American Wedding: A Wonderful Family Affair
Author: Kerry Ng
The American wedding has become truly a family affair right
from the start. Once "the decision" between the bride and the
groom is made, they rush off to tell all their friends and
families the great news! It's only natural that they're excited
about the prospects and want to share their great joy with those
members that are closest to them. The wedding tradition would
suggest a party to announce the engagement to all family and
friends. Traditionally speaking, the engagement party is the
responsibility of the parents of the bride, which also means
that they will be paying for the expenses and planning as well.
The engagement party is a fun atmosphere and provides an
opportunity for both sides of the families to meet for the very
first time in many cases.
When it comes to the planning aspects of the wedding that is
usually handled by the bride and her mother with a little bit of
input from the groom and his family. It only makes sense that
the parents of the bride make most of the major decisions
because they are paying for most of the expenses. The American
wedding will usually take place in a very special setting, such
as a religious center were the view is very beautiful. Most of
these places offer not only beauty but also built in facilities
right from the start. Chances are, the church will have an organ
or piano for the basic music requirements. These institutions
are perfect for people who want that special ceremony.
An American Wedding Is Both a Ceremony and a Party
The American wedding will usually start with a ceremony love
and commitment. This is a very romantic part of the wedding with
all of the friends and families there to witness this happy
union. Over the course of the ceremony, the bride and groom will
say their vows to each other to show their love and commitment
to each other. This setting is usually spectacular and all the
people are dressed in beautiful clothes. At the end of the
ceremony, the bride and groom become legally bound by this
commitment. Yes the American wedding is very romantic, but there
is also a legal procedure that now binds that couple together
until death or divorce do they part.
Now comes the party! After the ceremony, the bride and groom
will meet with their friends and family at the reception. This
part of the reception has been planned for months, perhaps even
the year or more in advance. The reception is a time to eat,
drink and socialize with old friends as well as an opportunity
to make new friends. The party will mainly focused on the
wedding couple and guests will have the opportunity to offer
their good wishes, prayers and wedding gifts. The American
wedding is truly a special occasion with lots of joy and
happiness for all those involved. The memories created will
truly last for all lifetime for both sides of the family.
About The Author: Kerry Ng is a successful Webmaster and
publisher of The Sweet Wedding Tips Blog. For more great helpful
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