For planners & venues: a Chinese ceremony specialist
Chinese-Indonesian and diaspora couples often approach their planner or venue asking for Tingjing, Sangjit or Tea Pai. MYS Sangjit Seserahan is the specialist that handles the Chinese ceremony in full: decor, seserahan trays and the ritual run-of-show, while the planner remains the lead.
What MYS handles
MYS handles the ritual decor, seserahan trays and the ceremony run-of-show. Planners and venues do not need to know the ritual details to refer MYS to their client.
- Ritual decor
- Backdrop, moon arch and florals redesigned for each ceremony around the venue and colour scheme.
- Seserahan trays
- Pagoda and acrylic tray sets, fully filled and arranged, with every item explained so the parents can see nothing is missing.
- Ceremony run-of-show
- The run-of-show is written with the family. On the day, the MYS team stays with the Sangjit tray handover through to the family photos.
- Explaining the customs to the family
- Before the ceremony MYS explains the meaning of each ritual to the family, following the customs they keep, so both families understand what is about to happen.
How MYS works alongside the planner and venue
The planner remains the lead for the wedding day. MYS coordinates directly with the venue team on set-up timing and decor rules, and works within the boundaries the venue sets.
- Direct venue coordination
- MYS contacts the venue directly to confirm set-up times, area access and decor rules. The planner does not need to be the go-between.
- Self-contained team
- The MYS team brings, installs and removes all their own equipment.
- Clear division of roles
- The planner leads the whole day; MYS is responsible for the Chinese ceremony portion only.
- Brief from the planner
- Start on WhatsApp. Briefs, moodboards or run-of-show documents can follow there or by email.
Venues MYS has worked at
Since 2005, MYS has set up ceremonies at properties across Bali, including The Mulia, The St. Regis, The Ritz-Carlton, Ayana, Kempinski, Hilton Bali Resort, Sanga Sanga Villas, Hongkong Garden, Hilton Garden Inn, Sangam Bali, Plenilunio, Villa Candani, Bandar Nelayan and Golden Lotus.
Working at a venue for the first time is not unusual. The MYS team confirms set-up rules and access directly with the venue before the day.
What to send to get started
Send a WhatsApp message with the following details. The more information given, the faster MYS can confirm availability and outline what the ceremony will need.
- Ceremony date
- The confirmed date or the range being considered.
- Venue
- Name and location of the venue.
- Approximate guest count
- For the Chinese ceremony specifically, not the total reception guest count.
- Ceremonies planned
- Tingjing, Sangjit, Tea Pai or a combination. Include whether Tingjing and Sangjit will be on the same day.
- Family customs
- Dialect group or customs the family follows, if known: Hokkien, Hakka, Teochew, Cantonese or Peranakan.
Questions from planners and venues
Can other working arrangements be discussed?
Yes. Arrangements beyond what this page describes can be discussed for each event on WhatsApp.
Is there a minimum guest count or event scale?
There is no fixed minimum. The scale of the service is agreed for each event.
Does MYS know different family customs?
Each family’s customs are discussed from the start so the decor and run-of-show fit. MYS has worked with Hokkien, Hakka, Teochew, Cantonese and Peranakan families. The differences between them are small, and the details are still fitted to each family.
Does communication go through the planner, or can MYS work directly with the family?
Both. MYS can talk with the family directly, and the planner is kept in the loop on every decision.