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Surely many of you have watched Hollywood films about the peculiarities of American marriages. Film has taught us how to choose bridesmaids, arrange stag and hen parties, hire wedding planners, and make gift lists.
On the other hand, today many Russian couples prefer to have weddings abroad. And here it is useful to shoe oneself with a couple of three phrases that are typical for planning a marriage in English.
Get married
This couple is going to get married this month.
Bride
The bride often wears a wedding gown or a wedding dress.
Groom
The groom often wears a tuxedo or a suit.
Made of honor - bridesmaid, witness
A made of honor is a woman selected by the bride to assist her.
The best man - witness
The best man helps the groom.
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids are supposed to support the bride.
A matching dress - bridesmaid dress.
Bridesmades wear matching dresses.
Groomsmen
Groomsmen usually make toasts.
A tuxedo (a tux)
A tuxedo is a traditional wedding suit for the groom.
Wedding party - friends of the bride and groom
A wedding party consists of bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Wedding band/ wedding ring
You may exchange your wedding rings.
Cold feet - wedding jitters
It looks like Alice is starting to get cold feet.
Reception - wedding lunch
Much fewer guests were invited to the reception.
Newlyweds
The newlyweds are going to Hawaii after the ceremony.
