Whether the man will pay for the banquet hosted by the woman depends on the negotiation between the two families and the local customs and habits. In some places, it is customary for the groom to pay for all the banquet expenses. In other places, it is customary for both men and women to share the cost of all the banquet expenses. In other places, it is customary for each family to pay for their own banquet expenses, which can be agreed upon by both families themselves.
Who will pay for the banquet hosted by the female party
1. The man pays for the banquet
There are significant differences in marriage customs and habits among different regions in China. Generally, the groom pays for the bride's banquet, and the groom's family usually has better economic conditions than the bride's. Some women's families use dowries to hold banquets, while others may ask the man to pay for the banquet if the dowries are relatively small. As for the collected gift money, some are for the man and some are for their own daughter.
2. The female party pays for the banquet
Often, holding a wedding at the bride's home is because both husband and wife are in a different location. So when hosting a banquet at the bride's house, most of the guests are from her family, and the gift money collected also belongs to her. Therefore, generally speaking, when hosting a banquet at the bride's house, the bride is responsible for paying for it.
3. Men and women dining together for money
If both husband and wife are in the same place, the newlyweds will choose to hold a banquet together, so that the relatives and friends of both families can see the wedding ceremony and save a lot of trouble. In the case of co hosting, parents usually share half of the gift money with each other, and then give all the gift money to the two newlyweds, or each person can take the gift money.