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party. The bride and groom and their parents greet the guests who, …
the US, say ‘congratulations’ …the groom and ‘felicitations’ … the 
bride. There are often speeches … the best man, the bride’s father and 
the bridegroom. The bride and the groom together cut a wedding 
cake, … usually has several tiers, each covered … white icing (AmE 
frosting), … figures of a bride and a groom … the top one. ….the newly-
weds leave …their honeymoon, the bride throws her bouquet … the 
air: there is a belief that the woman who catches it will soon be mar-
ried herself. The car the couple leave … has usually been decorated …
their friends … the words ‘just married’ and … old tin cans tied … the 
back.
(D) There are two stories below, one about the marriage, and one about di-
vorce. Start in the middle column, which both stories have in common. Highlight 
all the marital expressions used in the stories.
engagement, we
we
get married.
have a civil marriage in a 
registry office or marry in 
church and have a wed-
ding. We
where to have the recep-
tion and where to go on 
our honeymoon.
For the six months of 
our
seemed blissfully happy, 
so
decided to go ahead and
There were lots of deci-
sions to make: whether 
to
finally decided on the 
latter. After that, it was 
mainly a question (I 
thought) of
trial separation, I
I
get a divorce.
sue on the ground of in-
compatibility or his cru-
elty or his adultery. I
how much alimony he 
should pay and how much 
maintenance for the chil-
dren.

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He had a stag party orga-
nized by his best man 
while I had a hen party 
with some girlfriends.
church,
the bride,
the groom
my bridesmaid.
The vicar (priest)
the service
‘Gwendoline Mary, do 
you take this man, Rich-
ard Percy, in holy matri-
mony, to …?’
gave me away,
‘I’m a married woman.’
The night before,
When we arrived at the
We made a strange trio, I 
must say: me as
Richard as
and my little sister as
had a lot to say and
took ages.
My father
and I cried.
It seemed very strange 
for a few days to say,
But I never regretted it.
I spent hours recalling all 
our anniversaries and 
going through correspon-
dence with my solicitor.
divorce court,
the plaintiff,
the respondent,
the co-respondent.
The judge (magistrate)
the case
‘I hereby dissolve’ — or 
did he say ‘annul’? — this 
marriage … and award a 
decree nisi to …’
‘I’m not a divorcee, but I 
will be in six weeks’ time 
when I get a decree abso-
lute.’