Newlyweds need an engagement party to prepare for their wedding. So what should you pay attention to at the engagement party?

What should you pay attention to at the engagement party?

Booking a hotel is the first step in wedding preparations and a key factor in whether a couple's wedding can be successfully held. After a series of tedious preparations, are you like most newlyweds, who think that booking a hotel is the most difficult thing to do in the wedding planning process? There is always work to be done, and you have to worry about being deceived by others. So, how should you choose a hotel? What are the precautions? I have summarized 6 rules for choosing a hotel for you. Follow these 6 steps and you can easily choose the hotel of your choice!

1. Look at the transportation convenience

Some newcomers think that as long as the hotel is good, location is not very important. In fact, it is not the case. Don’t underestimate the importance of hotel location, because the convenience of transportation directly affects whether the couple can arrive at the wedding banquet venue smoothly on the wedding day, whether it is convenient for guests to attend the wedding banquet, and whether there are free parking spaces, signs, etc. At the same time, the hotel selection should follow the principle of proximity as much as possible, because the driving distance of the hotel will affect the process and time arrangement of the wedding event.

What should you look for in terms of convenient transportation?

●Abundant rail transit and bus lines. Choose a hotel with rail transit stations or abundant bus lines nearby to meet the needs of guests from all directions.

●It is important to reserve sufficient parking spaces and negotiate with the hotel in advance to reserve parking spaces for guests with private cars.

●Iconic Buildings and Signs If there is a simplified map of the hotel on the invitation letter, it will be more convenient for guests to find the hotel through landmark buildings. It is best to have some signage for guests to find.

●Provide shuttle buses for guests. On the day of the wedding, shuttle buses will pick up and drop off at designated locations convenient for guests, and set up dedicated receptionists, which will bring guests a convenient and considerate experience.

2. Look at the appearance satisfaction

The appearance mentioned here includes the hotel’s appearance, decoration, grade atmosphere, environmental sanitation, etc., which are all the focus of the inspection. You need to select several Conduct inspections at hotels with good reputation, excellent service quality, and prices that meet the budget. At the same time, whether there is a rest area for guests to drink tea in the lobby or near the banquet hall is also a factor to be investigated.

Two major factors that affect the judgment of the appearance of the wedding banquet venue:

● The overall decoration style of some hotels is mainly European and American classical style. Both the appearance design and the decoration of the lobby are focused on The use of columns and marble presents strong Western characteristics; some hotels are mainly decorated in traditional Chinese style, with a strong Chinese style. The style of the hotel you choose should match the style of your wedding.

● Whether you can see the beautiful scenery outside the hotel window has gradually become one of the indicators for newcomers to evaluate the appearance of the hotel, such as the cruise ships traveling slowly on the Yangtze River, the neon-lit high-rise buildings in the city, etc. It can add a lively and warm atmosphere to the wedding.

3. Check the privacy of the reception area

The reception area is the "transit station" before guests enter the banquet hall. The reception time before the wedding banquet starts is nearly an hour, and guests may take photos here, so it is best to choose a spacious and bright area. In some hotels, the reception area and banquet hall may be on the same floor. Be sure to confirm whether the reception area is private and independent to avoid the embarrassing situation of walking to the wrong banquet. At the same time, the independent and exclusive welcome area will be more comfortable and comfortable for guests and newcomers.

The three major functions of the welcome area:

● Having an independent welcome area to welcome guests is very important for the newlyweds. It not only provides strong privacy, but also ensures The flow of people is smooth and sign-ins are orderly to prevent guests from going to the wrong banquet hall after seeing photos of multiple couples.

● Take photos with relatives and friends It is very meaningful to take photos with the newlyweds in a special area on the wedding day. Be sure to remember to arrange the background and decorations in advance. ● When holding a pre-dinner meeting, while ensuring independence and sufficient space, the couple can prepare some tea, nuts and snacks for the guests in the reception area, which can not only warm up the wedding, but also allow guests from afar to relax. Take a rest.

4. Choose the style/size of the banquet hall

1. Usually, couples want the wedding venue to be grand and grand, and ostentation is very important. The banquet hall is an important place for friends and family to gather, enjoy wedding banquet dishes, and watch the wedding. To choose the wedding banquet hall that suits you best, you must examine it from many aspects.

