Wedding
A wedding is a civil or religious ceremony at which the beginning of a marriage is celebrated.
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Ceremony - Marriage
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In most societies, a number of wedding traditions or customs have emerged around the wedding ceremony, many of which have lost their original symbolic meaning in the modern world. Other wedding traditions are relatively recent. Some elements of the Western wedding ceremony symbolize the bride's departure from her father's control and entry into a new family with her husband. In modern Western weddings, this symbolism is largely vestigial, since husband and wife are of equal power and status. Recently in some cultures, same-sex weddings have begun to be celebrated.
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Wedding traditions - Same-sex
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The Western custom of the bride wearing a white wedding dress came to symbolize purity in the Victorian era (despite popular misconception and the hackneyed jokes of situation comedies the white dress did not actually indicate virginity, which was symbolized by a face veil). Within the "white wedding" tradition, a white dress and veil would not have been considered appropriate in the second or third wedding of a widow or divorcee. The specific conventions of Western weddings largely from a Protestant and Catholic viewpoint, are discussed at "White wedding."
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Wedding dress - Victorian era - Situation comedies - Virginity - Veil - White wedding
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Weddings in modern China combine both traditional elements and elements influenced by the West. The actual civil ceremony consists of registering the marriage with the local registrar and is brief and done without much ceremony. The wedding reception, however, is elaborate and complex, and the one prominent element of modern Chinese weddings is the Chinese wedding album.
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China - Wedding reception - Chinese wedding album
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A wedding is often followed or accompanied by a wedding reception, at which an elaborate wedding cake is served. Western traditions include toasting the bride and groom, the newlyweds having the first dance, and cutting the cake. The bride throws her bouquet to the assembled group of all unmarried women in attendance, and the woman who catches it is supposedly going to be the next to wed. A fairly recent egalitarian equivalent has the groom throwing the bride's garter to the assembled unmarried men; the man who catches it is supposedly the next to wed.
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Wedding reception - Wedding cake - Toast - Bride - Groom - Newlywed - Bouquet - Garter
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Motor City Needs A Good Ol' Fashion Shotgun Wedding
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and no one in Detroit is more desperate than General Motors -- which explains why the General is lookin' to marry cross-town rival Chrysler. They've been courting for about a month now, and it's time to break out the shotgun and get everyone to the altar. The economic implosion has the Big Three sucking fumes, and a merger may be the only way to keep GM and Chrysler from going under and taking a big part of the economy with them. GM is expected to announce billions in losses on Friday. Chrysler is privately held by Cerberus Equity Management and so does not disclose its finances, but they can't be any prettier. The two companies may be living on borrowed time, and the Center for Automotive Research on Wednesday warned (.pdf), "the likelihood of one or two of the Detroit Three auto manufacturer ceasing operations is very real." GM and Chrysler are an ugly couple, but they're made for each other. It's in our interest that they get hitched. GM's looking to Washington for as much as $15 billion for the dowry, but Uncle Sam hasn't been willing to pony up. He should. If he doesn't, we'll all end up paying.Domestic auto sales fell to a 25-year low last month. GM led the way with a decline of 45.1 percent, followed by 34.9 percent for Chrysler. Ford saw sales decline 30.2 percent and of the Big Three is generally considered to be in the best shape -- though that's a relative term. The domestic auto industry has all but collapsed and CAR predicts (.pdf) a failure by one or more of the Big Three "is probable within the next 12 months." There's much more at stake here than cool cars like the Chevrolet Volt or Dodge EV. A 50-percent reduction in domestic production would pull 2.5 million jobs and $125 billion from the economy in the first year as the slowdown rippled through the industry supply chain. Pull the plug entirely and the losses grow to 3 million jobs and $150 billion. The Bush Administration has made $25 billion in loans available to help Detroit retool to meet tightening fuel economy rules, and the automakers' CEOs were to meet with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday afternoon to beg for more money. The Bush Administration so far hasn't been interested in bailing out Detroit or giving GM a hand with its merger. It ought to be. The merger essentially comes down to cash, as The Economist succinctly notes. GM would get the $11 billion in Chrysler's piggy bank. Add that to the $21 billion in cash and $5 billion in credit GM has and the General figures it'll have enough money to carry it through the end of next year. Cerberus, on the other hand, would get the 49 percent of GMAC (GM's lending arm) that it doesn't already own. The idea there, The Economist and others presume, is GMAC will get a piece of the $700 billion federal banking bailout, something that Cerberus probably finds more valuable than anything Chrysler can offer. Holy matrimony in Motor City would change the face of the auto industry. A combined GM/Chrysler would control more than a third of the domestic market. It almost certainly would result in job loses as the companies consolidated operations. But it could create a leaner, more-efficient domestic auto industry. Desperate times call for desperate measures. A GM-Chrysler marriage may be ugly, but it's more attractive than the alternative. Photo by Flickr user Mr. Wright.
