Lesson Introduction: We are having a wedding today at Englishpod! In today's lesson, we will learn some helpful words and phrases commonly used at weddings. So, the next time you are at a wedding, you'll know just what to say, in English!

A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
B: Yeah, well, it’s about time. He’s been living with his parents for forty years!
A: Don’t be mean. Look, here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew.Oh, they look so cute!
B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving.I hope the food’s good at the reception.
A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous.Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?
B: Oh, great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?

married   joined in marriage
it’s about time   finally
bridesmaid  female friends or relatives who helps the bride at a wedding
aisle   a passage between sections of seats
flower girl  a girl at a wedding that throws flower petals down the aisle
ring bearer   a boy at a wedding that holds the wedding rings
reception   party held to celebrate something or to welcome people
groom  a man who is about to be married
bride   female who is about to get married
gorgeous  very beautiful or attractive
groomsman male friend or relative who helps the groom on the wedding day
maid of honor  female fiend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding
best man   male friend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding
ushers  men who help guest find their seats
        promises that the bride and groom make to each other during the wedding ceremony