How to prepare for an engagement party

A detailed introduction to the engagement party.

Matters needing attention in preliminary preparation

1. Two families discuss dowry.

The bride price is the most important part of marriage, which is agreed by both parties, and then the engagement time, place and number of tables are arranged.

Set an engagement time

Generally choose an auspicious day half a year or a year before marriage.

3. Determine the list of engaged parties

Parents, close relatives.

Invite a matchmaker

With the invitation of the matchmaker, those who have no matchmaker can choose respected witnesses.

5. Determine the engagement location according to the number of people and book a hotel.

It is best to choose multiple tables, and friends and relatives should try to be together and witness each other. It is not recommended to entertain guests alone, except in special circumstances.

6. The man's family is preparing a dowry.

The most common is the three gold and five all.

7. This lady is going to give a gift back.

Boys' clothes, matchmaker gifts, six kinds of gifts.

8. Determine the process on the agreed date.

9. Determine whether to invite the host photographer, etc.

Small engagement parties can be hosted by friends or respected elders, and professional institutions are recommended to ensure the quality of the film.

10. Wedding dress for engagement day

The wedding banquet will be arranged according to the selected layout style. For western-style wedding banquets, Ding Ding suggested a small dress with moderate color. Boys' suits would be suitable for Chinese wedding banquets, Ding Ding would choose a red dress or cheongsam, and men would choose a suitable suit.

1 1. Buy what you need on your engagement day.

Letter of appointment, decorations, candy and fruit for guests, dessert, cake and tea.

12. Invite guests to inform the engagement time and place.

One or two weeks' notice is enough.

Parents are requested to prepare their speeches.

If parents need to talk, simply say a few words of blessing.

14. The newcomer is ready to speak.

On-site process of engagement party

Opening remarks → The hero and heroine appear → The man proposes marriage (you can skip this link if you have already proposed marriage) → Exchange tokens → Sign the marriage certificate and read it aloud →

Cut the cake → drink engagement wine → parents talk to the couple → take a family photo → end the party → propose a toast to the couple → see them off.

List of bride price for men and women

List of male bride price

1. Bridal bride price

Just prepare as agreed.

2. Color gift box

The box for putting the bride price money is generally a round box or a square box, and the money is spread out inside (depending on the situation, some will choose a bank card).

3. Three gold or hardware

Three golds: gold rings, gold necklaces and gold earrings;

Hardware: gold bracelets, necklaces, gold fingers, gold earrings, gold bracelets;

The man can give the three gold fees to the woman in advance, and the woman can choose to buy them according to her preference.

4. Banquet money

Traditionally, the wedding reception is arranged by the woman's house, because it is the man who goes to the woman's house to propose marriage. Now more and more people are arranged by men, so it is suggested to discuss them according to the situation of both sides.

5. Matchmaker money

There are matchmakers or media talents, and how much to give is decided by both parties through consultation.

List of bride price for men and women

Female gift list

1. Men's full suit

Suit, tie, leather shoes, belt, watch.

2. Matchmaker ceremony

The man pays, the woman also pays, and how much to pay is decided by both parties.

3. Six kinds of gifts

Customs vary from place to place, including oranges, cakes, dates, peanuts and longan.

Precautions for preparation

The engagement party determines the dress layout of the day according to the selected layout style.

For western-style engagement parties, girls suggest a small dress or a skirt of moderate color. For boys, suits are formal; In Chinese engagement party, women choose red dress or cheongsam, and men choose suitable suits.