A Wedding Reception Of The West And East
Author: Beverly Huffine
Author: Beverly Huffine
Wedding receptions are as important as the wedding itself. It has been tradition that after the actual wedding ceremony, the couples along with their sponsors, a wedding reception would be held as hospitality (in a form of food and drink) for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couplereceives society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple. Current wedding reception practices today are widely influenced by western style wedding ceremonies. Part of its main practice is the food, the toast, dances, and the cutting of the cake. The food served in a western style wedding reception is determined by the time of the wedding and local custom. Mostwedding packages and receptions feature food, usually either a plated or buffet dinner. Other choices include a meal consisting of chef-attended stations, or a cocktail reception with passed hors d'uvre. The traditional toast and dance is also one of the many practices westernized cultures. In most Western countries, before or after a meal (traditionally paid for by the bride's family, though this is rarer now), toasts are made by the wedding party, wishing the couple well. After the toast, the newly married couple typically would have the first dance. The wedding reception dance party may involve a certain sequence of special dances. For example, after the first dance, the newly married parties may also share a special dance with a parent.
The cutting of the cake is usually considered as the main highlight of westernized wedding receptions. After a short period of dancing, the couple cut the cake and may feed a bite to one another. Then, the cake is cut for the guests. The cake included in somewedding packages is typically at least two tiers, and often more. Some couples have a smaller, formal display cake, which is supplemented by sheet cake. It is served with coffee and tea before the main course. But aside from the typical western style wedding receptions, the Chinese are also popular because of their wedding reception practices. In Chinese society, the wedding reception is far more important than the wedding itself, which tends to be a brief civil ceremony. Unlike Western tradition, the groom's family pays all the wedding and reception expenses. The timing and the characteristics of the reception vary widely from locale to locale. They'rewedding packages are often elaborate and expensive, and may cost the groom's family several years' income. For more information visit to our site at
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Beverly Huffine, born on March 21, 1970 in Beverly Hills,has coordinated a wide variety of events, bringing elegance and style to every designed event she has undertaken.She spends her leisure time through writing journals and articles related to her career.
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