Ceremony and Banquet

Every traditional Chinese wedding includes the roles of bridesmaid and best man. Chinese couples, like Western couples, usually choose one or several good friends to be their attendants during their wedding. The bridesmaids and groomsmen have many duties and play an important part in keeping the wedding festivities going, as well as helping and honoring the bride and groom as they get married.

Perhaps the most important decision you’ll make regarding your wedding is which restaurant to use. Since many of the main activities in a Chinese wedding take place during the banquet, the restaurant you choose can make or break your big day. Therefore, it’s ultimately very important to scout out just the right spot to hold your Chinese wedding feast.

Chinese weddings are very lively and fun affairs where playfulness and teasing are the name of the game. In ancient times, couples were matched and wed very young, so it was necessary for the families to ease tension and anxiety by playing games with them. The tradition of game-playing, which originally helped with sexual education, has survived to today.

The feast at a traditional Chinese wedding is both playful and exciting. This is a time for the couple’s families to display their wealth and joy over the marriage and to delight in the couple’s love for one another. It is also a time for the guests to show their encouragement for the couple’s new life together and their thanks for the chance to attend such a big, lavish party.

Chinese weddings are extravagant, vibrant affairs and decorations play a huge part in making the day feel and look special. There are several venues that will need decoration, including the homes of both families, the bridal chamber and the reception site.