The traditional wedding banquet in China is also called "Wedding Banquet", which is a grand banquet to thank the guests on the wedding day.

If the wedding has pushed the whole wedding activity to * * *, then the wedding reception is the peak of * * *. Wedding etiquette wedding etiquette is complicated and exquisite, from sitting to serving, from the composition of dishes to the wedding reception, even including the layout of seats and tables, the placement of dishes and so on. There is a set of rules everywhere.

Nowadays, most wedding banquets are held in hotels. When the wedding float drives to the front of the hotel, the best man should open the door for the groom first, and then the groom will open the door for the bride. When the bride and groom arrived at the banquet hall, their parents stood in a row to greet the guests and thank them for coming. At the beginning of the wedding reception, the MC will personally arrange for the bride's "big guests" and bridesmaids to be taken to their seats to show respect.

The arrangement of wedding seats varies from place to place. According to Yantai custom, the bride's big guest is at the first table, and the host and big guest should face the stage in order to watch the wedding ceremony.

But if the big guests are from different generations, they should be arranged separately. The so-called "two generations have different seats." When arranging tables on the welcome table, it is generally called the first table of the dragon table and the phoenix table. ........................................................................................................................................................

In this way, having the same language at the banquet can enhance the atmosphere of the wedding reception. After the wedding, the banquet began. At this time, the bride should not rush to change her dress. After the hot dishes are served, she will move a chopstick to show that the guests can open the table.

When the wine is over 30 and the food is over five flavors, the bride and groom should go to each table in turn to propose a toast to each guest. When toasting, hold the glass for the guest with both hands, but don't force the guest to drink it all at once.

After the guests put down their glasses, the bride and groom should say "thank you", fill the glasses for the guests, and then propose a toast to the next guest. It should be noted that the closest peers of the bride and groom should be arranged at the last two tables.

It is convenient for the couple to "show their faces" when toasting, without affecting the progress of toasting, and let the guests behind wait for the end of the wedding banquet. Both the bride and groom should stand at the door, shake hands with the guests and say something like "Thank you for coming" and "Please walk slowly". When all the guests have left, the couple and their parents go to the new house to say a few words on behalf of the bride's parents. Remember to go home in the sun. In most western countries, after eating a very rich meal (traditionally, the bride's family pays the bill), people attending the wedding will give their blessings.

Traditionally, speakers include the father of the bride, the best man (usually telling jokes about the couple), and finally the groom. At modern American wedding banquets, the speakers are usually the chief groomsman and bridesmaid.

After greeting, the couple will begin their first dance, which is usually called "Bridal Dance". Most of the music played at modern weddings is romantic pop music. Newcomers rarely dance waltzes, but dance in different styles according to the music played.

There may be some special patterns at the wedding reception. For example, after the first dance, the groom will escort the bride to her father and let them dance.

After these special dances, the guests will be invited to dance together. The banquet will be held in mutual toasts and celebrations until the new people get on the car decorated by their friends and leave.

Marriage traditions vary greatly between different cultures, even in different parts of the same country. There are some different traditions here: money dance or dollar dance: guests will pay a small amount of money to dance with the bride or groom.

In some cultures, money is nailed to a special apron worn by the bride. In some cultures, friends take money, and sometimes they give each guest a small glass of wine when they pay.

This tradition is common in the midwest of the United States, but it is considered tacky in other areas. Throw out the bride's bouquet and garter: The bride throws the bouquet at all the single women present behind, and whoever receives the bouquet is considered to be the next person to get married.

The groom will take off the bride's garter on the spot (usually to entertain guests) and throw it at all single men. Whoever receives the garter will be considered as the next person to get married. Sometimes, the man who receives the garter must put the garter on the woman who receives the bouquet.

Sometimes garters are sold by lottery, not lost. In some parts of the United States, this kind of behavior will be considered tacky.

Knocking on the glass: guests will knock on the glass (usually with a spoon) during the meal to attract everyone's attention, and then ask the couple to stand up and kiss. Sometimes couples prepare bells instead of knocking on glasses.

Frequently Asked Questions There has long been a saying among the people that "you can't get married without a banquet, and you can't marry a woman without a banquet". Wedding menu is very knowledgeable. If you are preparing a Chinese wedding, the weight of the menu can not be ignored, and there is no * * in cultural customs. 1. How to match wedding dishes? What's the point? The wedding banquet menu should follow the principle of side dishes in the design process.

Flexibly match the satisfactory menu. A good wedding banquet menu should not only be properly matched with meat and vegetables, but also be rich in raw materials. Taste and dishes are indispensable.

2. How to choose the right dishes? The dishes at the wedding banquet are delicious, rich and special, and the cooking methods need to be exquisite and perfect. 3. What is the biggest difference between wedding banquet dishes and ordinary banquet dishes? When designing banquet dishes, we should design appropriate banquet dishes according to the theme of the banquet and highlight the theme.

4. What should I pay attention to when booking a table? Ask for a list of dishes, try them first. 5. Must the number of wedding dishes be even? Is there anything special? The number of wedding dishes is even, eight dishes symbolize wealth, ten dishes symbolize perfection, and twelve dishes symbolize happiness every month.

