英美结婚习俗英语课件.ppt

The most important…… A handsome bridegroom Or a beautiful bride * It should be worn on the ring finger, which is believed to be connected with the heart. It is something like that if the couple put the rings on their ring finger, they both put each other in their heart. Wedding rings:  * Bridal gown: It is the white bridal gown that Queen Victoria wore when she married her sweet heart. After that, the white bridal gown won its fame all over the world. However, before that, any color is suitable to the wedding gown, even black, if it is beautiful. * Throwing the bouquet: It is the last but one item of a wedding, which also is the most popular one. It is said who is lucky enough to catch the bouquet, she will be the next bride. In some place, only girls has the access to take part in this exciting activity. The custom of English marriage ---- a concise introduction of a time-old saying The saying “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.” Introduction “Something old, something new.” “something borrowed,.” “something blue.” “a silver sixpence in your shoe.” something old, something new Something Old is meant to represent the link with the brides own family and the past particularly mother or grandmother or even most distant relations. Something old is symbolic of continuity. To symbolize this link brides may choose to wear a piece of antique family jewellery which belonged to the relative or a locket with photos of parents or grandparents. Alternatatively they may select something from the mothers or grandmothers wedding gown. Other things that may be chosen include a handkerchief, a scarf or a piece of lace. Something New represents good luck and success and the brides hopes for a bright future in her new married life. The wedding gown is often chosen as the new item but it could be anything that is purchased new for the wedding such as the wedding flowers or the wedding rings.