Hi, is it necessary to arrange for close relatives from the bride and groom's side to meet up for a meal before the wedding? I thought it might be a little strange if our close relatives are meeting for the first time on the wedding day. Please share your thoughts on how your arrangements will be! Thanks!
Gathering for both side's relatives to meet before wedding?
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Hello Joan! Great question.
It really depends.
if both sides of the family has traditions they wish to stick to, or if you know they would be particular about certain traditions, you can have a meet up before your plans on the wedding day.
If you think it's all good, both sides of the family can still meet on food tasting day to have a meal together and discuss the formalities during that day.
Have a chat with your families and then decide after.
All the best!
It really depends.
if both sides of the family has traditions they wish to stick to, or if you know they would be particular about certain traditions, you can have a meet up before your plans on the wedding day.
If you think it's all good, both sides of the family can still meet on food tasting day to have a meal together and discuss the formalities during that day.
Have a chat with your families and then decide after.
All the best!Hello Joan! Great question.
It really depends.
if both sides of the family has traditions they wish to stick to, or if you know they would be particular about certain traditions, you can have a meet up before your plans on the wedding day.
If you think it's all good, both sides of the family can still meet on food tasting day to have a meal together and discuss the formalities during that day.
Have a chat with your families and then decide after.
Hi Kryskel!
Yea I think it is better to find out from our families first. I was too consumed with what is the proper way of doing it that I did not think of that! Thanks for your suggestion!
Probably one possibility is to have a meet up while discussion the GDL. Even though we have already more or less decided on the items but i think it will be a good time to officially meet.
Coming to GDL, do you know if the groom's parents have to go to the bride's house on GDL day? I am very confused who has to attend.
Hihi Joan!
Yes, do check with both sides of the families first.
My personal suggestion is to have a formal meet up even before you decide on the no. of pax to invite for your banquet.
Here's an article I've found on GDL: https://singaporebrides.com/articles/2015/07/ace-guo-da-li/
It says that usually a female matchmaker or a married aunt, or even a cousin would accompany the groom.
For these traditions, best to check with the elders. They'd know best.
Let me know if you need help, will be happy to chat!
Yes, do check with both sides of the families first.
My personal suggestion is to have a formal meet up even before you decide on the no. of pax to invite for your banquet.
Here's an article I've found on GDL: https://singaporebrides.com/articles/2015/07/ace-guo-da-li/
It says that usually a female matchmaker or a married aunt, or even a cousin would accompany the groom.
For these traditions, best to check with the elders. They'd know best.
Let me know if you need help, will be happy to chat!
Hihi Joan!
Yes, do check with both sides of the families first.
My personal suggestion is to have a formal meet up even before you decide on the no. of pax to invite for your banquet.
Here's an article I've found on GDL: https://singaporebrides.com/articles/2015/07/ace-guo-da-li/
It says that usually a female matchmaker or a married aunt, or even a cousin would accompany the groom.
For these traditions, best to check with the elders. They'd know best.
Let me know if you need help, will be happy to chat!
Thanks Kryskel!
We have already decided on the number of guests as we will only be inviting close family and friends. And I guess we will leave it to the elders on what they are comfortable with for GDL ceremony.