QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
about American Weddings
Read the following questions and answers. Pay special attention to the words in bold.
Q: Who pays for the wedding? A: U sually the bride and groom do, especially if they are working and earning money. In some cases, their parents help. Q: What’s a shower? A: A shower is a party for the bride (sometimes the bride and groom) before the wedding. Guests give the couple gifts to help them start their new home. Typical gifts are cookware, linens1, and small kitchen appliances. Q: Who hosts2 the shower? A: Usually the maid of honor hosts the shower. Q: When do they have the shower? A: Usually the shower is two to six weeks before the wedding. Q: How long does it take to plan a wedding? A: Most couples plan their wedding for seven to twelve months. Q: When do the couples send invitations? A: They usually send the invitations about eight weeks before the wedding. Q: When guests come in from out of town, who pays for their hotel? 112
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A: T hey pay for the hotel themselves. However, the groom pays for his groomsmen, and the bride pays for her bridesmaids. Q: W hom does the groom choose as his best man? A: H e usually chooses a brother or best friend. The groom chooses other close friends or male relatives as the groomsmen. Q: W hen do the bride and groom open their gifts? A: T hey open their gifts at home, not at the wedding. Q: H ow do the guests know what the bride and groom need as gifts? A: T he bride and groom usually register for gifts at stores. They list the gift items they want and need for their new home. When the guests go to buy a gift, they check the registry in the store. However, money is the most popular gift. Q: How do I know how much money to give? A: M ost guests spend about $100 on a gift. People who are closer to the bride or groom often spend more. 1 2
linens: sheets, pillowcases, and towels to host: to invite and entertain guests
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