The coming out ceremony refers to the ceremony held by a woman at her maternal home before getting married. In ancient times, "Ge" was the boudoir, and unmarried women had to live in the attic, so married women were called "Chu Ge". The main purpose of the coming out ceremony is to entertain close relatives and friends of the family, informing guests of the news that their daughter is about to get married.
The process of the coming out ceremony
1. Host's Opening
Invite a dedicated emcee to liven up the atmosphere and add a festive touch to the banquet. If there is no emcee, invite a more eloquent relative to host.
2. The bride to be and her parents make an appearance
The banquet is held by the bride, and the bride and her parents are the main characters of the banquet, so there should be a segment where the bride and her parents appear together.
3. The groom to be appears
After the bride and her parents appear, it is the groom's appearance stage, and the emcee can prepare some words to praise the groom.
4. The groom offers flowers to marry
In front of the bride's many relatives, the groom should hold flowers and kneel down on one knee to propose to the bride, asking her to agree to marry him.
5. The groom passed the exam
The bride's friends will ask questions to test the groom to see if he truly understands and loves the bride. Only by answering all the questions correctly can the bride be married.
6. The groom kneels down to worship his parents
After passing the exam, the groom should kneel down and worship the bride's parents, and change his name to 'parents'. The father-in-law and mother-in-law should prepare red envelopes for the son-in-law.
7. The groom to be makes a declaration of love
At the banquet, the bride's family members are present, and the groom needs to make some love declarations to let their friends and family know the groom's sincerity.
8. Mother combing her daughter's hair
Combing a daughter's hair can bring good luck and happiness to the newlyweds, and a mother can say some blessings while combing.
9. Toast up
At the end of the coronation ceremony, the groom, bride, and parents should thank the guests together and toast everyone.