- The bride and groom arrive at the church or registry office in a horse-drawn carriage.
- The bride wears a white wedding dress, and the groom wears a black tuxedo.
- The bride's bouquet is made of white roses, and the groom's boutonniere is made of a single white rose.
- The bride and groom exchange vows and rings, and then the priest or registrar pronounces them husband and wife.
- After the ceremony, the guests celebrate with a wedding reception, which usually includes a meal, dancing, and music.
- The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together, and then they feed each other a piece of cake.
- The bride throws her bouquet over her shoulder, and the single woman who catches it is said to be the next to get married.
- The groom removes the bride's garter and throws it over his shoulder, and the single man who catches it is said to be the next to get married.
- The bride and groom leave the reception in a car decorated with flowers and ribbons, and they drive off to their honeymoon.