Wedding Day
It's finally the wedding day. Rahul gets dressed with his groomsmen while everyone rushes to make sure everything is ready.
Key words and phrases
Useful sentences
- Ask Are you ready, son? The baraat is about to leave.
- Answer Almost ready, just putting on my sherwani.
- Ask How are you feeling right now?
- Answer A little nervous, but mostly just excited.
- Ask Is the makeup artist done with the bride?
- Answer Yes, she just finished a few minutes ago.
- Ask Where should the photographer stand for the entrance?
- Answer Right near the main gate would be best.
- Ask Are we running late for the ceremony?
- Answer Just a few minutes, don't worry.
- Ask Has the mandap been decorated already?
- Answer Yes, it looks absolutely beautiful with flowers.
- Ask Has the priest arrived at the venue?
- Answer Yes, he's already setting up for the rituals.
- Ask How many guests have arrived so far?
- Answer Almost all of them, the hall is nearly full.
- Ask Will the couple exchange garlands before the vows?
- Answer Yes, that happens as soon as the bride arrives.
- Ask Why does Vikram look so emotional right now?
- Answer He's just happy and proud to see his son get married.
Dialogue
VikramRahul, are you ready? Everyone is waiting for the baraat.
RahulAlmost, Papa. Just adjusting my sherwani.
VikramYou look wonderful, son. How are you feeling?
RahulA bit nervous, but I'm really happy today.
VikramThat's normal. Come on, the baraat is leaving now.
RahulLet's go. I can't wait to see Priya.
VikramWait, take your blessings from your grandmother first.
RahulOf course, Papa. I wouldn't leave without that.
VikramGood. The priest and the mandap are all ready at the venue.
RahulThen let's not keep everyone waiting any longer.
Common mistakes
- Saying "I am marrying today" instead of "I am getting married today" (use "get married," not "marry" alone, for one's own wedding).
- Saying "Bridegroom is coming" repeatedly for the man — the simpler, more common word is just "groom."
- Saying "We are late-running" instead of "We are running late" (the correct word order is "running late").
- Saying "Take blessings" without "from" as in "Take blessings your grandmother" instead of "Take blessings from your grandmother."
- Saying "The mandap is ready-done" instead of "The mandap is ready" or "The mandap has been decorated" (avoid stacking "ready" and "done" together).
- Saying "He is much emotional" instead of "He is very emotional" (use "very," not "much," before an adjective like "emotional").
Quick quiz
1. What do you call the man getting married?
2. Complete: "The ___ was running a little late."
3. What phrase means to be behind schedule?
4. What is the decorated canopy called where the wedding rituals take place?
5. What do you call the promises a couple makes to each other during marriage?
6. Which sentence is correct?
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