American Weddings Are All About Family

American weddings are a family event from the time the bride and groom decide to marry, until the end of the wedding day. The newly engaged couple will rush to tell their families the good news. Traditionally a party will be thrown to announce the exciting news to all their friends and family. This party is most often given by the bride and her family. The engagement party is a fun time for the bride’s family and the groom’s family to get acquainted.

Planning Responsibilities

Since the bride’s family is usually responsible for most of the expenses they are also given the responsibility for most of the decisions. Often the bride and her mother will do the planning but will ask the grooms family for their input in some of the decision making. American weddings are traditionally held in beautiful churches or synagogues which will offer a lovely setting for the wedding. Most churches are very helpful in planning weddings by furnishing the minister, organ and even an organ or piano player for the wedding.

American Weddings are Ceremonial

The ceremony is the first part of the American Wedding. This is a romantic observance of commitment to love each other forever and ever. The wedding ceremony is witnessed by friends and family. The couple will vow to love and respect each other for the rest of their lives. The setting is breathtaking and the entire wedding party is decked out in the finest attire. The ceremony concludes with a legally binding agreement to be joined together in marriage until separated by death or divorce. American weddings are romantic ceremonies and legal procedures at once.

American Weddings are Parties

After the ceremony the party begins. The bride and groom meet with their friends and family at a reception. These parties usually take months and sometimes even more than a year to plan. This party is a fun time to eat, drink and be merry with old and new friends, family and associates. The focus of the entire event is centered on the newly married couple. Guests have a chance to express their blessings and give gifts to the bride and groom. American weddings are exciting celebrations of love that are enjoyed by all.