Tried & True Traditions
What is the traditional colour of a wedding dress in Western cultures?
White
Who did Beyoncé marry in 2008?
Jay-Z
Germany
What is the most popular wedding month in recent years?
October
What is the name of the party traditionally thrown for the bride before the wedding?
Bachelorette Party
What does "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" represent?
Good luck charms for the bride.
Which royal couple got married on April 29, 2011?
What is the name of the intricate body art traditionally worn by brides in India?
Mehndi (Henna)
As of 2024, what is the average cost of a wedding in Canada?
$30,000
What do you call the woman who helps plan the wedding and is the right-hand woman on her wedding day?
Maid of Honour
What is traditionally worn on the head by brides?
A veil.
In the TV show friends, who said Rache's name at the altar?
Ross
What animal is released at Filipino weddings for good luck?
Doves
What flower is traditionally associated with weddings in many cultures?
Roses
What item do nearly 30% of couples admit to losing at least once during their engagement?
The engagement ring! 💍
What is the traditional meaning behind the wedding veil?
Modesty and purity.
What movie features the iconic quote, "You complete me"?
Jerry Maguire
In which country might a bride and groom be "kidnapped" as part of a playful wedding game?
Romania
What is the average length of an engagement?
12-18 months
What item did Queen Victoria popularize that's now a bridal staple at weddings?
The white wedding dress.
What item is traditionally worn for good luck in the bride's shoe?
A penny.
Which couple from the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company get married at Niagara Falls?
Jim & Pam
In which country do brides and grooms traditionally wear crowns during the ceremony?
Greece
What percentage of Canadian couples live together before getting married (as of 2024)?
Over 70%
What risqué item did brides in the 1920s sometimes tuck into their bouquet for good luck on their wedding night?
A flask of booze 🥃 (and they called it "liquid courage")!