Although the official modern Chinese wedding ceremony usually takes place in a city hall office presided over by a government official, the genuine celebration generally occurs later at a private wedding banquet reception that is usually hosted and paid for by the grooms family.

Where does a traditional Chinese wedding take place?

Depending on the couple, the ceremonial exchanging of vows may take place at a local government office, or in an intimate ceremony where the couple stands in front of the family altar to pay respect to ancestors and conclude with a bow to each other.

What happens at a traditional Chinese wedding?

Picking the bride for the wedding day Chinese traditions start with picking the bride on the wedding day. The groom leads a loud procession to the brides home. This procession lights firecrackers and plays loud musical instruments. This is to show how happy the grooms family is to receive a new bride.

Where are weddings traditionally held?

church Traditionally, a U.S. wedding would take place in a religious building such as a church, with a religious leader officiating the ceremony. During the ceremony, the bride and groom vow their love and commitment for one another with church-provided vows.

Where does the brides family sit at a Chinese wedding?

left-hand table Traditionally, the bride sits with the groom and his family at a right-hand table, while the brides family is seated at a left-hand table. The tables closer to the bride and groom should be reserved for close relatives.

Who sits at the head table at a Chinese wedding?

The Head Table. Both, the bride and groom, should have one head table each for their families. They should be right in front of the main stage as this is the key position in the room. Usually, the direct family members (grandparents and siblings) and elder relatives, such as uncles and aunts, are at this table.

What is always the last course at a Chinese wedding?

Traditionally the last main course is a fried rice. A large dish of rice symbolizes a plentiful supply of food throughout the couples life. Dinner ends on a sweet note to wish the couple a sweet life together. In Taiwan, its traditionally sticky rice ball soup, but that wasnt an option at Pearl.