Look at the style of the banquet hall. The style of the banquet hall generally needs to match the wedding style, so it is best to think about the type of wedding you want first, and then choose a suitable venue.

● Simple and elegant, this type of banquet hall is generally square in design, with mostly linear designs in space, and the interior decoration is also dominated by simple lines. The color is mainly beige or light brown, which is relatively neutral, making it easier for couples to achieve their desired wedding effect through wedding decoration.

● Luxurious and noble, these banquet halls generally have higher ceilings, and some even use dome ceiling designs, equipped with luxurious crystal lamps or retro ceramic ceiling lamps. The entire banquet hall is full of luxury, and the royal palace, Weddings in styles such as classical Chinese style can best highlight its special features.

2. Depends on the size of the banquet hall. The size of the banquet hall you choose depends on the number of guests and the scale of the ceremony. Currently, most hotels should have venues of corresponding sizes for wedding banquets of various sizes. , couples can first clarify their wedding needs and then choose.

● A small wedding banquet can accommodate about 10 tables. It is relatively simple to operate and there is a wide range of hotels to choose from. The hotel's various multi-functional halls and banquet halls can accommodate small weddings, and the large banquet halls can also be partitioned according to the number of users.

● A medium-sized wedding banquet can accommodate 15-30 people at the table, and there is a wide range of hotels to choose from. Generally, most hotel banquet halls are basically suitable for wedding banquets of this size, and can hold Chinese and Western-style weddings.

●Large-scale wedding banquets can accommodate more than 30 tables, and the selection range is smaller. Some hotel banquet halls can accommodate large-scale weddings, but they may be separated by small and medium-sized weddings in advance to use the banquet hall. If the wedding banquet scale reaches more than 50 tables, there will be more choices in five-star hotel venues. ?

3. Check whether the banquet hall has pillars. The pillar-less banquet hall is the best choice for wedding banquets. On the one hand, it is conducive to the flexible arrangement of the stage, red carpet, flower door and other decorations at the wedding scene. On the other hand, Guests' view will not be blocked when watching the wedding. Of course, the price will be more expensive, and newcomers can make choices based on their budget.

5. Choose the taste of wedding banquet dishes

The quality of wedding banquet dishes is also the key to the success of the wedding. A wedding without delicious food cannot be called a perfect wedding. Everyone gathers together to bless your union, so the best feedback to the guests is to serve a delicious feast to warm everyone's stomach.

What should you pay attention to when choosing dishes for an engagement banquet?

● It is very important to try the food in advance. It is also important to taste the food. Don’t try it on the same day. Instead, book the menu for the banquet for 10 people in advance. On the day of the simulated wedding banquet, you can learn more about the actual dishes, services and dishes. Dish speed.

● The number of dishes should be in pairs. Generally, the standard configuration for a table of 10 people is 8 cold dishes + 10 hot dishes + 2 snacks. If you need to add more dishes, you should also increase them in an even number, so as to meet the requirements. Joy is particular.

●Confirm the ingredients in the names of new dishes. The names of wedding banquet dishes usually have auspicious meanings. After getting the menu, the newlyweds must confirm the ingredients one by one according to the dish names to prevent being misled by the gorgeous dish names. And different ingredients will also lead to huge price differences.

6. Booking hotel services

Generally speaking, hotel service levels improve with star levels. Good hotels will also provide some personalized services according to the needs of guests. service to increase the favorability of newcomers. At the same time, the "hardware" and "software" services of the wedding hotel must be inspected: LED screens, bridal rooms, lighting, audio, etc. are all "hardware" services, and they are the key to ensuring the perfect effect at the wedding scene.

How to inspect hotel services?

● Ask friends around you. Friends around you should have attended weddings and have more or less personal experiences. You can ask them if they have any good suggestions or opinions as a reference for your own wedding.

● Pay attention to the service when trying the dishes. Trying the wedding banquet dishes in advance is a necessary step to book a hotel. At this time, the newlyweds need to hide their identities and, as ordinary diners, learn about the hotel's hospitality skills and attitudes through insinuations.

●Understand the hardware facilities: A wedding banquet is essentially like a performance. Once there is a problem with the lighting, sound, and screen equipment, the wedding will be greatly compromised. Therefore, the hotel's hardware equipment is the basis for ensuring the smooth progress of the wedding and must be strictly inspected.