6. What is the acceptance of Western wedding dishes? Compared with Chinese wedding banquets, the process of western wedding banquets is relatively simple and worry-free. The whole atmosphere is elegant, romantic and relaxed.

Edit eight cold dishes commonly used in the menu of this wedding banquet: roast bone, fried chicken, red duck, wind fish, stinging skin, eggs, mushrooms and celery. Eight hot dishes: Ruyi sea cucumber, Babao crispy duck and winter stuffed flowers.

2. How to arrange wedding seats in the wedding banquet?

Although the seating arrangement of the wedding is not the most important issue in the wedding preparation, if it is not properly arranged, it is easy for the wedding that should win applause to have the opposite effect: the wedding atmosphere is embarrassing, the guests do not enjoy themselves enough, and even bring unnecessary misunderstandings and contradictions.

Therefore, when preparing for the wedding, we must carefully determine the number of guests, study the types of guests and arrange seats for each guest, so as to ensure the smooth progress of our wedding. The first step is to estimate the number of guests. The initial number of guests is usually determined when booking the venue. Newcomers generally have to consider two factors: one is their ideal wedding atmosphere, and the other is the size of the venue. According to the former, plan whether the guests you invite are mainly relatives or classmates and colleagues of the same age, and according to the latter, finalize the number of people you need to invite.

When determining the number of people to be invited at the beginning, it is best to reserve 10% space in case the guests can't come. Step two, make a list and send an invitation letter. According to the initial number of guests determined in the first step, the relatives, friends, classmates and colleagues of both men and women who need to be invited are listed in detail by category, and invitations are sent out 1~2 months before the wedding reception. Although the network communication is very developed now, it is more polite and sincere to use written invitations.

Mind you, don't forget to remind the guests to reply to your time in a gentle tone in the wedding invitation. The popular "blessing card" reply method is very good. The third step is to determine the approximate number of people. After issuing the invitation card 1~2 weeks, you can start to confirm the number of people.

Distinguish guests according to three types: exclude those who can't come for some reason, put a tick before determining the names to attend, put a question mark before some ambiguous names, and indicate the deadline that the other party may determine next to them. Then count the number of guests by category, and take the number of people who can definitely attend the wedding as the base, with an extra 10% to prepare for the specific arrangement.

The fourth step is to arrange the seating table. In the first seating arrangement, those guests who are sure to attend and those who may attend should be considered. The general arrangement rule is to arrange the relatives and friends of both men and women in the left and right directions of the wedding venue, with the red carpet for newcomers to enter as the boundary. Relatives and elders at home are arranged in the inner circle near the main table according to custom. Classmates and friends of the same age as the couple are usually very noisy, but they are arranged in the far outer circle. This can not only show respect for the elders, but also easily create a lively wedding. The fifth step is to confirm the number of people about 2 weeks before marriage, and the couple should launch a final offensive against all invited guests.

Please call again to confirm whether you are a guest who promised to attend before or a friend who needs to be considered. Although this is troublesome, it is a key link in whether the seating arrangement is perfect. On the one hand, it is out of courtesy, on the other hand, it is also to prevent temporary changes. Make a list of final confirmation, and then reserve a table or so as a temporary shift for the day.

Step six, finalize the table number and location. According to the final guest list, fine-tune the table arranged in the fourth step. When arranging the seat number, consider some numerical taboos, such as 4, 13, which are unlucky in the eyes of many elders and had better be removed.

The number of men and women should be balanced. 2~9 is the man's table number. 10~ 15 is the woman's table number, which will cause her some unhappiness. It is best to arrange the seat number of each guest, which is not only a respect for the guests, but also can prevent the embarrassment that the guests can't find a seat on that day.

Tips for seating arrangement: 1. Lawn wedding: If you choose outdoor wedding, especially garden and lawn wedding, you should know in advance which guests are seriously allergic to pollen, and be careful not to arrange these guests around the garden. In addition, don't arrange seats with children near lakes, depressions, expressway, slopes and other places with potential safety hazards.

2. Hotel Wedding: The seats at the wedding banquet are related to the traditional customs of China people, so we can't be careless. If the arrangement is the most reasonable, we can discuss it with both parents in advance. It is best to have a seat label on the dining table so that guests can find their seats accurately.

3. Special restaurant: arrange single men and women to sit at the same table and arrange some team competitions to help them become friends and make good friends the protagonists of the next wedding. "Takeaway" for the wedding banquet: It is suggested to adopt a free vertical dining table in addition to the main table, which is convenient for guests to freely combine and make more friends.

The article is reproduced in Kami Creative Wedding Hall.

3. How to deal with a wedding with few relatives and friends,

You can use the buffet.

First, you can save money. It doesn't cost that much to have a table. You can stay in a hotel the night before, which is romantic and saves the team money.

Secondly, everyone seems lively and there are many people walking around.

There is also a tacky process, just a simple pre-meal ceremony, which also omits the stage of performance.

Just find a talkative friend to connect several main links in series.

The most important thing is that this method is not tacky. Everyone eats well and feels quite fresh and happy.

If you want to be more modern, you might as well have a buffet western food. If we take care of the tastes of the elderly, we must combine Chinese and western.