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:flag-us: American Marriage :ring:, 35% have never been married (career…
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American Marriage
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BEFORE
decision based upon feelings of love
parents
:red_cross: arrange children's marriages
encourage children marry
same race & religious
Engagement period
Man
give a gift worn & treasured by his fiancée :gift:
engagement ring
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Meet each other's relatives
Plan their wedding
Rent / buy house / apartment :house_with_garden:
Go to department store to buy thing needed
PARTY
Shower
women only
guests give the bride useful things
Bachelor / Stag
men only
groom often receives gift
AFTER
A reception :champagne:
party with food, drinks & dancing
Brides throws the bouquet over her head :bouquet:
Groom throws his bride's garter to the single men
Costs :money_with_wings:
shared by parents on both sides
some couples
"elope"
to avoid the expense
get
marriage license
medical examinations
&
certificates
the newlyweds take a
honeymoon
WHILE
Place
church,
synagogue
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hotel, home
nice outdoor area
People
Bride wears a long white gown + a veil :bride_with_veil:
Groom wears a tuxedo
Bridesmaids & maid of honnor, best man, flower girl
Closest relatives & friends
Activities
Groom :red_cross: see the Bride until the ceremony
Exchange identical wedding rings :ring:
Kiss :kiss:
35% have never been married (career > marriage)