Archive for May, 2008
Lock in Your Wedding Catering/Banquet Cost Now?
Al forwarded an interesting article by Tralee Pearce from the Globe & Mail yesterday which talked about the increase in food prices and weddings. Here are some points which I found interesting: The average Canadian wedding cost $19,000. (Survey by Weddingbells) 50% of this amount were spent on food & breverages. Many catering companies are [...]
Chinese Wedding Banquet – Miscellaneous Facts
*continue from Chinese Wedding Banquet Menus & Costs?* Miscellaneous Costs (Small Fees/Tips)I was told that it is a good idea to pay the restaurant a visit 2-3 weeks before the wedding is held and find out who the manager/supervisor will be in charge of overseeing your banquet if you don’t already know. Some people do [...]
Chinese Wedding Banquet Menus & Costs?
The dinner banquet is the most important part of a Chinese wedding. I was told that people don’t remember what your ceremony was like 5 years from now but they will definitely remember the food you served. In addition, having a big, fancy banquet also shows off your family’s financial/social status. Thus, it is a [...]
Chinese Pre-Wedding Customs
With the discussion of the dowry with my parents, a new question sparked in my head: So when exactly should all these gifts exchange take place? In addition, my friends have asked me a question that I have no answer to: Are you going to do the hair combing ceremony? Why a hair combing ceremony? [...]
Wedding Cake + Favor = Two In One
I’m sure this is out there somewhere but the idea just floated into my head as I was finishing up on the post “Should I Let You Eat Cake At My Wedding?“As I have mentioned in the post, I don’t think the guests would have enough room in their stomach to eat cake. However, what [...]
