The groom stayed at his own home during the banquet. The banquet is held at the bride's home, usually on the day before the wedding, and is attended by her relatives and friends. The grand banquet can only be attended by the groom, and the groom's parents and other relatives are not allowed to attend. The main purpose of the banquet is to congratulate the daughter on her marriage. After the grand banquet, the groom needs to return to his own home to prepare for the wedding the next day.
The process of hosting a banquet outside the pavilion
1. Host takes the stage
Generally speaking, when hosting a banquet, a dedicated emcee will be invited to preside over the ceremony. If there is no dedicated emcee, a relatively eloquent relative, friend, or elder will also be invited to preside over the entire ceremony.
2. The bride to be appears with her parents
In the banquet, the bride and her parents are the main characters, so generally speaking, there will be a segment where the bride to be appears with her parents first.
3. The groom to be appears
After the bride and her parents appear, the groom is about to appear, and the emcee needs to praise the groom at this time.
4. The groom to be presents flowers for marriage
In front of many relatives and friends of the bride's family, the groom proposes to the bride and asks her to agree to marry him. Proposing in front of family and friends and letting them witness is actually a very romantic part!
5. The prospective groom passed the exam
It's not that simple for the groom to propose at the banquet, after all, there are so many uncles, uncles, brothers, and sisters present, and if you want to take away the bride, you have to answer questions. Only by answering all the questions correctly will the bride accept the groom's bouquet and agree to his proposal.
6. The groom to be kneels down and worships his parents in law
After the bride accepts the groom's flowers and proposal, the groom to be must kneel down and bow down to his parents in law, and change his name to 'parents'. At this time, the parents in law usually prepare a red envelope for the groom.
7. 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 is expected to make a declaration of love for the bride in front of them, allowing their relatives and friends to witness their happiness and confidently hand over the bride to be.
8. Mother combing her daughter's hair
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 and show filial piety
Comb your hair again: May a newlywed couple have a bright future ahead
Five Combs of Hair: May your husband and wife love each other
Six Combs of Hair: A Hundred Year Reunion
Comb your hair again: Successful career
Eight Combs of Hair: Good Luck at the Head
Nine Combs of Hair: Eternal Love
9. Toast up
The groom, bride, and parents should thank the guests and offer a toast to express their gratitude.