British weddings

1. British marriage and weddings customs and traditions

2. Vocabulary Marriage is usually initiated by a proposal of marriage, simply called "a proposal". In a heterosexual relationship, the man traditionally proposes to the woman and the actual proposal often has a ritual quality, involving the presentation of a ring (an engagement ring) and the formalized asking of a question such as "Will you marry me?" The man may even go down on one knee before proposing. If the proposal is accepted, the couple become engaged

3. Where is girl’s party and where is boy’s party before wedding? "Stag" parties " Hen' nights

4. Wedding roles Ringbearer Ushers Best man Grooms - men Maid of honour Brides - maids Father of the Bride bride groom Flower girl Junior Brides - maids Read the text and show character of people of the roles

6. What British wedding traditions are like the Russian one?

9. What is the most famous Royal wedding?

11. Why is the story of princess Diana wedding still alive? Why do girls want to repeat her life except the difficulties?

14. The newlyweds have the fiirst dance.

15. The happy couple toast each other.

16. The couple cut the cake together, this symbolizes their first meal as husband and wife

17. The bride may throw her bouquet to the assembled group of all unmarried women in attendance, with folklore suggesting the person who catches it will be the next to wed.

18. It is usual for the couple to go away on holiday together. This is called the honeymoon

19. On arriving back home it is traditional for the husband to carry his wife into their new home. This is called carrying the bride over the threshold.

20. Is it fairy tale ? The Royal Wedding