西安石油大学外国语学院：《西方礼仪文化 Western Etiquette Culture》通识课程教学资源（电子课件，英文版）05.婚礼礼仪 The Etiquette at Wedding Ceremony

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Unit 5 The Etiquette at Wedding Ceremony

Part i Lead-in Exercises Vocabulary building: Match the Chinese words on the left column with their appropriate English expression on the right. 1.婚誓 A Wedding ceremony 2.蜜月 B. bride 3.伴郎 C. Bridegroom or groom 4.牧师 D. officiator 5.新娘 E. pastor 6.结婚典礼 F groomsman 7.婚宴 G, bridesmaid 8.伴娘 H honeymoon 9.主婚人 I Wedding reception 10新郎 J. rows

Part 1 Lead-in Exercises Vocabulary building: Match the Chinese words on the left column with their appropriate English expression on the right. 1. 婚誓 2. 蜜月 3. 伴郎 4. 牧师 5. 新娘 6. 结婚典礼 7. 婚宴 8. 伴娘 9. 主婚人 10.新郎 A. Wedding ceremony B. bride C. Bridegroom or groom D. officiator E. pastor F. groomsman G. bridesmaid H. honeymoon I. Wedding reception J. vows

Part 2 Wedding Etiquette The wedding day is the bride and groom's special day, If each guest displays courtesy and thoughtfulness, the day will be a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. This unit will be about some basics of wedding guest etiquette that will help you to ensure that you don't inadvertently commit a faux pas or do anything mistaken at a loved ones wedding Wedding processional and wedding customs will also be involved in the discussion

Part 2 Wedding Etiquette The wedding day is the bride and groom’s special day. If each guest displays courtesy and thoughtfulness, the day will be a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. This unit will be about some basics of wedding guest etiquette that will help you to ensure that you don’t inadvertently commit a faux pas or do anything mistaken at a loved one’s wedding. Wedding processional and wedding customs will also be involved in the discussion

Wedding Guest Etiquette 1. Responding Promptly When a wedding guest receives the invitation, he or she should respond promptly, Because the couple will be making many decisions based on the number of people who will be there On the other hand, if you must cancel after you have accepted, inform the couple as soon as possible. While it's considered very bad manners to respond after RSvP date, it's even worse to show up at the wedding after having not replied at all

Wedding Guest Etiquette 1. Responding Promptly When a wedding guest receives the invitation, he or she should respond promptly. Because the couple will be making many decisions based on the number of people who will be there. On the other hand, if you must cancel after you have accepted, inform the couple as soon as possible. While it’s considered very bad manners to respond after RSVP date, it’s even worse to show up at the wedding after having not replied at all

2 Be punctual A Don't be latel you'd better arrive 15 minutes early so as to give yourself time to find a seat and get settled. If you are late and the processional or ceremony has already started, take your cue from the wedding coordinator or church coordinator. They will allow you to enter when there is opportunity to do so. If the processional is in progress, dont interrupt. Instead, wait until the wedding party has entered, then quietly slip in a side door and choose a seat in the back, Do not enter down the center aisle unless there is no other option

2. Be Punctual Don’t be late! You’d better arrive 15 minutes early so as to give yourself time to find a seat and get settled. If you are late and the processional or ceremony has already started, take your cue from the wedding coordinator or church coordinator. They will allow you to enter when there is opportunity to do so. If the processional is in progress, don’t interrupt. Instead, wait until the wedding party has entered, then quietly slip in a side door and choose a seat in the back. Do not enter down the center aisle unless there is no other option

3. Dress Appropriately Women- -find out what color the bridesmaids will be wearing, and choose something else. Dont compete with the wedding party for attention Never, ever wear a long white dress to someone elses wedding! It competes with the bride. Even if the bride will be wearing something other than white it is still considered a bad taste for a guest to choose this color. Men-Black tie can be safe all the time

3. Dress Appropriately Women—find out what color the bridesmaids will be wearing, and choose something else. Don’t compete with the wedding party for attention. Never, ever wear a long white dress to someone else’s wedding! It competes with the bride. Even if the bride will be wearing something other than white, it is still considered a bad taste for a guest to choose this color. Men—Black Tie can be safe all the time

4. Sending Gifts A The purpose of inviting guests is to have them witness a couple's marriage ceremony and vOwS. However, most guests attempt to give at least a token gift of their best wishes. Whether it's a monetary gift or something else, you have up to a year from the wedding date to see that the bride and groom receive it. Many guests choose to give monetary gifts to the Happy Couple on the day of the weddingi others choose to send gifts ahead of time or very soon after the wedding.Vv

4. Sending Gifts The purpose of inviting guests is to have them witness a couple’s marriage ceremony and vows. However, most guests attempt to give at least a token gift of their best wishes. Whether it’s a monetary gift or something else, you have up to a year from the wedding date to see that the bride and groom receive it. Many guests choose to give monetary gifts to the Happy Couple on the day of the wedding; others choose to send gifts ahead of time or very soon after the wedding

5. Being Polite at the Wedding Ceremony O Being considerate: Dont carry on a conversation with the person next to you while you are seated in church or crack jokes with the person across the pew. O Taking pictures: Do not rise up frequently to take pictures during the ceremony. Many churches do not allow flash pictures and you may disturb the ceremony O Getting to know when to stand and sit: At most ceremonies. the quests stand when the bride enters Remain standing until the officiator asks you to be seated. When the ceremony ends, remain in your seat until the mothers of the bride and groom have been escorted out. Allow family members of the bride and groom, who will be seated near the front, to exit first

5. Being Polite at the Wedding Ceremony ● Being considerate: Don’t carry on a conversation with the person next to you while you are seated in church or crack jokes with the person across the pew. ● Taking pictures: Do not rise up frequently to take pictures during the ceremony. Many churches do not allow flash pictures and you may disturb the ceremony. ● Getting to know when to stand and sit: At most ceremonies, the guests stand when the bride enters. Remain standing until the officiator asks you to be seated. When the ceremony ends, remain in your seat until the mothers of the bride and groom have been escorted out. Allow family members of the bride and groom, who will be seated near the front, to exit first

O It's considered poor wedding guest etiquette t call the bride or groom to ask if you can bring a guest. Don't bring anyone who is not included in the invitation letter when you receive your invitation, the words and guestappear written next to your name on the envelope, you can feel free to invite a date to escort you to the wedding. If the words and guest"don't appear on your envelope, expect to attend this event alone. The only time it is assumed a significant other is invited is if one is married, or engaged. y°

● It’s considered poor wedding guest etiquette to call the bride or groom to ask if you can bring a guest. Don’t bring anyone who is not included in the invitation letter. If, when you receive your invitation, the words “and guest” appear written next to your name on the envelope, you can feel free to invite a date to escort you to the wedding. If the words “and guest” don’t appear on your envelope, expect to attend this event alone. The only time it is assumed a significant other is invited is if one is married, or engaged

O Do introduce yourself to everyone at your table at the reception, and make polite conversation. Dont pile your plate up full unless you are at the end of the line O Don't drink too much. You are there to celebrate with the newlyweds, not embarrass yourself and them

● Do introduce yourself to everyone at your table at the reception, and make polite conversation. ● Don’t pile your plate up full unless you are at the end of the line. ● Don’t drink too much. You are there to celebrate with the newlyweds, not embarrass yourself and them