Wedding Superstitions
The tradition of 4 somethings, the first representing the bride's past, the second the couple's happy future, the third to receive good fortune from another happy couple, and the last representing fidelity and love
What is Something Old, New, Borrowed and Something Blue
In this country a simple or adorned ribbon is placed around the neck of the bride and groom as they say their vows to symbolically join them in a "Lace Unity" or Lazo
What is Mexico?
Influenced by flappers many brides wore fashionable beaded dresses during this time
What is 1920s?
This person made this popular wedding song in the 1950s
"Love me tender
Love me sweet
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so"
Who is Elvis Presley?
Finish these traditional vows
"I, John, take thee, Jane, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for....
What is for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish?
A Roman tradition to disguise the bride from evil spirits who were jealous of her happiness this item is commonly worn
What is a veil?
The traditional layered wedding cake originated here with another cake called croquembouche which is a pyramid of crème-filled pastry puffs covered in a caramel glaze
What is France?
Bridal fashion during this era was dramatic, exaggerated, voluminous gowns, puffy sleeves and long veils during this era
What is 1980s?
Who sung this 1960s classic which was a common wedding song
"L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can"
Who is Nat King Cole?
In traditional weddings this person says the vows first
Who is the groom?
As a way to prevent evil spirits from entering the home this is done by the groom for the bride
What is carrying the bride over the threshold?
1,001 gold origami cranes are folded to bring good luck, good fortune, longevity, fidelity and peace
What is Japan?
Due to WWII brides during this time often made their own dresses by hand or used a hand-me-down dress
What is 1940s?
Who sung this disco age classic
"Like a fool I went and stayed too long
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours"
Who is Stevie Wonder?
What culture has these wedding vows
"Haray at mekudeshet lee beh-taba'at zo keh-dat Moshe veh-Yisrael" meaning "Behold, you are consecrated to me this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel."
Who are the Jewish?
This is done for good luck and the amounts of pieces represents how many years the couple will be happily married
What is breaking glass?
Parents of both the bride and groom take fire from their own hearts to light the newlyweds hearth
What is South Africa?
Men marrying during this time either wore Edwardian fashion with formal tailcoats or a tuxedo
What is 1910s?
Who sung this Mexican swing song which became a popular wedding song in the 1950's
"Para bailar La Bamba
Para bailar La Bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia
Pa' mí, pa' ti, ay arriba, ay arriba
Y arriba, y arriba
Por ti seré, por ti seré, por ti seré"
Who is Ritchie Valens?
Which religion uses the following vows
"Let us take the first step to provide for our household a nourishing and pure diet, avoiding those foods injurious to healthy living."
What is Hinduism?
A Southern tradition done on the wedding site a month in advance to prevent rain is dug up after the ceremony for the newlyweds to enjoy
What is burying the Bourbon?
Friends and family take wither the bride or groom or both the day before the wedding and force them to drink alcohol and then cover them in treacle (molasses), ash feathers, and flour in an effort to avoid evil spirits and bring good luck
What is Scotland?
Wedding dresses often featured high necklines, full sleeves, and several layers of fabric in this time period
What is 1910s?
This group sung this upbeat 1950s song
"You know you make me wanna (Shout!)
Kick my heels up and (Shout!)
Throw my hands up and (Shout!)
Throw my head back and (Shout!)
Come on now (Shout!)"
Who are the Isley Brothers?
This religion does not traditionally include vows but instead has a Nikah ceremony in which there are only a few components:
"Al-Ijab wal-Qubul (offer and acceptance) only, where the Wali (woman's guardian in marriage) offers the bride to the groom, who then accepts.
Announcement of the Nikah
Sermon
Mahr - groom gives the bride a dowry
Walima - the marriage banquet"
What is Islam?