Traditional Americans think marriage is a serious business. It begins with (36)______. A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for (37)______to marry his daughter. If the father agrees, the man later (38)______ to her. The man usually. gives his fiancé a (39)______ring as a (40)______of their engagement.
Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’’s still room for American (41)______. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a (42)______. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. The (43)______may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. But some things rarely change. (44)____________.
As the ceremony begins, the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the congregation. (45)____________. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment.
At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests. (46)____________. Tradition says that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry. When the reception is over, the newlyweds run to their "decorated" car and speed off. Many couples take a honeymoon, an one-to-two-week vacation trip, to celebrate their marriage.
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Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. L......