Reason for flagging? Flowers are a joy to have in the garden or the home, bringing color and texture into a space and providing a visual indicator of the changing seasons. Flowers that smell good are an extra perk for any gardener and are especially handy to have around for fresh cut flower bouquets.
In fact, asking for leftovers is considered a sign of appreciation during a Chinese wedding. While some weddings require boxed gifts for the couple, cash gifts are customary in Chinese weddings. Simply place the cash or cheque into a nice card or red envelope (a hong bao) and leave it in a guest box upon your arrival.
A couple of months ago, there was this hot debate stemming from a bride-to-be, who wrote on her facebook that she would not welcome anyone to her banquet if they were giving her only. HK$500 as gift, since she would not break even on what she would have paid for the fancy hotel banquet. The story leaked out and received wide media coverage, and sparked the debate on whether $500 is still the norm or minimum charge for a wedding gift.