The groom needs to attend the coming out banquet. The farewell banquet refers to a banquet held by a daughter at her maternal home before her marriage. The basic process includes the groom's request for marriage, where the groom holds flowers and kneels down on one knee to propose to the bride. This is an essential ritual in the farewell banquet. But the wedding customs vary in different regions, and it also depends on local customs.
What is the basic process of hosting a banquet
1. Host's Opening
The host of the banquet is usually a respected elder in the family, and some may also invite professional hosts. After the host takes the stage, they should first thank the guests and then deliver the opening speech.
2. The bride and parents make an appearance
The banquet is hosted by the bride, who will appear with her parents and give a speech to thank the guests.
3. The groom requests marriage
After the groom appears, he should hold flowers in his hands, kneel on one knee, and loudly propose to the bride.
4. The groom passed the exam
The bride's family and friends will prepare exam questions to test the groom to see if he cares about the bride. Common questions include when the bride's birthday is and what her favorite color is.
5. The groom kneels down to worship his parents in law
After the bride agrees to the groom's proposal, the groom to be must kneel down and bow down to his parents in law, pour tea and change his mind.
6. The groom makes a declaration of love
The guests attending the farewell banquet are all relatives and friends of the bride's family. The groom should make a declaration of love for the bride, so that relatives and friends can trust the bride to themselves with peace of mind.
7. Combing hair
The bride's mother wants to comb her daughter's hair and say some rhymes while combing, wishing her daughter a happy and fulfilling marriage.
8. Toast up
Toasting is the final stage of the grand banquet, and prospective couples are required to toast table by table, thanking their relatives and friends for their arrival and accepting their blessings.