western wedding 西式婚礼.ppt

Traditional Western Wedding Made by Daisy Western wedding traditions 1.The four necessary  things of the bride  in western style wedding (1)Something old　　 Such as the wedding dress , headdress or jewelry handed down by mother , and they represents the beauty of all . (2)Something new Friend’s gift such as dress or ornament , it is a symbol of new life . (3)Something borrowed To borrow something back . It is said that it may bring wealth if put the gold or silver borrowed from the rich relatives in shoes. (4)Something blue some small decorations or bouquet with blue of bride, mean the pureness and chasteness of the bride . 2. Diamond engagement ring (1)This tradition began in fifteenth Century , and it means unvarying love . (2)In addition , we must wear the ring on the third finger of the left hand . 3.The flower held in bride’s both hands Ancient westerners thought that pungent spices and herbs ( including garlic and chives ) could protect the wedding people from doom and diseases , so it was used for the extension . Gradually , it has become a custom that bride holds a flower in her both hands . 4.White wedding dress (1)Since the Rome era , white has symbolized celebration . (2)In1850 to1900 of the queen of Vitoria times , white was also the symbol of wealth and happiness . (3)Later , people strengthened it with the meaning of holiness and faithfulness . And this