中美婚禮.ppt

1、,ancient times-three most delightful moments in ones life 1. imperial examination（科舉考試）,Chinese traditional wedding,2. marriage,3. the birth of a son,In feudal society, a marriage would be decided not by a young couples love, but by their parents desires. Only after a matchmakers introduction and wh

2、en parents considered the two family conditions were similar and could be matched, would the marriage procedures go forward. Conditions that should be taken into consideration included wealth and social status.,Essential to the marriage process: three Letters-the betrothal bitrul 訂婚letter, the gift

3、letter with a gifts list and the wedding letter six etiquettes: (1)Proposing求婚,(2) Birthday Matching生日匹配,(3) Presenting Betrothal Gifts展示訂婚禮物 (4) Presenting Wedding Gifts (5) Selecting the Wedding Date,(6) Wedding Ceremony most common dowries:scissors, rulers, vases,indicating acres of fields,Never

4、separate,peace and wealth,On the arrival of the sedan at the wedding place, there would be music and firecrackers. The bride would be led along the red carpet in a festive atmosphere. The bridegroom, also in a red gown, would kowtow ,kutau叩頭three times to worship the heaven, parents and spouse配偶.,On

5、 the night of the wedding day, there was a custom in some places for relatives or friends to play jokes on the groom and bride.,美國婚禮誓言：無論貧富愛你到永遠(yuǎn) 那句讓你感動(dòng)得鼻涕眼淚一起流的結(jié)婚誓詞，會(huì)說么？看看這個(gè)美國婚禮的入門知識，學(xué)些表達(dá)方式啦。promise to love you for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. - vows at weddi

6、ng,Wedding,The man usually gives his fiancee a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day approaches, bridal showers and bachelors party provide many useful gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. Thi

7、s prepares them for the challenges of married life.,Preparation for marriage,Something new,Something old,Something borrow,Something blue,Four things,Something new :the wedding must be a new one. It represents purity and it also represents the brides new life.,Something old:the white gause (白紗) must

8、be old- from the brides mother. It represents not forget parents grace.,Something borrowed: The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married. It is suggested that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.,Something blue:Wear

9、ing something blue represents purity, fidelity fideliti忠誠 and love.,At last its time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, theres still room for American individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors in a

10、 scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback!,The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. they choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautifu

11、l, long white wedding dress,Happy,She traditionally wears something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. The groom wears a formal suit. Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor.,As the ceremony begins, the gro

12、om and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the brides attendants, followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows. Traditionally, they promise to love each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in s

13、ickness and in health.,As the ceremony begins, the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the brides attendants, followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows. Traditionally, they promise to love each oth

14、er for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.,Beginning,But sometimes the couple has composed their own vows. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment. Finally the minister announces the big moment: I now pronounce you man and wife. You m

15、ay kiss your bride!,VOWS,At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests. Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Guests mingle while enjoying cake, punch and other treats. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of single girls. Tradition says th

16、at the one who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry.,Reception,.,Im married !,mm,Comparison of Chinese and foreign wedding customs中外婚禮習(xí)俗對比,婚禮地點(diǎn) Wedding Location,For Chinese, the wedding should be grand and happy.The bride and groom invite many relatives,so the wedding location should a capacious hotel or courtyard.,Foreign wedding,Foreigners emphasize solemn and sacred wedding, so usually wedding holds in church or some quiet place.,婚禮服飾Wedding Dress,Red is the major color in Chinese wedding.,鳳冠霞帔(a chaplet and official rob