Wedding
Katy: Oh man - it’s only two weeks till you get married. Are you excited?
Rebecca: Yeah, I am excited; I’m a little stressed out too. There is still a whole lot to do.
Katy: Well what do you need to do? Could I help you with anything?
Rebecca: Oh it’s a mission. I still have to do the seating plan. That’s a hassle be cause you have to try and please everyone by seating them with people that they like.
Katy: Oh, so that’s kind of a job that you and your family have to do eh? Do you need help with anything else though? How about the little things? Have you done all the table settings? I could help with that.
Rebecca: That would be great! Yeah, all the place cards need to be done. The bridesmaids are all organised, and so are the groomsmen, so that’s good. I’m a little worried about my dress because I have lost some weight, so I have to go and get it refitted.
Katy: Losing weight is never a bad thing! Don’t worry. You will look fantastic.
Rebecca: I hope that I do. There is so much to think about, dress, hair, makeup…
Katy: Just chill out and enjoy it. It’s your day remember. Just don’t get stressed, because you will miss it all.
Rebecca: Yes I know. I’m very excited! I can’t wait to be a wife. The honeymoon should be really good too. I can’t wait for that. We are going to Fiji.
Katy: You will be a great wife. Your husband will be blown away by how great you are.
Rebecca: Thanks Katy, that really makes me feel a whole lot better. I know it will be a great day, and it’s only two weeks away!
Glossary
Stressed out: when someone is under a lot of stress and pressure.
A whole lot to do: When you have many tasks to do.
A mission: When a task is very big and/or difficult.
Seating plan: Weddings in New Zealand usually have seating plans. This is where all the guests will sit during the reception.
Please everyone: Make sure that everyone is happy
The little things: All the small things that go into making something happen.
Table settings: The way that the table is laid out, with the table cloth, place cards and the centrepiece on the tables.
Place cards: Cards with people’s names on them, placed on the tables, so that people know where to sit.
Worried: When someone is concerned about something.
Have lost some weight: When somebody loses weight they become slimmer/thinner.
Refitted: This is when the dress is tried on and all the adjustments are made. It is either taken in or let out. The hem of the dress is often taken up so that it works with the shoes that person who is wearing the dress plans to wear.
Relax: Chill out, enjoy your time, don’t do too much.
I can’t wait: This is a common saying used to describe when someone is very excited about something.
Blown away: This is used when someone is really amazed by something. |
