PASSAGE 13 The American Way of Marriage
"I do./" To Americans/ those two words/ carry great meaning./ They can/ even change your life./ Especially/ if you say them/ at your own wedding./
Making wedding vows/ is like signing a contract./ Now/ Americans don't/ really think/ marriage is a business deal./ But/ marriage is serious business./
It all begins/ with engagement./ Traditionally,/ a young man/ asks the father/ of his sweetheart/ for permission/ to marry her./ If the father agrees,/ the man/ later proposes to her./ Often/ he tries to surprise her/ by "popping the question"/ in a romantic way./ Sometimes/ the couple just decides/ together/ that the time is right/ to get married./ The man/ usually gives his fiancée/ 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 bachelor's parties/ provide many useful gifts./ Today/ many couples/ also receive counseling/ during engagements./ This/ prepares them/ for the challenges/ of married life./
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wedding vows
At their wedding, they exchanged solemn wedding vows. 在他们的婚礼上，他们交换了庄严的结婚誓言。
The bride's friends organized a lovely bridal shower for her. 新娘的朋友们为她举办了一场可爱的婚前派对。
The groom's friends threw him a wild bachelor's party before the wedding. 新郎的朋友们在他婚礼前为他举办了一场疯狂的单身派对。
Many couples seek counseling before getting married to prepare for married life. 许多情侣在结婚前会寻求咨询，为婚姻生活做准备。
Marriage is considered a serious business in many cultures. 在许多文化中，婚姻被视为一件严肃的事情。
He asked her father for permission to marry her. 他向她父亲请求允许娶她。
The engagement ring is a symbol of their love and commitment. 订婚戒指是他们爱情和承诺的象征。
Everyone was excited for the big day when the couple would finally tie the knot. 每个人都为这对情侣终于喜结连理的那一天感到兴奋。
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