| 词汇 | venetian-hour |
| 释义 | Venetian hour noun[ C ] US(alsoVenetian Hour)uk /vəˈniː.ʃən ˌaʊər/ us /vəˈniː.ʃən ˌaʊr/ part of a wedding or other social event during which a large range of cakes and desserts(= sweet dishes) is made available as a buffet(= placed on a long table for guests to serve themselves from): A Venetian hour is usually held following supper and the cutting of the wedding cake. The Venetian Hour or Viennese Hour evolved from Italian and Austrian sweet treat traditions. The Viennese Hour is seen by some people as a more formal affair than the Venetian Hour. Synonym Viennese hour A Venetian hour is an Italian wedding ritual. Venetian hours are common at weddings in the NY area and at Italian weddings. Despite the uncertain origins of the terms, it seems that both the Viennese Hour and the Venetian Hour have become popular staples in modern weddings. Weddings altar always a bridesmaid, never the brideidiom arranged marriage attendant bachelor party diamond anniversary dower dowry elope elopement nuptials officiant plight pop the questionidiom postnuptial wedding bells wedding breakfast wedding dress wedding gown wedding night You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Puddings, desserts & ices Meals & parts of meals Cakes |
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