各国婚礼习俗 英文版.pptx

Let’s get married!;The meaning of marriage;A comparative study on wedding customs in the west and China ;Part 1. Engagement;In feudal China, if an unmarried boy’s parents find a girl they interested in, they will find a matchmaker to make the proposal.;Once the two families agree about the matter, the bridegroom’s family will present engagement gifts to the bride’s family.;In the west, the proposal has a ritual quality. The man, you just need an engagement ring, flowers or gifts are not necessary , and go down on one knee, a question “will you marry me?”;Part 2.Main tone; The entire weddings main color is red, this is also the representative of the traditional Chinese festivity color. This change will enable the wedding jubilation. ;The wedding of west is a romantic type, and white usually is the familiar tone, which is standing for allegiance and chastity.;Part 3.Wedding Location;In feudal China, the wedding letter is the document to be presented to the bride’s family.;A white wedding will typically take place in a church, the most beautiful church.;But sometimes, it can also be held at the family’s home, a private club or somewhere special like a beautiful beach, a botanical garden, etc.; Part 4.Wedding Dress; the groom wear a red long gown, red shoes a red silk sash with a red silk ball in a shape of flower on his chest. ;West ;Part 5.Wedding ceremony;Meeting the bride;Three bows;Drinking wedlock wine;As the wedding march rhythm, the bride pull her fathers hands go to the groom.;the priest will ask the bride and groom on the other side to make a lifetime commitment.; They will exchanged rings , kiss each other. ;At the end of the wedding, the bride would throw the flowers ball to female guests.;Part 6.Wedding banquet;The banquet is always abundant, and the new couples have to toast to every one .;2011/5/5;Part 7.Bacchanal;Spree in the bridal chamber;Dancing party;Do you want to hold your own wedding ? Do you have a profile?