Wedding Vocabulary
What does it mean to tie the knot?
To get married
What do guests traditionally throw at the bride and the groom after the ceremony?
Rice or confetti
What is the traditional gift for a first year anniversary?
Paper
In what month do people traditionally avoid getting married because it's considered unlucky?
May
OMENOHYON
Honeymoon
Which phrasal verb means to cancel a wedding or event?
To call of
The wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger because it was once thought to lead directly to which major organ?
Heart
What is the traditional purpose of a wedding cake?
To symbolize fertility and good fortune
What does it mean if it rains on your wedding day?
Good luck
OREOVPPS
Propose
What is the term for asking someone to marry you?
To propose or pop the question
This place in the United States is known as the marriage capital of the world, and holds more weddings than anywhere else?
Las-Vegas
In Indian weddings, what colour is traditionally worn by the bride?
Red
What should a bride hide in her shoe for good luck?
A coin
OQTEUBU
Bouquet
What does settle down mean in the context of marriage?
To start a stable and quiet life with someone
What is the most popular day of the week to get married?
Saturday
In which country do couples jump over a broomstick during the wedding ceremony?
Scotland or African-American traditions
Why is considered bad luck to wear pearls on the wedding day?
They symbolize tears
INYVANRESAR
Anniversary
Which phrasal verb means to stop a romantic relationship or engagement?
To break off
In what country did the tradition of giving engagement rings originate?
Ancient Rome
In Chinese weddings, what fruit is often used as a symbol of hapiness and fertility?
Oranges
What is the superstition about spiders on wedding dresses?
They bring good luck
TENAIERGEMN
Engagement