西方婚礼习俗英语课堂活动.ppt

WESTERN WEDDINGS By Group Seven * Word List bride 新娘 groom/bridegroom 新郎 priest 牧师 bridesmaid 伴娘 best man 伴郎 bachelor 单身汉 spouse 配偶 wedded wife/husband 已结婚的妻子/丈夫 wedding vows 结婚誓词 bridal gown 结婚礼服（婚纱） veil 面纱 bouquet 捧花 ceremony 仪式 reception （仪式后）招待会 * traditional things Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue * It should be worn on the ring finger, which is believed to be connected with the heart. It is something like that if the couple put the rings on their ring finger, they both put each other in their heart. Wedding rings:  * Bridal gown: It is the white bridal gown that Queen Victoria wore when she married her sweet heart. After that, the white bridal gown won its fame all over the world. However, before that, any color is suitable to the wedding gown, even black, if it is beautiful. * Wedding veil: It is used to cover the bride’s face. It is said that it can prevent the jealousy of the bride’s ex-boyfriend. * Throwing the bouquet: It is the last but one item of a wedding, which also is the most popular one. It is said who is lucky enough to catch the bouquet, she will be the next bride. In some place, only girls has the access to take part in this exciting activity. * before the wedding bridal shower arrangement evaluation invitation etc bachelor party * the ceromony the ceromony is often held in a church and presided over by a Christian priest or an elected judge. * the host declares the beginning of the ceremony. the brides father takes the bride to the groom. the host asked the guests whether there are any objection to their marriage and if each of the couple is willing to marry. each of them recites his or her marriage vows and exchanges the rings. the host proclaims they become man and wife. wedding *