Essentials for wedding preparations

Flow chart of the reception ceremony on the wedding day

Bride preparation stage

Luncheon as an example: 5:30-6:00. Event: The bride gets up. The specific process: going to the toilet, washing, skin care, eating breakfast, changing morning hugs. 1. If you want to eat dumplings when welcoming your bride, don’t eat too much for breakfast. 2. Don’t wear a jumper after cleaning, wear a cardigan like a morning hug to avoid getting makeup on your face later.

The makeup artist arrives home at 6:00 and starts applying makeup. If you hire a makeup artist for your mother-in-law, remember to make an appointment in advance. Photography and videographer arrive home. Take photos of the bride’s makeup process + wedding rings and other still lifes. The dual cameras can take photos of the bride and groom at the same time.

6:00?-6:45 All bridesmaids arrive home. 1. Cooperate with the makeup artist to help the bride do her makeup 2. If you need to take a group photo, you can change into a dressing gown. 3. The bridesmaids wear simple makeup. If you need a makeup artist to do your makeup, please make an appointment with the makeup artist in advance or make an appointment with another makeup artist. 6:45-7:00 The bride takes photos of her parents in dressing gown. The bride and bridesmaids take dressing gown photos together.

Parents change their clothes and keep things simple. You can buy some props for taking photos, and find someone in charge of makeup for your mother and mother-in-law in advance. You can hire a makeup artist, or you can find a relative or friend. 7:00-7:10 The bride changes her clothes collectively. The bride changes into the veil/Chinese style dress. After the bride changes into the wedding dress, she can have a first look with her parents and bridesmaids to change into the bridesmaid dress. Remember to let the photographer take pictures of the complete look of the wedding dress.

Groom’s preparation for marriage

Luncheon as an example: 5:30-6:00. Event: The groom gets up. The specific process: going to the toilet, washing up, doing simple styling, and changing clothes. ? Notes: ① If a photographer is hired to take pictures of the groom, you can wear the suit after the photographer arrives. ② You can ask the makeup artist who does your mother-in-law’s makeup to briefly organize the groom’s style, or you can make an appointment with a hairstylist in advance.

The videographer arrives home at 6:00. The camera can take photos of the groom and the bride at the same time. 6:30-6:45 All groomsmen arrive home. ① Assist the groom to tidy up his appearance ② Put on the groomsmen’s clothes. It is best for the groomsmen to simply arrange their hair.

6:45-7:00 The groom decorates the wedding car and makes preparations for the wedding. ① Make sure all cars arrive and decorate the wedding cars. It is best to leave these things to the best man. The groom can relax and rehearse the wedding process at this time. ②Check the small red envelopes used to receive relatives and find someone to keep them. ③ Prepare wedding props such as folding fans and groom’s emergency items and find someone to keep them. ④ Take the flowers out and sprinkle some water on them and put them in a bright place. ?

Parents dress up. The parents changed into clothes and put on simple makeup. Find someone to do makeup for your mother-in-law in advance. You can hire a makeup artist or a relative or friend. ? 7:00-7:10 Group photo of the groom. ①The groom takes a photo with his parents. ②The groom takes photos with relatives and friends present. ③The groom and the groomsmen took a group photo before departure. At 7:10 the groom is ready to leave. ①Inform the wedding car driver of the route and emergency contact person. ② Manage the wedding car driver, such as sending candy, wedding cigarettes, etc.

Welcome and receive the bride

The groom sets out to pick up the bride ① The wedding car supervisor calls all the relatives to get on the bus. ②The salute gunners set off firecrackers and salutes. ③The main groomsman informs the bride that the motorcade has set off. The bride takes a group photo with her parents ① The bride and bridesmaids prepare door-blocking props and hide their wedding shoes. ② Prepare tea cups and tea leaves in advance and boil water. ③Take out the bride’s emergency items, wedding bag and other personal belongings, and give them to the bridesmaid or a designated person for safekeeping.

The best man informed the bridesmaid that the convoy was about to arrive and the bride had found a parking spot for the wedding car in advance. The bride sits down on the bed and the bridesmaids help adjust the skirt. The groom got out of the car and the salute gunner fired off the cannon. The groom knocks on the door to meet the bride's parents and introduce relatives. The elders of the bride entertain the relatives who come to receive the bride. The bride and bridesmaids play tricks on the groom and groomsmen, and the groom and groomsmen pass according to the requirements of the bride and bridesmaids.

Notes ① Don’t take wedding cars empty. Every car is occupied. ②In some places, the groom’s aunt does not follow the groom’s aunt to pick up the bride. ③When the groom gets into the car, the best man should open the door for him. Don’t forget to take a photo of your parents alone. Those who have the custom of eating dumplings in sweet soup can now cook them. It is best to leave these things to the best man, and the groom can relax and rehearse the wedding process.

Wearing a body-hugging dress such as a dragon and phoenix gown, you can sit by the bed. You can sit on the bed if you wear a Xiuhe suit or other dress with an open skirt. Simply meet the bride's parents. The game time should not be too long, 20 minutes is appropriate. The bridesmaids should be well behaved, and the groom should give out red envelopes in a timely manner. The groomsmen and bridesmaids should pay attention to controlling the atmosphere.

