Should the homecoming banquet be held at home or in a hotel?

Customs vary from place to place, so you have to decide for yourself.

This custom originated in ancient times and is generally called "Guining". It means going home to visit parents after marriage. It is a marriage custom of the Han nationality. That is, on the third, sixth, seventh, ninth, or tenth day after the marriage or on the full moon, the son-in-law will return to his natal home with the bride, carrying gifts, and pay homage to his wife's parents and relatives. This is the last ceremony of the marriage. It means that the daughter will not forget the gift of upbringing from her parents, and the son-in-law will thank his parents-in-law and the newlyweds for their love and beauty. Generally, the bride's family will host a banquet, and the new son-in-law will be seated at the table, accompanied by the elders of the family. . A grand banquet is held at the daughter-in-law's house to entertain the new son-in-law. This is the homecoming banquet.