An engagement banquet is usually a small and private gathering, inviting close family members such as parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, uncles and aunts, etc. It can also invite some close friends and witnesses. The number of people from the groom to the bride's house should be even.
1、 Who should be invited to the engagement banquet
1. Family members
When engaged, relatives of both parties need to be invited, such as parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, etc.
2. Close friends
An engagement requires inviting close friends from both parties to witness your happy moments together.
3. Marriage witness
The engagement banquet also requires inviting two witnesses to attend, usually selecting the more respected person from the elders of both families as the witness. The role of the witness is to witness the engagement ceremony of the two newlyweds and represent their families to send blessings to the newlyweds.
2、 Precautions for engagement
1. The number of people invited for engagement is preferably even
Generally, engagement emphasizes the importance of pairing good things, so the number of people invited by the engaged man is preferably even, such as 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, etc.
2. Where are engagement banquets usually held
Usually, wedding banquets are held more frequently by the bride, so the number of people attending the engagement banquet is usually higher. However, it is also possible to choose to hold wedding banquets at the groom's house, which can be negotiated between the parents of both parties.
3. Preparations for engagement
Firstly, it is important to pay attention to clothing and appearance. Secondly, it is important to attend the appointment on time. It is crucial to prepare the betrothal price, dowry, banquet gifts, etc. in advance. If there is a matchmaker, it is also necessary to invite them to attend the new couple's engagement ceremony and prepare the corresponding matchmaker gifts.
4. Number of people and audience for the banquet
To hold an engagement banquet, the first step is to determine the recipient of the banquet and send an invitation to the guests one week in advance.