Guining for the Guining wedding banquet means returning to one's home or family. Guining originated from homophones. In the Jiaodong dialect, girls are generally referred to as "boudoirs", which sounds the same as "Guining". At the same time, it is also a tradition passed down from ancient times, also known as being a guest, returning home, or returning home for three dynasties. It refers to the newlyweds bringing gifts to visit and visit the bride's family on the third day after marriage. The bride's family needs to prepare a banquet to entertain the newlyweds and their relatives and friends.
What are the requirements for Guining
1. Return time
The return time for newlyweds varies in different regions, with most returning to their parents' home on the third day after marriage, and some returning on the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or full moon.
2. Back door clothing
Although the attire for returning home may not be as elaborate as for getting married, it should still be generous and appropriate, preferably new clothes, with festive colors as the main theme. The bride can wear qipao, red coat, etc., while the groom can wear a suit.
3. Return home gift
When returning home, it is necessary to bring some gifts to the parents of the bride. Common return gifts include eggs, fruits, tea, tobacco, alcohol, etc. The style is often not fixed, but the quantity must be even, meaning that the couple is in pairs, happy at home, and happy for a hundred years.
4. Returning home banquet
The invitations for the homecoming banquet are mostly from the female party's relatives and friends. If there are a large number of guests, it can be held in a hotel; If the number of guests is small, preparing a small family banquet is also a good choice.