel | $238 to $288 | $268 to $388 |
| Regent Singapore | $158 to $188 | $188 to $228 |
| Rendezvous Hotel Singapore | $148 to $178 | $158 to $168 |
| Royal Plaza on Scotts | $158 to $188 | $158 to $188 |
| Shangri-La Hotel | $208 to $268 | $258 to $318 |
| Sheraton Towers Singapore | $168 to $188 | $188 to $228 |
| Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | $138 to $168 | $168 to $208 |
| Sofitel Singapore City Centre | $188 to $218 | $188 to $248 |
| Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa | $188 to $218 | $188 to $248 |
| Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore | $158 to $168 | $168 to $188 |
| The Fullerton Hotel Singapore | $228 to $248 | $248 to $288 |
| The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore | $238 to $268 | $248 to $338 |
| The St Regis Singapore | $228 to $248 | $258 to $288 |
| The Westin Singapore | $188 to $208 | $198 to $268 |
| Village Hotel Changi | $148 to $158 | $148 to $168 |
| Village Hotel Katong | $148 to $158 | $148 to $168 |
| W Singapore – Sentosa Cove | $198 to $248 | $218 to $268 |
| York Hotel | $128 to $138 | $128 to $168 |
The above list is generated based on WEEKEND rate, and it is an estimation based on the current market rate. Honestly, there is no “standard amount” you need to adhere to. Ultimately, it is a reflection of your relationship to the couple that is the deciding factor.
Truth be told, as the Chinese love to say it- red packet is considered to be a symbol of luck, life and happiness. It is usually given during auspicious occasions such as Chinese New Year or wedding. It is a gift of blessings to the newlyweds, to congratulate them and wish them joy.
BUT…
We could not emphasize this enough- DO NOT TREAT THIS AS A COMPETITION.
We have seen people who compares the amount, who devalues one another, who feels that people who gave more is “atas” and people who does not- “xia suay”. It honesty it does not matter at all!
Always remember, regardless the amount that is given to the newlywed, it should be given with sincerity and a heart full of blessings.
Cheers!
Meanwhile, check out Tropika Club’s Ecosystem of Websites
Tropika Club Magazine – Tropika Club Magazine crafts articles on all things Singapore, but with a greater emphasis on local businesses based on our #SupportLocalSG initiative. We check out and feature local businesses of all categories, ranging from your neighbourhood hawker stalls to the aesthetic clinics in town. We also cover local content ranging from beauty, lifestyle, places, eats and what’s on in SIngapore. Our Top 10 rankings include local food and service establishments based in different regions in Singapore.
Tropika Club Deals – Search for the best voucher and coupon deals. Tropika Club Deals is ideal for customers who want to discover the best deals without having to commit to a specific appointment date and time. Choose from guaranteed discounted deals in the categories of hairstyling, hair removal, facial & aesthetics, body slimming, brows & lashes, nails & makeup, massage & spa or fitness & wellness. Customers can also buy vouchers as gifts or to use for the future.
Reviews
