The difference between wedding banquets in the north and the south lies in the different wedding banquet times, different wedding atmospheres, different wedding ceremonies, etc.

1. Wedding banquet times are different

There is an unwritten rule for wedding banquets in the north. At noon, the newlyweds sit down and the guests start eating. Therefore, brides in the north have to get up in the middle of the night to put on makeup. Wedding banquets in the South usually start at five or six in the evening, so the newlyweds have enough time to prepare items and dress up to look beautiful.

2. The wedding atmosphere is different

Generally speaking, weddings in the south will be more romantic and warm. Weddings in the north are more lively and festive, especially weddings in northern rural areas, where not only various musical instruments are played, but also various salutes are fired.

3. Wedding ceremonies are different

In the South, some wedding officiants not only play the role of host during the entire wedding, but also sing or perform magic tricks. The emcee will interact with the guests through games and distribute various small toys or red envelopes. In the north, the master of ceremonies generally presides over the wedding process to liven up the atmosphere a little, and then goes directly to the banquet.

The basic principles of traditional wedding banquets are listed as follows:

1. The number of dishes must be an even number

The number of dishes at a wedding banquet usually symbolizes wealth with eight dishes. Ten dishes symbolize perfection, and twelve dishes symbolize happiness every month.

2. The dishes should be named with auspicious words as much as possible

The dishes should be named with auspicious words as much as possible to express good wishes for the couple, to psychologically please the guests and enhance the atmosphere.

3. The selection of raw materials for dishes must be based on customs

The dishes for wedding banquets are generally not restricted by Bangkou schools. The raw materials do not need to be very expensive, but they need to be slightly larger and taste better. Suitable, try to match the wine. There must never be a situation where guests are not full or feel like they have nothing to eat. In traditional wedding banquet dishes, the raw materials must include chicken, which symbolizes auspiciousness and joy; fish, which symbolizes abundance every year, and is usually served as a last-minute meat dish; jujubes, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds are usually included, whichever is homophonic. I wish the newlyweds have a baby soon.