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Special Occasions: Weddings

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a. choose a best man and some bridesmaidsb. buy a white dressc. buy a ringd. sing hymnse. go on a honeymoonf. buy presents for the guests

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g. get a marriage licence h. the best man makes a speech i. have a party or disco in the eveningj. book a restaurant/hotel for the receptionk. organise a stag/hen nightl. write “Just Married” on the couple’s car

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m. buy a present for the bride and groom n. hire a chauffeur-driven caro. get married in a registry office or churchp. order a special cakeq. the bride throws her bouquet to the female guestsr. choose the witnesses

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Nowadays in the UK you can either get married in a church or in a 1. office, but for both you have to get a marriage 2.

registry

licence

Before the day of the wedding, the groom traditionally celebrates with his friends on his 3. night, while the bride goes out with her friends on a 4. night.

stag

hen

The groom chooses a 5. man and the bride chooses bridesmaids to accompany them on the wedding day. The best man keeps the ring until the ceremony and the bridesmaids wear special dresses.

Best

The church ceremony is similar to an Italian one, but 6. are always sung. When the couple comes out of the church, the bride throws her 7. in the air. They say that the woman who catches itwill get married soon herself.

hymns

bouquet

The 8. after the wedding consists of lunch in a hotel or restaurant. Then there is usually a party with live music and dancing. The best man has to give a 9. during the reception.

reception

speech

He tells funny stories about the groom’s life. After the reception, when the bride and groom leave to go on their 10. the guests often write “Just Married” on their car and tie cans and balloons to it.

honeymoon

Special Occasions: Wedding

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