Welcome to the bride and groom

Formal reception

The groom kneels down on one knee to propose to the bride. At this time, the best man, bridesmaid, and other relatives and friends can offer their hands and the bride takes it. If the bride cries, the groom will put on the bride's shoes and the groom will hug and kiss the bride. Don't forget to hand the bride tissues in time. The groom changed his greeting to his father-in-law. The father-in-law drank tea and gave a red envelope. The groom changed his greeting to his mother-in-law. The mother-in-law drank tea and gave a red envelope. The bride honored her parents and offered tea.

Parents can give red envelopes separately or together if the lip change is changed, as long as the two families reach an agreement. The bridesmaid is responsible for handing teacups to the newlyweds. Do it according to local customs. Drink sweet soup or eat dumplings. The bride and groom feed each other sweet soup or dumplings. The bride and groom take photos with the bride's parents. The newlyweds took photos with their parents. You can also take a group photo with all your relatives and friends.

The newlyweds leave the bride’s home

The groom hugs or pulls the bride away from her natal home. The bridesmaid holds an umbrella for the bride. The bride bid farewell to her parents in the wedding car. The salute gunners set off firecrackers and salutes. After the newlyweds leave the bride's house, they can choose to go back to the groom's house or go to the groom's house for filming or go directly to the hotel according to the time. The parents of both parties do not follow to pick up and see off the bride, and can go to the hotel by themselves later.

The hotel manager goes to the hotel and the wedding manager goes to the hotel to receive guests and confirm and prepare everything. At this time, the husband's family can entertain relatives who are traveling with him to rest first. When the newlyweds arrive at the groom's house, the salute man sets off firecrackers and salutes. The newlyweds go upstairs to introduce their relatives.

When serving tea, the groom first respects his father and mother. The bride changed her words to honor her father-in-law and drink tea and give her red envelopes. The bride changes her mouth to honor her mother-in-law, and the mother-in-law drinks tea and gives red envelopes. The bride also changes her mouth to give red envelopes to both families in agreement. The bride and groom took a group photo with their parents-in-law, and the bride and groom took a group photo with their parents. You can also have a sense of harmony with all the relatives in your husband’s family.

Hotel preparation session

The newlyweds set off to the hotel to salute and set off firecrackers. The newlyweds set out to shoot outdoor scenes and now they are also going to the hotel. The parents set off to the hotel. Both parents went to the hotel. The newlyweds arrive at the hotel. The salute man sets off firecrackers/gun salute 2. The hotel manager starts playing the warm-up music. The bride changes into the wedding dress or main ceremony veil and touches up her makeup.

If the bride changes the main wedding dress directly, she can do the first look first and then welcome the guests. If the bride has a wedding dress, she can greet the guests first, and then do the first look after changing her main wedding dress. The parents of both parties will not ride in the wedding car with the couple, but will take a car/drive to the hotel alone. The couple should remember to arrange a vehicle and driver for their parents in advance.

If there are welcome clothes, change into the welcome clothes; if not, change into the ceremony veil. Dfirstlook doesn’t need too many people, just the bridegroom, bride and photographer. It’s best to have a quiet venue outside the store. When welcoming guests, you can take photos with your relatives and friends in the photo area. Relatives and friends in charge of welcoming guests can help take photos.

Wedding ceremony stage

The best man and bridesmaid enter. If the groomsmen and bridesmaids need to enter first, the flower girls can also enter at this time. Pay attention to touch up your makeup and tidy up your skirt before waiting for the show. At this time, the venue will be cleared and guests will not be allowed to enter and move around for the time being. The bride and groom can enter together in a special way, or the groom can enter first, and then the bride and her father can enter.

The officiating witness blesses the couple. The master of ceremonies opened the ceremony and the newlyweds recited their vows to each other. The newlyweds wear rings for each other. The groom lifts the veil for the bride. The newlyweds hug and kiss. Cut the cake and pour the champagne. The newlyweds thank their parents for their upbringing and give them gifts. Parents express their blessings to the newlyweds and their gratitude to the guests.

Friends or best man and bridesmaid express their blessings to the couple. The bride must be careful not to step on the hem of her skirt when she takes the stage. The officiating witness may also speak after the couple's ceremony. Bridesmaids should be aware that if the bride cries, she can hand over a tissue at any time. Shy parents don’t force their parents to take the stage. It is not necessary for both parents to speak, each can send a representative. If a friend has arranged to give a speech, it can be done at this time.

When the couple expresses their joy and thanks, both of them can speak or one can speak and all the guests can be present. Toss bouquets and send bouquets. The newlyweds throw bouquets to the guests. It is best not to throw away the bouquets for indoor weddings, as there is danger. You can use other methods, such as sending or drawing bouquets directly.

Luncheon toasting session

Those who need the best man and bridesmaid to enter first can enter at this time. The person in charge of the hotel notified the hotel to open the banquet. The newlyweds take turns to toast in order of first priority and last. If you want to take guests to play interactive games, you can do so at this time. When exiting an outdoor wedding, guests on both sides of the aisle can be asked to throw flower petals to create an exiting atmosphere. The bridesmaid can accompany you to help pour wine and collect red envelopes, and the best man can hold off the wine at critical moments.

The farewell banquet is over, and the newlyweds and their parents greet the guests at the door. Finishing touches. Pack and recycle all items and vegetables to be brought back. Check for items left behind by guests and put them away. Call taxis for elders and drunk guests.

Commemorative and decorative wedding items can be packaged, so be sure to pay for any loss or damage incurred. Checkout with hotels and weddings. Hand over red envelopes and sign-in books to the welcome receptionist. The newlyweds return home with their parents.