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2. Special Occasions: Weddings

3. Check your exercises a. choose a best man and some bridesmaids b. buy a white dress c. buy a ring d. sing hymns e. go on a honeymoon f. buy presents for the guests UK B B B B I

4. g. get a marriage licence h. the best man makes a speech i. have a party or disco in the evening j. book a restaurant/hotel for the reception k. organise a stag/hen night l. write Just Married on the couples car B UK B B B

5. m. buy a present for the bride and groom n. hire a chauffeur-driven car o. get married in a registry office or church p. order a special cake q. the bride throws her bouquet to the female guests r. choose the witnesses UK B B B B I

6. Nowadays in the UK you can either get married in a church or in a 1. office, but for both you have to get a marriage 2. registry licence

7. Before the day of the wedding, the groom traditionally celebrates with his friends on his 3. night, while the bride goes out with her friends on a 4. night. stag hen

8. The groom chooses a 5. man and the bride chooses bridesmaids to accompany them on the wedding day. The best man keeps the ring until the ceremony and the bridesmaids wear special dresses. Best

9. The church ceremony is similar to an Italian one, but 6. are always sung. When the couple comes out of the church, the bride throws her 7. in the air. They say that the woman who catches it will get married soon herself. hymns bouquet

10. The 8. after the wedding consists of lunch in a hotel or restaurant. Then there is usually a party with live music and dancing. The best man has to give a 9. during the reception. reception speech

11. He tells funny stories about the grooms life. After the reception, when the bride and groom leave to go on their 10. the guests often writeJust Married on their car and tie cans and balloons to it. honeymoon

12. Special Occasions: Wedding Write about a typical Italian wedding Write about the last wedding you went to Write about the best wedding you went to and why it was so special Write about the worst wedding you went to and what happened