From asking "Will you marry me?" to saying "I do", there are a number of traditions around the British weddings (婚礼).
Traditionally, it is the man's job to offer a marriage. He should get down on one knee and give a ring. However, today it's also becoming more common for women to offer.
Weddings have a long time to prepare. One of the main parts of the _______▲_______ is to celebrate the end of your single life(单身). These men-only or women-only parties often take a whole weekend or more and are lots of fun.
The church(教堂)is still a popular wedding place, but today many people prefer more choices like in town halls, hotels or even in unusual places such as railway stations, schools or lawn(草坪).
Traditionally, the bride(新娘) wears a long, white dress and the groom(新郎) a dark suit. During the wedding, the bride and groom make promises to each other and agree to be husband and wife by saying "l do" and exchanging rings. They are then married and kiss each other while the guests clap and cheer!
Following the wedding there is the party or "wedding reception (接待). "After dinner the groom and father of the bride usually give a speech. Then there is the couple's first dance, followed by everyone dancing until late at night. At some point during the party, the bride should throw her flowers and all the single women try to catch them. The lady who catches the flowers will be the next one to get married!
At the end of the party, the bride and groom leave to go on their honeymoon to enjoy their first holiday.