SPACIOUS GARDEN APT. AVAILABLE NOW and for Future Booking $90 1bd
Vacationers, Visiting Parents, Wedding Guests, Business People on Temporary Assignment or Those Relocating- a spacious ground floor space [800 sq.ft. with 12 foot ceilings] highlighted by modern art, a bedroom with queen size sofa bed, separate office area, bathroom with shower, and utility kitchen equipped with coffeemaker, small refrigerator, microwave and hot plate, and a skyline-view garden for relaxing and contemplating is ready to welcome you. It is available from NOVEMBER 3RD THE RATE IS $90.00 PER NIGHT, or $500.00 PER WEEK with $40.00 cleaning fee, all inclusive. Holiday periods are higher The luxurious space is only suitable for one or two people [sharing the sofa bed]. No pets can be accommodated and smoking is not permitted. Included are linens, robes, cable tv, wireless internet, local phone service and utilities The neighborhood is quiet and safe. Entrances to Highway 101 or 280 are less than a five minute drive, making the Wine Country, the Beach or any of the Bay Area attractions or business destinations easily reachable. Union Square is a 10 minute drive, or 25 minute walk. Street Parking is always available and no permits are required. The apartment is on the ground floor of the home of an art consultant and attorney in the Potrero Hill District. A West Highland Terrier is in residence, but is restricted to the ownerÂ’s quarters. The ownerÂ’s have been San Francisco residents for 25 years and they can make suggestions for enhancing your stay. They are totally respectful of privacy of their renters, and are seeking responsible mature in attitude people. Sleep Well! Awake Refreshed! To reserve the space or for the fastest response to any questions, please call cell - 415.601.6755. You may also email at gaeshulman@comcast.net or call 415.437.6755
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Weekly Rate,Home Living Situation Short Term Preferred (inner sunset / (inner sunset / UCSF) $500
If you are looking for a non hotel experience in the Bay Area, for business, vacation, or for visitors, or If you, your relatives, or friends who want to wake up surrounded by modern art and quiet; crave convenience and a sense of neighborhood; and want a more personalized stay in San Francisco, this will delight you. These flats are ideal for those on temporary assignment, contract professionals, parents visiting children, wedding guests and relocating executives. Good for tourists, visiting students, doc or post doc, rotation, or visiting UCSF med professionals and students for their studying, training, short meeting, and sightseeing. It is Located at 9th & Lawton in Inner Sunset / UCSF Irving neighborhood. Bus stop on the corner (N-Judah, Muni lines 6, 66, 43, 44 take you to every corner of the city). Walk to UCSF, GG Park, De Young Museum, shops, restaurants and cafes--great . There is an abundance of street parking and no permits are necessary, Indoor parking is excluded in the price. Utilities are included. Totally renovated flats with fine classic furniture with attractive, cheerful room with its own private full bath. Each master bedroom has been newly furnished, new queen sized bed, carpet, linens, etc. Each room looks out over deck and backyard. Each master bedroom has a bed, closet, dresser, own HDTV, large window, and wireless internet. Each flat has the community area which includes again a big screen TV in one living room, fire place in another living room, Stereo music piped in to each corner of the two livings and dining room, Washer and Dryer, breakfast room, formal dining room, and a Piano. Kitchen with a central Island is equipped with coffee maker, refrigerator, one professional burner, and microwave. A beautiful garden with a San Francisco park like setting is available for reading and relaxing, and laundry and kitchen privileges are inside of the flat for your usage. These flats are on the second and third level of a duplex. The owners have been San Francisco residents for 30 years and can make suggestions for enhancing your stay. They are totally respectful of the privacy of their renters, and are seeking responsible mature in attitude people. No smoking is permitted and pets cannot be accommodated. As we said, "bring your clothes and a notebook then you are all set." Each room is a master suite and is suitable only for 1 no more than 2 people, and children must be over 12 years of age. Day to day ($75 per day including cleaning fee), 500 weekly rate, Month-to-month (mini 1500.00 per month), short or long term are all welcome. ALL INCLUSIVE WITH A $30.00 cleaning fee, which shall be deducted away from security deposit at the time of check out (Except the daily rate)-[Holiday Weeks can be $700.00]. Please call 415 671-9018 ask for Alex, or 415 685-9294 ask for David. To book or for the quickest response to questions, write to either one of these e-mails, alexleigh@gmail.com or davidleigh2004@yahoo.com, with the dates and length of stay of your contemplated visit or with any questions.
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