Engagements
The period of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony. Two people agree to marry when they decide to spend their lives together. The man usually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring and places it on the third finger of her left hand. It is thought that a blood vessel or nerve in that finger goes directly to the heart. Americans generally are engaged for a period of about one year if they are planning a wedding ceremony and party. During this time, friends of the bride may hold a party. Women friends and family members give the bride gifts she will need as a wife. These could include cooking equipment or new clothing. Friends of the groom may have a bachelor party for him.

订婚
订婚是介于求婚和婚礼之间的一段时期。 两个同意结婚的人决定共度一生。 订婚时，男子给女子戴上一枚钻石戒指，戒指通常是戴在女子左手的无名指上， 人们认为，无名指的血管和神经直通心脏。 美国人的结婚典礼通常在订婚大约一年后举行。 在这期间，新娘的朋友会为她举行派对， 女性朋友和家人还会送上礼物， 可能是厨具或新衣服。 而新郎的朋友也会为他举行单身派对。