西方婚禮到底是怎樣的？（通訊員稿）
[ 2006-12-06 14:27 ]
現(xiàn)在的年輕人大多青睞西方式的婚禮，既浪漫又神圣。其實(shí)西式婚禮可不止是教堂誓詞那么簡單，這次我們就一起來看看西式的婚禮是怎樣進(jìn)行的。
 訂婚儀式：
It all begins with the engagement.
Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to
marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries
to surprise her by "popping the question" in a romantic way.
Sometimes
the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. The man
usually gives his fiancée a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They
may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day approaches,
bridal showers and bachelor's parties provide many useful gifts. Today many
couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the
challenges of married life.
婚禮進(jìn)程：
At last it's time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow
long-held traditions, there's still room for American individualism. For
example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get
married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving
or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few
close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music
during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a
beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears "something old,
something new, something borrowed and something blue." The groom wears a formal
suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants,
including the best man and the maid of honor.
教堂儀式：
As the ceremony begins, the groom and his groomsmen stand with the
minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the bridesmaids,
followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeat their vows.
Traditionally, they promise to love each other "for better, for worse, for
richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health." But sometimes the couple has
composed their own vows. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their
marriage commitment. Finally the minister announces the big moment: "I now
pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride!"
婚禮宴會(huì)：
At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests.
Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Guests mingle while
enjoying cake, punch and other treats. (Usually at a reception a dinner is
served)Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of single girls.
Tradition says that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry.
During the reception, playful friends "decorate" the couple's car with tissue
paper, tin cans and a "Just Married" sign. When the reception is over, the
newlyweds run to their "decorated" car and speed off. Many couples take a
honeymoon, a one- to two-week vacation trip, to celebrate their new marriage.
（上海交通大學(xué)通訊員李文慶供稿 英語點(diǎn)津 Annabel 編輯） |
