西方婚礼习俗概要1.ppt

WESTERN WEDDINGS Traditional things Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe. * Role Play There are six characters on the right. And each group can choose one to act as. The winner group of part 1 has the privilege to choose the role firstly. Wedding planner Priest Bride Groom the brides father Bridesmaid or the best man * * 5 the brides father6 the bridesmaid / the best man * On behalf of the couples closest family members and friends,they will keep the bride company as she goes to the groom. On the reception, they will often propose a toast,to wish happiness to the newly-married couple and to express their feeling as father or as friends. Wedding rings:  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. * 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. * Wedding veil: It is used to cover the bride’s face. It is said that it can prevent the jealousy of the bride’s ex-boyfriend. * 摩洛哥王妃格蕾丝?凯利（Grace Kelly） 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 host declares the beginning of the ceremony The brides father takes the bride to the groom. * A important part to a father * The host asked the guests whether there are any objection to their marriage and if each of the couple is willing to marry. Each o