Whether the groom's parents will attend the banquet can be determined according to local customs and habits. In the past, the banquet was hosted by the parents of the bride, and the guests were her relatives and friends. The parents of the groom usually did not attend. However, the current custom is for both parties' parents, relatives, and friends to attend the celebration together.
Banquet Process
1. The bride to be appears with her parents.
Dragon and phoenix are auspicious, the day is good, the forest shines brightly, and the hall is full of friends. Please welcome the bride to be and her parents to shine brightly.
2. The groom to be appears.
The host's language is used to enhance and narrate.
3. The groom to be presents flowers for marriage.
The groom to be kneels down and loudly proposes marriage.
4. The prospective groom passed the exam.
Prepare some questions to test the groom, including common sense of life and questions related to the bride.
5. The groom knelt down and bowed to his parents in law.
The bride to be is betrothed by the flower, and the groom to be bows down to his parents in law and changes his name to 'Mom and Dad'.
6. The groom to be makes a declaration of love.
Express love and commitment to the bride, and show determination to the parents in law.
7. Mother combs her daughter's hair.
The river water is short, but the love between children is long. Serving children is the lifelong mission of parents.
A combing of hair: deep mother daughter relationship
Comb your hair again: Parents remind you to keep it in mind
Three combing of hair: Respect parents in law, show filial piety, and then combing of hair: May a newlywed couple have a bright future ahead
Five Combs: May you husband and wife love each other. Six Combs: A hundred years of good marriage
Comb your hair again: Successful career. Comb your hair again: Good luck comes first
Nine Combs of Hair: Eternal Love
8. Joyful interaction.
You can organize some activities with friends and family to liven up the atmosphere on site.
9. The father of the bride to be speaks.
The bride's father thanked the guests and sent a message of advice to his daughter and son-in-law.
10. Take a group photo.
Parents and daughters in law take a group photo as a memento.
11. Toast.
The host toasted the guests to express gratitude for their visit and witness.