The meaning of each item 寓意
1 Dragon & Phoenix tray 喜盘Carries the betrothal gifts to the bride’s home. The dragon and phoenix stand for the groom and bride, a perfect match.
1 Red Packets for Pin Jin, Nappy & Open Car Door 男方聘金红包，离乳红包，开车门红包Pin Jin (聘金) is the betrothal money that thanks the bride’s parents for raising her. The nappy packet (离乳) thanks her mother, and the car-door packet is for whoever opens the bridal car on the day.
1 Bag for alcohol 百年好合酒袋Holds the wine or liquor the groom presents to the bride’s father, a toast to a lasting union (百年好合).
2 Everlasting red cloth for Door 百年好合 红缎Hung over the door to welcome happiness into the home and wish the couple a lifetime together (百年好合).
2 Pairs of Dragon & Phoenix Candle Set 对龙凤烛Lit on the wedding night. The dragon and phoenix stand for the groom and bride, and the flame lights up a bright future together.
2 Sets of Pig Trotter Cans 套猪脚罐A traditional thank-you to the bride’s family, and a wish for plenty in the new household.
2 Packets of Destiny Discs 包缘钱Destiny coins (缘钱) celebrate the fated bond (缘) between the couple and bring wealth to the new family.
2 Sets of auspicious wedding grains, consisting of red dates, longan, wintermelon strips, lotus seeds, lily bulbs, and rock sugar 两套 百年好合京果 红枣 桂圆 冬瓜条 莲子 百合 冰糖Red dates and longan wish for children soon (早生贵子), lotus seeds for many children, lily bulbs for a lasting union (百年好合), and wintermelon and rock sugar for a sweet life together.
2 Sets of wedding candy 包喜糖Shared with family and friends to spread the sweetness and joy of the wedding.
2 Double Happiness Stickers (Xi Zi) 大喜贴纸The double happiness 囍 sign is put up at both homes to announce and bless the marriage.
2 Sheet of Mini Double Happiness Stickers 小喜贴纸Small 囍 stickers for the betrothal gifts, spreading double happiness.
Optional rental: Betrothal Basket 过大礼喜篮, 3 days, $50 refundable deposit. Choose it above.
Terms & Conditions
- All items must be delivered to a single location.
- Package designs are fixed and cannot be customised or modified, except for the upgrade options listed below.
- The Dragon & Phoenix candles can be changed or upgraded at $10.
- Betrothal baskets are an optional add-on, available to rent for 3 days with a refundable deposit of $50 for 1 basket. The deposit is refunded in full when the basket is returned in their original condition.
- Images are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may vary slightly.
- Add-on items require a minimum lead time of 14 days.
See our full Terms & Conditions for delivery, consultations, cancellations, returns and refunds.
FAQ
Which dialect group should I choose?
Choose the groom’s family dialect group. The items and quantities follow that group’s customs, and our team confirms with you after purchase.
Who prepares Guo Da Li?
The groom’s family. The betrothal gifts are brought to the bride’s family before the wedding, usually on an auspicious date.
Can I change the items?
The package design is fixed. You can upgrade the dragon and phoenix candles above, and rent a traditional betrothal basket.
