Wedding preparation guide｜Must read for engagement

The most complete summary of the engagement process preparation checklist

1. Is an engagement party necessary for an engagement?

Not necessarily, it depends on customs and the opinions of both parties. ① No engagement banquet: The man will send the betrothal gift to the woman’s house, and the parents and the newlyweds can 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.

2. Who will come to the engagement party?

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

3. Who needs to attend the engagement party?

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

4. What to wear on the engagement day?

Think simple: red dress for girls + shirt for boys. Want to be more formal: red dress/cheongsam for girls + suit for boys.

5. Are you looking for a wedding venue for your engagement party?

It is best to simply arrange the engagement banquet, but it does not necessarily require a wedding ceremony. ① Buy the items yourself and decorate them yourself. ② Let the hotel be simply decorated. Many hotels now provide this service. ③ Let your wedding organizer arrange it, it’s discounted and more convenient

6. Do I need to invite four major guests to the engagement banquet?

Depends on personal needs. If you don't know how to put on makeup, you can hire a makeup artist. If you want to leave more memories, you can hire a photography teacher. If you want a more ceremonial feel, you can hire a host or find a friend to take your place.

1. Preparation list of items for the engagement party

1. Engagement letter: customized in advance and signed or fingerprinted on the same day.

2. Supplies for serving tea: If you plan to serve tea at the wedding, you don’t need to prepare any.

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

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

5. Balloon chain or balloon: make shaped balloons to decorate the scene.

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

7. Easel: The shelf where the welcome sign is placed.

8. Balloons: Can be tied to a chair or placed on the dining table.

9. Small front character: put on the betrothal gift or decorate the scene.

10. Table: Place the cake/engagement letter/betrothal gift. You can borrow tablecloths from the hotel.

2. Prepare the man’s betrothal gift and the woman’s return gift

1. Betrothal gift money: Prepare according to negotiation.

2. The man’s complete outfit: suit, shirt, tie, leather shoes, etc.

3. Gift box: contains the gift money.

4. Three types of gold/hardware: the woman’s choice.

5. Matchmaking gift: agreed upon by both parties.

6. Banquet money: money for the engagement banquet.

7. Six types of etiquette: Prepare according to customs.

3. Guest entertainment items

1. Wedding candies and wedding candy boxes.

2. Wedding cakes and souvenirs.

3. Sweet soup and sweet tea snacks.

4. Wedding smoke & wedding wine.

5. Red envelope: for children.

6. Dessert table: simple and easy to hold.

7. Engagement cake: Just two layers.

4. Clothing preparation

Women’s clothing: red dress.

Men's clothing: shirt/suit.

Costumes for both parents.