How long does a traditional Moroccan wedding ceremony usually last?
two to three days
four to seven days
twenty-four hours
two weeks
four to seven days
After the couple says their vows, and before the new bride can become the mistress of her new home, she must walk around her house three times.
What is placed on top of a wedding cake in Bermuda?
a rose bud
a white plastic dove
a cross
a tiny sapling
a tiny sapling
After the wedding, the newlyweds plant the young tree and watch it grow as their marriage grows.
What is the largest Wedding Destination in the United States?
Las Vegas with over 114k weddings a year (Hawaii ranks second).
In which country was it an old tradition for the newlyweds to sneak out of the reception without saying goodbye?
United States
Venezuela
Canada
Mexico
Venezuela
Sneaking out was considered to bring good luck to the marriage. This is not done very often any longer (if at all).
What color signifies happiness when used at a wedding in China?
orange
blue
red
green
red
Red signifies love, joy and prosperity and is used in several different ways in Chinese wedding traditions. The homes of both the bride and groom are usually decorated in red on their wedding day.
How many years is the LONGEST marriage on record?
Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher broke the Guinness world record for the longest marriage. They were married on May 13, 1924. In 2008 they earned the longest marriage at 84 years.
In ancient times brides from which country wore wedding veils of yellow or red which represented fire?
Iran
Greece
Croatia
Spain
Greece
These colorful veils were supposed to ward off evil spirits and demons.
In what country is the bride-to-be painted in pure white from head to toe?
China
Japan
Korea
Tibet
Japan
This is done to show the bride's maiden status to the gods.
What is a Honeymoon?
It is the first vacation (holiday) a newly married couple goes on.
In the past, they were supposed to drink mead (an alcoholic drink made of honey) every day for the first month of their marriage.
In which country might you find a pinata hanging from the ceiling at a wedding?
Jamaica
Mexico
Cuba
Bermuda
Mexico
It is usually shaped like a heart or an animal. Children swat at the pinata and the treats are shared by all the guests.
What color is it custom for an Israeli bride to wear with her wedding dress?
red
green
blue
white
blue
This custom originated in ancient Israel. The bride would wear a blue ribbon to symbolize her fidelity.
In ancient _______, eyebrows are considered highly attractive causing the practice of shaving the bride’s eyebrows so that other men don’t become enamored.
Thailand. Japan. China. Vietnam.
China
On which Pacific Island does the groom present a valuable gift to the bride's father?
Hawaii
Fiji
Samoan Islands
Philippine Islands
Fiji
This present should be a whale's tooth which symbolizes status and wealth.
The custom of the bride wearing a white wedding gown began in which country?
United States
England
Canada
France
France
This tradition began several hundred years ago. The French also started the tradition of the hope chest. The French call it the bridal trousseau.
Historically, the groom gave a ____ to the bride to represent ownership.
A ring