ĐẶC ĐIỂM CỦA ĐÁM CƯỚI Ở HOA KỲ

Trước đêm đám cưới, cô dâu và chủ rể tổ chức tiệc độc thân. Tức là cô dâu và các phụ dâu sẽ tổ
chức một bữa tiệc linh đình tại resort, khách sạn, khu giải trí… để kỷ niệm ngày độc thân cuối
cùng trước khi bước vào cuộc sống vợ chồng. Cũng tương tự như thế, chú rể và các phụ rể sẽ đi
đến một nơi khác để tổ chức tiệc độc thân. Và trước ngày cưới, các phụ dâu, phụ rể có thể may đồ
đồng phục (tại nhiều đám cưới, phần chi phí này sẽ được chia đều cho mỗi phụ dâu, phụ rể); đồng
thời, chuẩn bị một số tiết mục văn nghệ để biểu diễn trong ngày hôn lễ. Đối với những cặp vợ
chồng theo đạo Công giáo, hôn lễ sẽ được tổ chức trang trọng tại nhà thờ và ba của cô dâu là
người dẫn cô dâu lên thánh đường
Tiệc đám cưới được chiêu đãi tại nhà hàng, khách sạn thậm chí tại nhà riêng của cô dâu, chú rể.
Buổi tiệc sẽ được tổ chức rất thân mật, gần gũi, trẻ trung và sôi động bao gồm các màn biểu diễn
âm nhạc, nhảy múa.
Khác với văn hoá của người châu Á, người Mỹ ít khi mừng tiền khi dự đám cưới trừ khi là họ
hàng, người thân trong gia đình. Thông thường, người Mỹ tặng quà như đồ gia dụng, đồ dùng cá
nhân cho cô dâu chú rể. Để tránh bị trùng quà tặng, bạn nên xác nhận món quà với cô dâu/chú rể
trước khi tặng. Thậm chí, cô dâu/chú rể sẽ chỉ định sẵn một số cửa hàng để khách, bạn bè có thể
mua quà tặng họ. Cô dâu/chú rể sẽ đưa ra danh sách những món quà họ thích tại một số cửa hàng
được họ gợi ý và bạn có thể thể chọn một trong những món quà này. Nếu trường hợp bạn tự mua
quà, bạn nên giữ lại biên lai bởi nếu cô dâu/chú rể không thích, họ có thể đổi lấy món quà khác.
Trong đám cưới, các cô phù dâu hoặc phù rể sẽ rắc những hạt gạo hoặc ngũ cốc lên sàn nhà để
mang lại sự may mắn, sinh sôi nảy nở cho cô dâu, chú rể. Trước khi kết thúc lễ cưới, cô dâu sẽ
tung ra đằng sau mình bó hoa cưới. Những phụ nữ còn độc thân sẽ có cơ hội nhận được bó hoa
này. Và người ta cho rằng, người nhận được bó hoa này sẽ là cô dâu tiếp theo. Tương tự chú rể sẽ
lột một chiếc bít tất của cô dâu và chàng trai độc thân nào bắt được sẽ được coi là chú rể tiếp theo.
Sau đám cưới, cặp vợ chồng mới cưới sẽ đi nghỉ tuần trăng mật
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The Church Ceremony (buổi lễ tại nhà thờ)

When it comes to American church ceremonies, there can be a lot

of creativity when choosing a location. Recently, most American

wedding church ceremonies tend to happen outside of the church.

Many couples are moving over their space to more outside venues

and even their homes. Some younger generations are also

choosing to forgo the church ceremony and head straight to the

wedding itself. 

The Proposal(lễ đính hôn) 

Wedding proposals are a big part of American wedding traditions.

Unlike other cultures where both family members might be present

for the proposal, American wedding traditions most likely proposes

wherever!

Whether it’s vacationing in another country, or in a corner gas

station, most American couples tend to propose in places of

significance. 

In some cases, family might even be taken entirely off guard by an

engagement! Although it is proper to ask for the blessing of your

partner’s wedding, at American weddings, it is not mandatory.  

The Getaway Vehicle

After the proper ceremonies are done, the newlyweds don’t directly

just go to their beautiful wedding venue  in an average car. This

getaway vehicle is a very American tradition in which a car is

decorated to represent the newlyweds’ new chapter in life.

This means sticking on food cans as they drive out to their next

destination. As the wave bye to their guests, they would simply see

them a few hours later at the reception

The Wedding Party(Tiệc cưới)

Regardless of their culture or faith, many couples have bridesmaids and
groomsmen at their wedding. "A vast majority of wedding ceremonies today have a
bridal party," says Blum. "They can be seen during the processional, standing on the
sides of the couple during the ceremony, and at a reception." They are also
instrumental in planning wedding-related events such as bachelor and bachelorette
parties.

Today, couples get to chose who they want to be part of their wedding party. If they
want their first cousin or their best friend to stand beside them while they say their
vows, that's their choice. But that's not how it's always been. "The concept of a
bridesmaid originated out of 10 total witnesses required by law in the time of Ancient
Romans," reveals Blum. "These witnesses were not necessarily related to or even
associated with the bride. Women would stand next to the bride, all dressed similarly
and in the same color to confuse evil spirits and not attack the happy couple."

The Bestman and The Bridesmaid 

In American weddings, the bridesmaids and the groom are typically

the brother and sister and best friends of the bride and groom. The

groom will pick the best man at their wedding to signify the close

bond they have. On the other hand, the bride will select a

bridesmaid for that honor too. 

