A Typical English Wedding - by Nigel A JAMES
Tying
the Knot – A Discussion
There
are many occasions in life which bring happiness and joy. And
weddings are perhaps the most joyful of all!
I
remember a wedding that took place in Vienna. It was many years ago.
Anne and Mike, two friends of mine, were tying the knot. It
was a wonderful day and the betrothal took place in a registry
office. The ceremony was short, to the point and very soon
over. It took Anne and Mike just six very short minutes to become
man and wife! But, the rest of the day carried on until late!
Anne
and Mike held the reception at their place. They didn't have much
money at the time, and so it was a very much do-it-yourself
occasion. And it was great! Everyone turned up with bottles
and food and there was more than enough to go round. And, the
fun, too, was more than enough. There was music, singing and
dancing, and the party went on until the very small hours.
But,
best of all was the way that Anne looked. Her dress was amazing
and her hair style perfect. She was stunning!
And there was heaven in her smile! This was her wedding, she was
deeply happy, and this was the very best day of her life!
Vocabulary
amazing
– erstaunlich
betrothal
– Das Verbinden mit Versprechen
(Das Ehe Schliesen)
do-it-yourself
– selbst gemacht
go
round – genug / ausreichend
joy
– Freude
registry
office – Standesamt
small
hours – zwischen Mitternacht und drei Uhr
früh!
stunning
– umwerfend / phänomenal
to
the point – kurz und bündig
turned
up (also arrived) – kamen (turn
up/turned up/turned up)
tying
the knot – heiraten (tying/tied/tied)
Discussion
Points
What
is the most unusual wedding you have ever experienced?
Why
are good wedding photos so important?
Why
are arranged marriages sometimes better?
Why
is it that partners should have completely different interests?
Why
are big and expensive weddings so important for many?
What
is the future of marriage?
What
is your idea of a perfect wedding?
How
important are wedding presents?
