PPT_西方婚礼文化

1、Western Romantic Wedding Five Steps to Marriage1. Dating2. Proposal & Engagement3. Preparation for the Wedding4. Wedding Ceremony & Marriage Registration（注册，登记） 5. Honey MoonTodays New Words Engagement n.订婚 Promise n.v. 誓言，发誓 Proposal n.求婚 propose v.求婚 fiances & fiancs n.未婚妻&夫 bride

2、& groom n.新娘&新郎 Champagne n.香槟酒 Leap Day n.闰月，2月29日Words and expressions attend a wedding party 参加婚礼 Maid of honor 主伴娘 brides maid 伴娘 Best man 主伴郎 Groomsman 伴郎 Officiator 主婚人 Marriage witness 证婚人 Flower girls /boys/ring bearers 花童 Wedding limousine 婚礼专车 Marriage house/wedding room 婚房 Wedding

3、 banquet/bridal dinner 喜宴 Wedding cake 婚礼蛋糕Step 1. Picking an Engagement RingProposal（求婚）step2. Say the Magic Words at the Right Time to the Right OneWhen every thing is ready.You could take your partner out for dinner, hide the ring in the champagne glass or the dessert as a surprise. Or you could

4、take your partner to some place that is meaningful for you. Two elements involved:1. An engagement ring;2. A formalized question :”Will you marry me?”Classic “one-knee” proposalSome Proposal Traditions1.In the United Kingdom and Ireland, 29 February in a Leap day is said to be the one day when a wom

5、an can propose to her partner.2.In many cultures (such as in China), it is traditional for a groom to ask the brides father for permission before proposing.EngagementWhat does engagement mean? An Engagement is a promise to marry. It is a certain period of time between proposal and marriage. In this

6、period future brides and bridegrooms are often referred to as fiances or fiancs.Engagement Parties1.Traditionally this party was hosted by the parents of the bride, usually at their home.2.The party can be held in a home, a restaurant, or any place that captures the imagination of, or has special si

7、gnificance to the couple.Engagement Parties3. Sometimes this party will serve the purpose of introducing the two families to one another.Preparations for the WeddingOrdering a Wedding GownSending Wedding invitationWriting Wedding VowsFinding a ChurchGifts RegistrationTRADITIONS “Something old, somet

8、hing new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence（硬币） in her shoe.” What does it mean?A time-honored tradition supposed to bring the bride good luck. Each of these items represents something different and can be incorporated into the brides attire（盛装） in several different ways. Addit

9、ion to wear silver sixpence in ones shoe is to bring prosperity. The western custom of a bride wearing a white wedding dress came to symbolize purity in the Victorian era. Within the “white wedding” tradition, a white dress and veil is not considered appropriate in the second or subsequent wedding o

10、f a widow or divorcee. wedding ceremony in the church As the ceremony begins, the groom and his groomsmen stand with the minister, facing the audience. First, with the wedding march, the bride rounds her fathers arm to walk towards the bridegroom. Then the father will put her daughters hand on the b

11、ridegrooms hand . Nervously, the young couple repeat their vows. It is the climax (高潮)that the pastor （牧师）asked the bride and bridegroom whether they could support each other in their whole life. Then they will exchange marriage ringsTo symbolize their marriage commitment. Finally the minister annou

12、nces the big moment: I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride! A wedding is often followed by a wedding reception . Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. the newlyweds having the first dance At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests.Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of si