The rules for the female party to hold a banquet include selecting an auspicious day, posting happy words, and following customs.
1、 The rules for the female party to hold a banquet in the palace
1. Choose an auspicious day
There are taboos for the female party when hosting a banquet. Not every day is suitable for hosting a banquet, and just like a wedding ceremony, it is necessary to choose an auspicious day. When choosing a banquet outside the pavilion, one should avoid some taboo days.
2. Post the word 'happiness'
On the day of the banquet, the female party is required to post double happiness at home, symbolizing the arrival of double happiness and representing the parents' blessings and concerns for their children, hoping that their married life can be happy.
3. Following customs
There are not many rules for hosting banquets, but some regions have special customs that need to be understood and followed. For example, in some regions, it is stipulated that the female party cannot fan a fan on the day of coming out of the house, because the fan represents the meaning of separation, and the separation of the newlyweds before marriage has a negative connotation.
2、 The process of hosting a pavilion banquet
1. Host's Opening
Invite a professional host or a respected elder from the family to host the banquet. The host needs to deliver an opening speech for the banquet and promote its progress.
2. The bride appears with her parents
The farewell banquet is held by the bride's family, and the bride needs to appear with her parents and give a speech to thank the guests.
3. Groom Proposal Stage
After the groom to be appears, he should hold flowers and kneel on one knee, begging the bride for marriage.
4. Prospective groom passes the exam stage
This step can adjust the atmosphere on site. Usually, the bride's family and friends take the stage to test the prospective groom. They usually prepare some questions about the bride and ask the groom to see if he cares about the bride. If they cannot answer, there will be a small punishment.
5. The groom kneels down to worship his parents in law
After the bride agrees to the groom's request for marriage, the groom should kneel down and bow to his parents in law, offer tea, and change his tune.
6. The groom makes a declaration of love
The groom needs to make his love declaration and promise in front of the bride's relatives and friends, so that guests can see his sincerity and trust the bride.
7. Toasting session
Toasting is the final stage of the coming out ceremony, where the bride and groom sit next to each other to toast, thank guests for their arrival, and receive blessings.