1 You will hear part of a radio talk about how to organise a wedding. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences. се for the wedding Wedding advice One year ahead, choose the (1) and select the best man and bridesmaids .... and Decide on locations for the wedding (2)... reception, and make the bookings. .... and send out the invitations. Make a (3) .... Six months ahead, choose the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses ..... according to the time of year. 3 and select the (4) for the reception, according to Choose the (5) your budget. Organise accommodation for guests and finalise arrangements for the (6) .... Three months ahead, you may need to check that your (7) is valid At this stage, you should also organise the (8) .... Think about the (9) (e.g. by the bridegroom and possibly by the bride). Finally, remember that the day should be a (10) .... one! 2 Discuss these questions. 1 How much of the advice given above would apply to weddings in your country? 2 Is it better to spend a lot on a big wedding ceremony or save the money for the future? 3 Why do some people want to have a big expensive ceremony? 4 Tell a partner about the last wedding you went to. Who was there? What was it like? 5 What other celebrations are important for families? Describe the last one your family had.​