(someone else's) parents; both parents
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
box of sweets (usu. given as a gift)
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
how many years; how long; what year
to think constantly about; to dwell on
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
visit (from someone); call
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
delicious; tasty; good; nice
(another's) daughter; young lady
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
curiosity; inquisitiveness
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
traditional Japanese wedding ceremony (usu. at a shrine or temple)
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to become excited; to grow lively
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)