Whether to give money to guests for banquets depends on local customs. The farewell banquet is a banquet held by the bride before her daughter's marriage, inviting relatives and friends from her family. Usually, there is no need to give any money, but in some areas, there is also a saying of going out as a gift. If you are unable to attend on the official wedding day, you can give the gift money to the newlyweds in advance at the banquet to express your best wishes.
Banquet Process
1. Host takes the stage
A banquet usually invites a professional host or a respected elder from the family to host. After the host takes the stage, they should first welcome and thank the guests, and give an opening speech.
2. The bride and her parents make an appearance
The banquet is hosted by the bride, so the bride needs to appear with her parents and express gratitude to the guests one by one.
3. Prospective groom's proposal stage
After the groom to be appears, he should hold flowers in his hands, kneel on one knee, and loudly propose to the bride.
4. The prospective groom passed the exam
The friends of the bride to be will prepare some exam questions to test the groom, such as the bride's preferences, birthday, etc., to see if the groom cares about the bride.
5. The groom to be kneels down and worships his parents in law
After the bride to be agrees to the groom's proposal, the groom to be should kneel down and bow to his parents in law, pour tea and change his mind.
6. The groom to be makes a declaration of love
The guests attending the banquet are all relatives and friends of the bride's family. The groom to be must loudly declare his love in front of everyone to show his sincerity and determination.
7. Toasting session
After the speech segment is over, the bride and groom should toast each table of guests, accept blessings, and express gratitude.