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American Wedding Traditions You Need to Know

Asking Someone to Marry You Rank these phrases in order of formality:

• To propose

When he proposed, I instantly said yes!

• To ask for someone’s hand in marriage.

I went to her parent’s home to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage.

• To pop the question.

We were having a romantic dinner at our favorite restaurant when he got down on one knee and popped the question.

Ways to Say You’re Getting Married

• To get hitched

So when are you two getting hitched?

• To tie the knot

I can’t wait to tie the knot with Jeff.

• To say ‘I do’

Only one more week until I say ‘I do’!

• To walk down the aisle together

We’re so excited to walk down the aisle together.

• To elope

We eloped! We didn’t tell anyone; we justwent to Vegas.

Ways to Describe a Marriage

• A marriage made in heaven

A happy and harmonious marriage.

• A shotgun wedding

A marriage that is planned quickly because the woman has found out she is pregnant.

• An open marriage

A marriage in which the partners freely conduct relationships with other people outside the marriage.

Members of the Wedding Party

• Bride: the woman getting married
• Groom: the man getting married
• Best Man: The groom’s best friend or closest family member
• Maid of Honor: The bride’s best friend or closest family member
• Groomsmen: The male friends and relatives chosen by the groom to stand with him at the altar
• Bridesmaids: The female friends and relatives chosen by the bride to stand with her at the altar.
• Flower girl: The young girl who carries the flowers
• Ring bearer: The young boy who carries the rings.

Can you identify the members of the wedding party?