Bride
The British Monarch who originally popularized the tradition of wearing white wedding dressed.
Who is Queen Victoria?
While women have worn wedding bands for thousands of years, men in the Western world did not widely begin wearing them until this 20th-century global conflict, using them as a tangible way to remember their wives while overseas.
What is World War 2?
The four "somethings" a bride traditionally needs on her wedding day.
What are something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue?
In traditional Chinese weddings, the bride and groom serve this beverage to their parents as a sign of respect and gratitude.
What is tea?
This iconic 1987 fairy tale movie features a speech that famously begins with: "Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togethah today."
What is The Princess Bride?
In ancient times the bride wore veils primarily for this reason, rather than fashion
What is to ward off evil spirits?
Historically, the bride stands on the left side of the altar so that the groom's right hand would be entirely free to do this.
What is Fight off rival suitors? (or defend the bride)
This flavor is historically considered the traditional, old-school flavor of wedding cakes.
What is almond?
Traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremonies often kick off with the resonant blowing of the pū, which is made from this marine object.
What is a conch shell?
This wedding movie musical features a soundtrack entirely made up of songs by the 1970s pop group ABBA.
In medieval Europe, brides did not carry sweet-smelling floral bouquets; instead, they carried bouquets of these items to ward off both disease and evil forces
What are Herbs and Spices?
Historically known as the "Bride's Knights," these individuals were tasked with walking the bride safely to the church to protect her dowry from thieves.
Who are groomsmen?
Wedding rings are traditionally worn on the fourth finger on the right hand because ancient Romans believed this ran directly from the finger to the heart.
What is the Vena Amoris or Vein of Love?
At traditional Greek weddings, guests perform this smash-hit action to bring good luck and symbolize structural permanence.
What is smashing plates?
In the 2009 movie, Liv and Emma turn from best friends to bitter rivals after a clerical error schedules both of their weddings on the same day at this iconic New York hotel.
What is Bride Wars?
To protect against bad luck, brides in this country are traditionally prohibited from wearing any green clothing or eating green vegetables on their wedding day, as green belongs strictly to the fairies.
What is Scotland?
In ancient Rome, what did the groom traditionally do over the bride's head to symbolize fertility and good luck?
What is breaking a loaf of barley bread?
This jewelry company launched the massively successful 1947 ad campaign "A Diamond is Forever," cementing the diamond ring tradition.
What is De Beers?
In this Celtic tradition, the couples hands are literally tied together with ribbons or cords, inspiring this phrase "tying the knot"
What is handfasting?
In this movie, Julia Roberts' character Maggie Carpenter leaves 3 fiances at the altar before meeting reporter Ike Graham.
What is Runaway Bride?
English folklore says that if you found this in your wedding dress, it was good luck.
What is a spider?
When did the first bachelor parties occur?
What is Sparta or around 5th Century BC?
Archduke Maximilian of Austria started the trend of diamond engagement rings in 1477 when he proposed to this European duchess.
Who is Mary of Burgundy?
In a traditional Hindu wedding, the bride and groom walk around this sacred object seven times to formalize their vows.
What is a sacred fire?
In this 2011 classic, a food poisoning mishap at a Brazilian steakhouse ruins a luxury bridal shop dress-fitting.
What is Bridesmaids?