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The American Way : Marriage 美式婚礼 I do . To Americans those two words carry great meaning . They can even change ones life , especially if one says them at his own weeding . I do.对于美国人来说，这两个字有着重要的意义。这两个字甚至可以改变一个人的一生，特别是当一个人在他自己的婚礼上说出时。 It all begins with engagement . Traditionally , a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her . If the father agrees , the man later proposes to her . Often he tries to surprise her by popping the question in a romatic way . The man usually gives his fiancee a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement . 一切都从订婚开始。一般来说，年轻男士会先征得女友父亲的关于娶她的许可。如果父亲同意了，男士稍后便可向她求婚。通常他会通过浪漫的方式求婚来给其女友惊喜。男士通常会给他未婚妻钻石戒指作为他们订婚的象征。 At last its time for the weeding . Although most weedings follow long-held traditions , theres still room for American individualsm . For example , the usual place for a weeding is in a church . But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot . A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on the horseback ! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends . They choose their own style of colors ,decorations and music during the ceremony . 最后到婚礼的环节了。尽管大多的婚礼会遵循冗长的传统，还是会为美国的个人主义留有空间。比如，传统的婚礼地点是在教堂，但有些人会选在风景优美的室外举行婚礼。甚至还有一些人会在跳伞或是在马背上举行婚礼！夫妻双方可能会邀请上百人抑或仅仅只邀请一些亲密的朋友。典礼期间他们会选择自己喜欢的颜色，装饰以及音乐。 But some things rarely change . The bride usually wears a beautiful , long , white weeding dress .She traditionally wears something old , something new , something borrowed and something blue. The groom wears a formal suit . Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants , including the best man and the maid of honor . 然而有些事是几乎不会变的。新娘一般会穿一件很漂亮，很长的白色婚纱。她通常会穿戴的“有旧，有新，有借，有蓝”。新浪则会穿正式的套装。一些亲密的朋友会作为随员参加婚礼，其中包括伴郎及伴娘。 As the ceremony begins , the groom and his attendants stand with the minister ,facing the audience . Music signals the entrance of the brides attendants , followed by the beautiful bride . 婚礼开始，新郎及其随员会站在牧师一旁，面向来宾。音乐响起意味着新娘的随员要跟在新娘之后进入会场。 Nervously , the young couple