Wedding Customs
Wedding Traditions
Main Characters
Wedding Day
Before & After
100
This group believed that blue was the color of love, purity and fidelity. Their brides wore blue ribbons.
Who are Hebrews?
100
This group started the tradition of wearing wedding bands in America.
Who are the Germans?
100
Young girl who carries flowers during the procession.
What is the flower girl?
100
Bride's dress
What is a gown?
100
Period prior to the wedding date.
What is an engagement?
200
This group required the tying of a knot at a wedding with two pieces of string or ribbon resulting in the expression "to tie the knot."
Who are the Danish?
200
This group started the tradition of tossing a bouquet of flowers to determine the next maiden to be married.
Who are the French?
200
Main woman attendant of a bride.
Who is the Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor (if married)?
200
Groom's outfit.
What is a tuxedo?
200
Gala affair following the ceremony.
What is a reception?
300
Couples got married under a special canopy (chupa) that was believed to protect them and bring them happiness.
Who are the Jewish?
300
It was the cultural tradition for the groom to pay for the wedding reception and the bride's gown.
Who are the Greek?
300
Young boy who carries the rings during the procession.
Who is the Ring Bearer?
300
Actual ceremony.
What is a wedding?
300
Act of drinking in honor of the couple.
What is a toast?
400
Guests are sugar-coated almonds at the wedding which was believed to promote fertility for the bridal couple.
Who are the Italians?
400
The couple's oldest living relative entered their new home with gifts of bread and salt.
Who are the Yugoslavians?
400
Man who is about to be married.
Who is the Groom or Bridegroom?
400
Solemn promises exchanged by bride and groom.
What are vows?
400
Inherited by both bride and groom.
What are in-laws?
500
It was customary for guests to pay for the opportunity to dance with the bride.
Who are the Swedish?
500
Since they didn't have the opportunity to be married by ministers, the couples jumped the broom.
Who are the African-Americans?
500
Woman who is about to be married.
Who is the Bride?
500
Circular band worn as a promise of love.
What is a ring?
500
Couple's vacation.
What is a honeymoon?
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