During the reception, it’s very common to have the best man and

the bridesmaid to give a speech about the bride and groom. They

share stories, experiences, and funny moments that the bride and

groom might not even know! It’s both a moment of laughter and a

sharing of personal experiences.

When planning out an American wedding, it’s mostly the final

decision of the bride and groom of how they want their special day

to look like. 

White Wedding Dress(váy cưới màu trắng)

Long before they meet the love of their lives many girls dream of their wedding dress,
and it's usually white. The white wedding dress or gown, after all, is still one of the
most practiced American traditions, says Blum. "It's worn amongst almost every
American bride during the wedding ceremony and or the reception."

The tradition actually comes from across the pond in England. Queen Victoria had
a fancy, very public wedding in the mid-1800s where she wore a white dress made of
British silk and lace (It had a satin train that was so long, 12 attendants were needed
to help get her down the aisle!) The gown captured the public's imagination, and
brides ever since then have also been wearing white. In modern times, women have
put their own spin on their ensembles by wearing off-white or adding a colorful
accent or accessory.

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The Wedding Processional(...)
Most American weddings include a wedding processional, where the wedding
party walks down the aisle at the beginning of the wedding ceremony. The order is
generally the same: The officiant walks first followed by the wedding party and the
flower girls and ring bearers. The couple and their parents are last. In more
traditional ceremonies, the bride's father walks her down the aisle, while in modern
ceremonies, both parents do the honors. This was another tradition started in
England during a royal wedding, this time Queen Victoria's oldest child.

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The American Wedding Vows(lời nguyện

thề) 
In retrospect, American weddings usually have a list of their vows

that they tell their partner during the ceremony. These vows are

written directly from the heart of the bride and groom or can follow

a religious wedding vow script .

Some vows talk about personal feelings like when the couple first

saw each other, what they first thought of one another, and share

secrets only the other person knows. It’s a time for laughter for

everyone. 

The First Reveal(tiết lộ đầu tiên?)

The first moment the bride and groom lay eyes on each other is an
essential tradition within American weddings. This may include
meeting in a private area 1 on 1 to take a private photo shoot.

It’s not surprising to see the groom’s shock of happiness as he

sees his future bride all dressed up in her wedding gown. It’s an

emotional moment for both the newlyweds that will last for a

lifetime. 
The First Dance(điệu nhảy đầu tiên)
At many weddings, the first dance is one of the most anticipated events. The
newlyweds make their way to the dance floor and make their debut as a married
couple. While some people do a romantic slow dance others dazzle the crowd with a
choreographed routine to upbeat music. This tradition is taken from Europe. During
the 1700s, noblemen would throw a lavish ball, and the guest of honor—the person
with the highest rank or social standing—would kick off the party with the first dance.
Now it's the newlyweds that get that honor.

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The Wedding Cake(bánh cưới)
At many wedding receptions, the wedding cake is the centerpiece of the evening,
claims Blum. Not only is it beautifully displayed at the reception, cutting it is one of
the wedding festivities. "Wedding cakes are such an important aspect of one's
wedding celebration, with the tradition of two people feeding each other a bite,
sometimes resulting in smushed cake on the other's face," she adds. Many couples
today still have a traditional wedding cake, or they create one out of cupcakes or
macarons.

This tradition dates back to ancient Rome where guests would crumble a small barley
cake or a wheat scone over the bride's head to symbolize fertility and good fortune. In
medieval times, merrymakers practiced another version of the tradition. "There
would be a large stack of cookies and scones created that the couple would have to
kiss over. If they succeeded without the tower falling, they would have good luck."

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Throwing Rice for the Newlyweds(ném gạo cho
cặp vợ chồng mới cưới)
It's a tradition in American weddings to give the newlyweds a grand and festive
exit. Historically, guests used to throw rice at the couple as they got into their car
(decorated with newly married signs) to leave. Guests don't generally throw rice
anymore—it's much too messy and it can be dangerous—but they blow bubbles, wave
sparklers, toss dried lavender, or ring bells to send off the married couple and wish
them good luck and happiness.

This wedding tradition also comes from ancient Rome, says Blum. "Wheat was
thrown, which represented fertility." In later times people threw rice to keep away
evil spirits and symbolize prosperity.
. The American Wedding Speeches

As the reception is underway, speeches are usually given to honor

and commemorate the bride and groom’s new chapter in life. This

is often when the maid of honor and the best man make a toast

after their speech to wish the couple good luck in the future.It’s a

time full of laughter and embarrassment as the couple’s family and

friends share intimate stories. Get your glasses raised since this

moment is a particular time to show the bond between family and

friends. 

The American Wedding Reception

Most American weddings provide their guests with a great

reception by hiring a DJ or a live band. You can probably jam out to

the best tunes that both the newlyweds love to dance to and

celebrate.

Americans love to dance out to all kinds of music, so don’t be

surprised to hear a mixture of pop and hip hop during the reception.

This is also an excellent time for the families of the bride and

groom to get to know each other more as they celebrate their new

bond. 
During the reception, both the bride and groom will thank their

guests for coming to their wedding and connect with them on a

personal level. This might be the first time the newlyweds meet the

other’s distant family members, such as their cousins.

It is also very common that family members will give their wedding
gift to the couple during this time. In other words, the bride and
groom are always running around