How much does it usually cost to get married? Hot topics and data analysis on the entire network in the past 10 days
Wedding bonuses have always been a hot topic of social concern, especially during holidays and wedding seasons. Discussions about "how much money is usually given for marriage" are frequently on the hot search. The following is based on the hot topics and data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days (as of October 2023), to sort out the current status and trends of gift money for you.
1. Comparison of wedding gold standards in major regions across the country

Based on the data compiled from social platforms and the wedding industry, the following is the reference range of gifts in some regions (unit: yuan):
| area | Median gift money | Common range | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 50,000 | 30,000-100,000 | The urban areas are higher and the suburbs are slightly lower. |
| Shanghai | 80,000 | 50,000-200,000 | Some families ask for "one in a million" (100,001 yuan) |
| Guangdong | 10,000 | 8,888-30,000 | Pay attention to auspicious numbers, such as "9999" |
| Zhejiang | 150,000 | 80,000-300,000 | Wenzhou, Ningbo and other places have higher |
| Sichuan | 30,000 | 20,000-60,000 | Some rural areas are simplified |
| Henan | 50,000 | 30,000-100,000 | Significant increase in recent years |
2. Inventory of hot search topics
In the past 10 days, the following related topics have triggered heated discussions:
1.“Jiangxi’s 18.88 million sky-high price gift” again causes controversy: Netizens discussed whether betrothal gifts should return to rationality.
2."Zero-betrothal marriage" is popular among young people: Many places have launched policies to encourage simple weddings, and the Weibo topic has been read more than 200 million times.
3.Gift payment in installments: The phenomenon of "betrothal gift loans" appeared in a certain place, and experts called for vigilance against excessive consumption.
3. Key factors affecting the amount of gift
| factor | degree of influence | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| regional economic level | high | Gift money in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai is generally higher than that in the west |
| family conditions | Middle to high | It may fluctuate by 30%-50% after negotiation between the two parties. |
| Wedding customs and traditions | middle | Guangdong’s gift money is relatively low but gold jewelry is valued |
| Academic qualifications and careers | medium low | Highly educated people prefer personalized solutions |
4. Netizen opinion survey
Polling on a certain platform shows (sample size 10,000 people):
| Options | Proportion |
|---|---|
| You should act according to your ability, 10,000-50,000 yuan is enough | 42% |
| According to local customs, 50,000-100,000 yuan | 33% |
| Must be more than 100,000 yuan | 15% |
| refuse bride price | 10% |
5. Expert advice
1.Communication first: Both families need to clarify their needs to avoid conflicts over gifts.
2.legal awareness: The Civil Code stipulates that it is prohibited to obtain property through marriage, and proof of large gifts must be retained.
3.innovative form: Part of the gift money can be converted into a wedding travel fund or a down payment for a house.
To sum up, there is no unified standard for wedding bonuses, and they need to be handled flexibly based on regional and family circumstances. Only by treating traditional customs rationally can marriage begin with love rather than financial pressure.
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