Why it is difficult to simplify domestic marriage culture

Even if I can give up collecting my congratulatory money

Several to dozens of times that much

It’s hard to give up your parents’ congratulatory money.

It’s hard to persuade

And the wedding is actually not my event, but an event for my parents to show off their children.

(Even if you include the bride and groom, the ratio is less than half)

And above all, realistically

If your parents consistently engage in some level of social activity,

Unless it’s a very fancy wedding.

Parents’ gift >= Typical wedding expenses

Plus, it’s not that cheap for a small wedding.