Real English Conversation - 71 : Marriage
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Tom: I can't believe our friend is getting married!
Mary: I know, it feels like just yesterday we were in college together.
Tom: Time really flies, doesn't it?
Mary: Yeah, it does. I'm so happy for him and his fiance though.
Tom: Me too. They make a great couple.
Mary: I wonder who will be the officiant for the ceremony.
Tom: I heard it's going to be a family friend of the couple.
Mary: That's nice. I always appreciate a personal touch in weddings.
Tom: Definitely. And the church they picked is beautiful too.
Mary: It really is. The stained glass windows are so intricate.
Tom: I hope we get a good view of the ceremony from our seats.
Mary: I'm sure we will. We're just a few rows back.
Tom: Do you have any wedding gift ideas?
Mary: I was thinking of getting them a gift card to a nice restaurant.
Tom: That's a good idea. I was thinking of getting them a personalized photo album.
Mary: That would be a really thoughtful gift. They could fill it with photos from their wedding day.
Tom: I think they'll appreciate whatever we get them.
Mary: Definitely. It's the thought that counts.
Tom: It's starting, let's take our seats.
Mary: Okay, let's enjoy the ceremony.
Who are Tom and Mary attending the wedding of?
What does Mary appreciate in weddings?
What gift does Tom suggest for the couple?
What does Tom say about the church they're in?
Where are Tom and Mary sitting during the wedding ceremony?
