Having been together for two and a half years, the pair had their civil wedding with family and close friends on Wednesday, July 27 and the official church ceremony and celebration on Friday, July 29.

经过两年半的相处，这对恋人已经于7月27日星期三在亲朋好友的祝福下举行了民间婚礼，并且在7月29日举行了官方教会仪式和庆祝活动。

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The groom wears a formal suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor.

新郎则穿着正式的西装或燕尾晚礼服，几位熟朋友参加婚礼并协助帮忙，包括了伴郎和伴娘。

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But when you think about it, having Obama help draw the Oscars ceremony to a close was a fitting way to end this politically saturated awards season.

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Not only would it show the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, but it will be the focus for a celebration marking the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday 24 August and be a permanent feature in the city.

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The London Olympics were brought to a close on Sunday night with a spectacular musical ceremony, featuring some of the biggest names of British pop, including the Spice Girls, George Michael and Elbow.

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