"Where to Meet? What to Prepare? Let's Confirm! A Guide to the Couples' Family Meeting"

Exciting and Thrilling! / The First Meeting of Both Families ♡

The event where his family meets your family for the first time, called "both families meeting." The groom and bride, as well as their parents, may feel quite nervous, but because it is a joyous day when both families begin to connect, it is important to plan properly and make it a success! ♡

@non.ayam

Many couples perform a "yuino," where the groom's family presents auspicious items to the bride's family, but recently, there seems to be an increase in casual "both families meetings" that only involve having a meal together. ♡

What should you prepare for the 【Both Families Meeting】?

What kind of place should you reserve for the meal? What should you wear? What should you prepare? Since it is your first time having both families meet, you might be troubled about how to get ready. But don’t worry! Preparing in advance is very simple! ♡

@marimo_wedding_miavia

Just make sure to remember this! ♡ / This time, let’s check the HOW TO for preparing the 【Both Families Meeting】! ♡

Preparation 1: Decide on the Location ♡

The place where you introduce your parents is very important! The most popular location for a "both families meeting" is a "ryotei" (Japanese traditional restaurant). The reason for its popularity is its high standard and the comfortable distance for conversation. ♡

A ryotei with a garden is also perfect for photo locations when taking commemorative pictures outdoors! Being able to take very elegant photos is one of the reasons it’s chosen as a meeting place.

After ryotei, the next most popular venue for the meeting is at facilities like "hotels or wedding venues."

It is also enjoyable to go as a preview for the wedding venue if you are planning a wedding or to invite your parents to a favorite restaurant! ♡ Recently, hotels and wedding venues that offer "both families meeting plans" have been increasing, so definitely check them out! ♡

Also, having the groom's family visit the bride's home for the "both families meeting" is also cozy and wonderful! ♡

This can become an opportunity for the groom's family to get to know the environment the bride grew up in. It seems that many bride's families welcome the guests by preparing a meal! ♡

Preparation 2: Decide on the Outfit ♡

Many may imagine "furisode" (a type of kimono) when thinking of a both families meeting. Since this may be the last chance to wear a furisode in your life, if you have one, please wear it! ♡ While it's quite common for women to wear furisode, men overwhelmingly tend to wear suits! ☆

Of course, western-style clothing is also perfectly fine for the meeting! Dresses or skirts, which are more feminine outfits, are best. Choosing calm colors like navy or beige is likely to make a good impression on his parents! ♡

A pearl necklace creates a very elegant atmosphere, so I definitely want to wear one! ♡

@tuu.tomo_wd_0526

Preparation 3: Bring Engagement Gifts ♡

Having just a meal is certainly fine, but if he has given you an engagement ring, let’s showcase it in front of both families! ♡ By formally announcing the engagement, it should also reassure your parents! ♡

If you have prepared a watch or suit as a return gift for the engagement ring, don’t forget to bring them along, just like the engagement ring! ♡ Both the ring and its return gifts seems to make parents happy when displayed in front of them! ♡

Preparation 4: Roughly Decide on What to Talk About ♡

On the day of the meeting, you want to avoid the situation where you get so nervous that you don’t know what to talk about! It's okay to be rough, but think ahead about what you really want to discuss! ♡

It would be wonderful to share topics like "the couple’s hobbies, wedding plans, and future dreams!" Conversely, be careful not to talk about "illnesses, politics, religion, or favorite sports teams," as these topics can potentially hurt someone's feelings or make them uncomfortable. *

It is also recommended to prepare a printed guide to use as conversation starters.

@____wd0316

Have you imagined what the 【Both Families Meeting】 will be like? ♡

The both families meeting will certainly be a day filled with nervousness for both families, but it will also be an unforgettable and important day when the two families begin to connect! ♡ If you prepare properly in advance, there is nothing to worry about! ♡ Make it a wonderful day filled with happiness and blessings! ♡

@_ry_wedding__1221