Wedding Traditions
Finish the phrase: “something old, something new, something borrowed…”
Something Blue!
In which country do brides traditionally wear red instead of white for good luck?
China!
In 1992, this Whitney Houston hit, originally recorded by Dolly Parton, became one of the biggest love ballads of all time.
"I Will Always Love You"?
In The Princess Bride, the character Wesley famously says this phrase during his wedding to Buttercup, interrupted by a group of villains.
As you wish!
In this literary classic, the character James Gatsby famously says, “I knew it was a great mistake for a man like me to fall in love...” as he reflects on his unattainable dream.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
What is said of the girl who catches the bouquet?
She will be the next to get married!
Ghana! (and a variety of other African countries)
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll sang this swoon-worthy tune in 1961 with the heartfelt lyrics, "Take my hand, take my whole life too."
"Can’t Help Falling in Love"?
In which famous sitcom does one of the main characters say the wrong name at the alter?
Friends!
This classic novel begins with the line, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen!
What side of the aisle do the bride’s family and friends traditionally sit?
Left!
In which country do people smash dishes before the ceremony for good luck?
Germany!
What is the most common song to walk down the isle to?
Canon in D!
What song played as the couple walked down the isle in the recent movie, "Crazy Rich Asians"?
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
In The Fault in Our Stars, this character famously states, “I’m in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void.”
Augustus Waters!
What item are you supposed to save from the wedding for your first anniversary?
The top tier of the wedding cake!
In which country does the couple the couple plant a tree together to symbolize their love?
Mexico
This chart-topping 2014 song by John Legend is a tribute to unconditional love.
"All of Me"
In what movie does the main character magically jump 17 years into and end up marrying her childhood best friend and neighbor?
13 going on 30!
In Wuthering Heights, this character famously says, “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same,” highlighting a profound connection between two lovers.
Catherine Earnshaw!
What is the groom supposed to do as they enter their new home for the first time?
Carry his bride over the threshold!
In a traditional Indian wedding, this colorful powder is applied to the bride and groom as a symbol of blessing and protection.
Turmeric! (or haldi)
What song from the 1960 returned to the most used first dance song in the years 2023-2024?
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
Who does Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings marry when he returns from his quest?
Rosie!
In this play, the line “The course of true love never did run smooth” reflects the obstacles faced by the lovers in the story.
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare!