美国婚礼习俗2.ppt

reception traditions at the reception 1 first dance ; 2 father-daughter dance 3 mother-son dance 4 cutting the cake 5 toasts 6 bouquet toss 7 garter toss 8 final exit 1 first dance The first dance is for the bride and groom. It is so they are being introduced as being a married couple. 2 father-daughter dance The?father-daughter dance?is a common?wedding?tradition, in which a?bride?dances with her father (or a father-figure like a step-father, grandfather, or family friend). 3 mother-son dance The?mother-son dance?is a common?wedding?tradition, in which the?groom?and his mother dance at the?wedding reception. It usually takes place sometime after the?first dance?of the newly married couple, and after the?father-daughter dance. * * * * * * * * Wedding shower What are wedding shower? Wedding shower means bridal shower. The bridal shower is a party thrown for a bride by her female friends and family before the wedding. While there are mentions of bridal showers dating back to the 1860s in Europe, today it remains primarily a North American custom and usually involves gift giving. Why do the guests give gifts to the bride? A?bridal shower?is a very special day for a bride. The guests give gifts to the bride,?which helps?them to set up their future home, and gives the couple financial assistance. Usually a bride has one party before her marriage, but it is not a rule; there can be more than one. It would depend on the number of friends or relatives that she has. For example, the friends at the office and the relatives can host two different showers. FOOD Make a Cheese “Cake” This pretty centerpiece made of wheels of cheese is drop-dead easy. Choose pretty flowers and herbs in season—lavender would be perfect. Serve with your favorite crackers or French bread rounds. Hat Cookies Your guests won’t be able to resist these buttery, girly cookies. Frost them in colors that c