Cultural Weddings
Rings
Weird Traditions
Important Dates
Wedding Vocabulary
100
In this culture's wedding ceremony the bride and groom break a glass that symbolises sadness for the destruction of the temple.
What is Jewish culture?
100
The rings being circular symbolises this.
What is eternal love?
100
In Germany guests bring these to smash and scare away evil spirits.
What are dishes?
100
March 23 1990
What is Benjamin's birthday?
100
The bride, groom, both their parents, and the male and female attendants.
What is the wedding party?
200
In Middle Eastern culture the bride and groom write a document that states what they will contribute.
What is a marriage contract?
200
In Indian culture they hold this ring exchanging party.
What is a misri?
200
Originally made of such strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits.
What are bridal bouquets?
200
August 16 2014
What is the Wedding Date
200
The walk the wedding party takes up the aisle before the ceremony.
What is the Processional?
300
The Koumparo is the best man in this culture's weddings.
What is Greek culture?
300
This ring is given to the future bride as a promise of marriage.
What is an engagement ring?
300
When a Groom used to steal his Bride from her tribe, he was forced to carry her kicking and screaming. This act of thievery has evolved into a more romantic gesture, welcoming the Bride into her new home.
What is carrying her over the threshold?
300
April 22 1990
What is Alana's Birthdate?
300
Also known as members of the wedding party. They're friends and family members that you've asked to play a special role whether as best man, usher, or groomsman.
What are the attendants?
400
In Greek wedding ceremonies the bride and groom wear these that symbolise the beginning of their life together.
What are crowns or Stefana?
400
The ring is worn on the third finger on the left hand because the Ancient Greeks believed this connected it to the heart.
What is the vein of love?
400
In ancient times, it was believed that a Bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. This tradition was started from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her (and her dress!) during her reception...
What is the bouquet toss?
400
December 28 2012
What is when they became a couple?
400
The main male attendant and your witness to the marriage. He's responsible for handling some of the arrangements and supplying reassurance.
What is the Best Man?
500
In this culture the bride ties bags of pebbles to her ankles.
What is Zulu culture?
500
The tradition of giving rings has been traced as far back as this ancient culture.
What is Ancient Egyptian?
500
In Ireland when the bride and groom are dancing the bride’s feet have to stay on the floor. The Irish believe that if they don’t, these will come and sweep her away.
What are fairies?
500
December 28 2013
What is their engagement
500
These are sentiments given to each other by the bride and groom as expressions of love and devotion.
What are vows?
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