Monday, April 19, 2010

A Simple American Wedding

Most wedding in the United States traditionally follow the white wedding type but customs and traditions vary due to the different religions but have some elements in common.

Before wedding, large number of invitations is sent to the guests from host’s side mentioning the importance of the occasion as well as giving importance to the guest. Then all the guests who receive invitation may or may not send gifts before the wedding day. But it is optional. After some days or before the wedding day decorations related to flowers, venues, bridesmaid’s dresses are done in matching colors.

On the wedding day, wedding ceremony may take place at church, register office or outdoors. Then, the groom first reaches the religious father on the wedding reception, then bride reaches the groom. From here wedding starts by reading common prayers by the brides religious practices. Then after agreeing all the words said by the religious fathers from both sides, groom wears a ring to the bride and can be announced as a wife and husband.

Then they participate in cutting cakes, entertainment, greeting and giving gifts.

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