Most couples don't expect to get new cars as wedding gifts. But that's just the beginning of what one Chinese father gave his daughter and son-in-law as a wedding present.
The South China Morning Post reported Monday that Wu Duanbiao, chairman of ceramics firm Fujian Wanli Group, gave his daughter and her new husband a dowry worth $150 million for their wedding on Sunday. The extravagant gift included four boxes of gold jewelry, more than $3 million deposited into their bank account, $800,000 in stock, a Porsche and a Mercedes. Wu also gifted the couple with a retail store, mansion and other properties.
To top it all off, Wu donated nearly $2.5 million to two local charities on the couple's behalf.
"As parents, we certainly want our child's life to be more stable than our lives as entrepreneurs," said Wu's wife, according to the Daily Mail.
The bride is on the board of her father's company and the groom is a civil servant. The two met in kindergarten and reside in China's Fujian province, where generous dowries are customary and believed to ensure the bride will be treated well by her in-laws.
In other over-the-top wedding gift news, a Hong Kong father offered a $65 million dowry to any man who would marry his lesbian daughter.
Click through the slideshow below for unique wedding gift ideas that won't break the bank.
What better way to de-stress after all that wedding planning?
Trapeze Class Gift Certificates at <a href="http://newyork.trapezeschool.com/classes/giftcertificates.php" target="_hplink">newyork.trapezeschool.com</a>
Because who wouldn't want monogrammed Snuggies?
Personalized "Hoodie-Footie" Pajamas, $160 at <a href="http://www.pajamagram.com/SellGroup/hoodiefootiehishers.aspx" target="_blank">PajamaGram.com</a>
Sorta silly, but very cute.
Superhero Personalized Comic Book Picture, $110<a href="http://allpopart.com/artwork-gallery/subject/couples-wedding-anniversary-portraits" target="_blank">AllPopArt.com</a>
This will certainly lower their grocery bills.
Alexandria Chicken Coop & Run, $399 at <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/alexandria-chicken-coop/?pkey=cagrarian-garden-chicken-coops" target="_blank">Williams-Sonoma.com</a>
A thoughtful way to mark their anniversaries, especially if you fill it with nice wine.
Uncommon Goods Custom Wine Box, $130 at <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/custom-wine-box" target="_blank">UncommonGoods.com</a>
The couple probably already has everything they need, so why not give a charitable gift?
Give The Gift Of A Cook Stove, $100 at <a href="https://www.treesforlife.org/give/catalog/cook-stoves" target="_blank">TreesforLife.com</a>
You won't find this personalized pillow at Ikea.
Personalized Pillow Cover, $40 at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76848104/personalized-pillow-cover-custom-wedding?ref=sr_gallery_10&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=wedding+gift+pillow&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=" target="_blank">Etsy.com</a>
A note couldn't come in a cuter package.
Little Okins Heartfelt Notes, $20 at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100556289/bride-to-groom-gift-wedding-day-gift?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=unique+wedding+gift&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Etsy.com</a>
A chic alternative to the old wooden block.
Angled Knife Stand, $130 at <a href="https://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Angled Knife Stand_10451_10001_12911_-1_26669_26670_12912" target="_blank">MomaStore.com</a>
This cute composter is unique and eco-friendly.
Zero-Waste Food Digester, $199 at <a href="http://www.gardeners.com/Zero-Waste-Food-Digester/39-651,default,pd.html?start=7&cgid=20706" target="_blank">Gardeners.com</a>
The perfect accompaniment to all those boring family functions.
Mine & Yours Flask, $24 at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24907339" target="_blank">UrbanOutfitters.com</a>
Honeymoon pictures will never look better than on this cool camera.
Diana Mini & Flash Camera, $109 at <a href="http://usa.shop.lomography.com/cameras/diana-f-cameras/diana-mini-and-flash-coral-fusion?utm_source=shop&utm_medium=shopnews&utm_campaign=nl_colorful cameras" target="_hplink">Lomography.com</a>
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