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reception has plenty of quaint charm attached to it. A
live band usually sets the feet tapping and the dance
floor is never empty. The newly-weds enter the venue and
are welcomed by all with a shower of confetti. They cut
the wedding cake and feed each a bite of the first slice.
The cake is distributed among the guests. The Toastmaster
proposes a toast in honour of the newly-weds. The bride
and groom get the evening going with their 'first dance'.
This is usually a waltz. Mid-way through their dance, the
bride's parents join in. The Best Man and Bridesmaid, and
the groom's parents follow them. Soon the guests join the
dancing and spend the rest of the evening in keeping time
with the music. The couple mingles with the guests, dance
some more and say their grace before beginning dinner.
Dinner over, the couple leaves the reception. At this
juncture the bride must throw her posy of flowers behind
her. The girl who catches it will be the first to marry,
according to popular belief. |
