A must-read for wedding preparations·Super detailed engagement process

A must-read for wedding preparation·Super detailed engagement process

Q1. What is engagement? What to do?

Engagement is also called "Naji", which means male The bride is given a betrothal gift to the woman and the marriage is officially concluded. In addition to sending betrothal gifts, parents on both sides can also discuss their children's weddings on this day, such as the date, location, etc.

Q2. Is it necessary to get engaged?

This depends on customs. In some places, there is no such thing as engagement. But no matter what, both parties must discuss it. If there is no engagement, the betrothal gift can be delivered to the woman's house by the man's relatives and friends one day before the wedding.

Q3. When will the engagement take place?

There is no specific time. If the relationship between the two is stable, they are ready to get married, and their parents agree, they can get engaged. You can also get engaged after setting the wedding date. One and a half years before the wedding is more suitable.

Q4. Is it necessary to hold a wedding banquet to get engaged?

Not necessarily, it depends on the customs and the opinions of both parties. The following two types are for reference: ① No engagement banquet: The man will send the bride price to the woman’s house, and the parents and the newlyweds will have a meal together at the woman’s house. ②Have an engagement banquet: Both parties invite relatives on both sides to have an engagement banquet at the hotel and hold a simple engagement ceremony.

Q5. Who will host the engagement banquet?

It is usually hosted by the woman, and the man can give the money for the banquet to the woman on the day of the engagement.

Q6. Who needs to attend the engagement banquet?

The newlyweds + both parents + both close relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). If you want to have a grand ceremony, you can also invite very close friends, but generally no more than 40 people, and preferably an even number.

Q7. What to wear on the engagement day?

You can keep it simple: red dress for girls + shirt for boys. If you want to be more formal, you can wear a red dress/cheongsam for girls + a suit for boys.

Q8. Do you need a wedding celebration for your engagement banquet?

It is best to have a simple arrangement for the engagement banquet, but it does not necessarily have to invite a wedding celebration. The following 3 common methods are for your reference: ① Yourself Buy items and arrange them yourself. ② Let the hotel be simply decorated. Many hotels now provide this service. ③ Find your wedding planner to arrange the decoration, it is more convenient and has discounts.

Q9. Do I still need to invite the Big Four for the engagement party?

It depends on yourself. If you are not good at makeup, you can hire a makeup artist. If you want to leave more memories, you can hire a photographer. Teacher, if you want to have a more ceremonial feel, you can hire a host, or you can ask relatives and friends to help.

Engagement/Wedding Banquet Process List

9:08 The man takes the betrothal gift to the woman’s house, or delivers it directly to the hotel.

Arrive at the woman’s house at 9:38 and deliver betrothal gifts. The woman entertains relatives and friends who come with her.

9:58 Both parties read and sign the marriage contract (can also be done in the hotel).

10:08 Serve tea and change your words (if you plan to serve tea on the wedding day, you can ignore it).

At 10:20 the newlyweds went to the hotel with their parents.

10:40 Simple arrangement of the engagement banquet site.

At 11:30, the newlyweds and their parents greeted the guests at the hotel door.

The ceremony begins at 11:58 (the signing of the marriage contract and the proposal can be carried out at this time).

11:58 The couple gave a simple speech to express their engagement mood.

12:08 The parents of both parties gave a brief speech to express their blessings and thank the guests.

The banquet started at 12:18, the newlyweds toasted, and relatives gave them red envelopes.

It ends at 13:30 and the parents of the newlyweds see off the guests.

Engagement/Engagement Banquet Item Preparation List

Ceremony Item List

Engagement Letter: Customized in advance, signed or fingerprinted on the day.

Tea serving supplies: If you plan to serve tea at the wedding, you don’t need to prepare any.

Flowers (roses): For proposing on the day of engagement.

List of decoration items

Background board: Write "Engagement Banquet" and name and date.

Balloon chains & balloons: used to make shaped balloons to decorate the scene.

Welcome sign: Place it at the door to guide guests.

Easel: The shelf where the welcome sign is placed.

Balloons or table floating balloons: can be tied to a chair or placed on the dining table.

Xiao 囍: placed on the betrothal gift or to decorate the scene.

Table: For placing cakes/engagement letters/betrothal gifts, you can borrow it from the hotel.

Tablecloth: used to cover the above table.

Engagement/Engagement Banquet Preparation List

1. The two families discuss the betrothal gift and dowry.

2. Determine the engagement time: half a year to one year before marriage is more suitable.

3. Determine the engagement party list: parents + relatives of both parties.

4. Determine and invite a matchmaker (if available, please follow customs).

5. Book an engagement hotel based on the number of people.

6. The groom’s family prepares a betrothal gift, and the bride’s family prepares a return gift.

7. Determine the process for the day of engagement.

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

9. Buy clothes for the engagement day.

10. Purchase the items needed on the engagement day.

11. Invite and inform guests of the time and place of the engagement banquet.

12. Prepare speeches for the bride-to-be and parents.