My 1st western wedding experience!
Well, I wasn’t a guest, but one of the waitresses of the night.
It was part of my job at catering, basically to cater people’s needs.
I was so excited to see how a western wedding party looks like…
First, let’s talk about the room layout. As far as I know, there will be a special table specially arranged for the couple and their family members at the center of the first row of tables in the hall (nearest to the stage) – Chinese Wedding Dinner
However, it’s totally different from the one I seen here in the
They named it as the “Head Table”. It is a long table with chairs prepared for bride and bridegroom, bridesmaids, and groomsmen. While couple’s parents will be seated randomly with their relatives and friends.
Princess’s Opinion: Hmm…Isn’t it better to have parents sitting together with the bride and bridegroom? It is showing respect to the parents and as recognition by both parents. Well, there is an explanation where western parents have given their child the freedom to handle their own matter, thus, it might be one of the reasons why their tradition is different from the Chinese. Also, their culture and people are toward socializing, including a special occasion like wedding. Therefore, seats for their parents are arranged in such a way to enable them to entertain and socialize with their invited guests. It sounds logical overall. Do you agree?
Dang dang dang dang ~ ~
Western newlyweds usually have a bunch of closed friends as their bridesmaid and groomsmen. Their gowns and suits go with the color of the night (theme color of the wedding) and all in the same/different designs.
Wedding marching will begin with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. According to the wedding that I have seen, they have a very simple but good opening. 
The bridesmaid and groomsmen acted like having a show at the runway, posting at the door and proceed to their seats. Climax – when the bride and groom marched into the hall and proceed to their seats.
Princess’s Opinion: I like the idea of having a wedding theme color! Wonderful idea! It makes the wedding looks neat and simple. In fact, I have my bridesmaids ready for my wedding!! They are my *38 sis: Cheng Yee, Yee Peng, Mei Yee, Jyy Huey, Wen Jye and my cute ex-housemate, Kay Ying. Girls, ready to attend my wedding o!
Special dinner~
They have a buffet style dinner. Also, dessert – the wedding cake is considered as self-service too…besides cutting the cake (which is the job of the waiter)
The fun part is during dinner time. While everyone is eating, the bride and groom will be the host to entertain their guest. Guests will use their silverwares to knock their glasses, which to notify the newlywed that they want them to show guests “something”. For instance, the newlywed may choose to kiss each other in a funny way, have some cute posting, or some random actions to entertain their guests.
Show time ~
Dollar dance
I was wondering why guests start taking out their money and queuing up for a dance?
Angel Danielle came in (stand beside me): This is called a dollar dance where female guest will pay a dollar to the groom and dance with him, whereas, the male guest will pay a dollar to the bride and dance with her. The money will be a source of money for the newlywed’s honey moon trip.
Princess’s Opinion: Oh…what special and unique western wedding tradition. Not a bad idea thou…both guests and newlywed get to enjoy and have fun!
Dance floor opens...
The bride and groom will lead the group and be the first pair entering onto the dance floor. It is then followed by a dance for the bride and her father. It was lovely and warm-hearted. MY tears nearly drop out.
Then, the dance floor will be open to all- love songs, pop songs, as well as group dance.
~ To End The Wedding Night ~
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