1． As the big day approaches, bridal showers and bachelor’s parties provide many useful gifts. 当大喜的日子临近时，双方的好友在婚前聚会上会送许多实用的礼物。
     1） bridal showers: 新娘在结婚前招待女友的聚会
     2） bachelor’s parties: 新郎在结婚前招待男友的聚会

2． Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor. 几位亲密的朋友参与婚礼作为陪伴，包括伴郎和伴娘。

3． wedding reception: 结婚喜宴（宾客均无座，可以来回走动）

4．…the newlyweds run to their “decorated” car and speed off. …新郎新娘就跑向他们“装饰好的”轿车，迅速驶去。