Wedding Traditions
Brides and Bridesmaids wore similar ________ in order to confuse evil spirits.
What are similar dresses?
The priests adorn the bride and groom in this to symbolize that they are now rulers of their household.
What are the vestments?
They told their parents they were overseas studying...but along the way, it became the place where the happy couple's journey together first began.
What is the University of Sunderland?
Year - 1991 Directed By - Charles Schyer Stars- Steve Martin, Martin Short & Diane Keaton "In this remake of the Spencer Tracy classic, parents of a young soon-to-be-wed daughter. A nervous father unready to face the fact that his little girl is now a woman. The preparations for the extravagant wedding provide additional comic moments."
What is "Father of the Bride"
The bride, groom, both their parents, and the male and female attendants.
What is the wedding party?
Originally made of such strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently!
What are wedding bouquets?
These represent the glory and honour that God bestows upon the couple during the sacrament.
What are the crowns?
The number of siblings the bride has.
What is 1?
Year: 1997 Directed By: P.J Hogan Stars: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz "When a woman's long-time friend says he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself... and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding."
What is "My Best Friends Wedding"
The walk the wedding party takes up the aisle before the ceremony.
What is the Processional?
When a Groom used to steal his Bride from her tribe, he was forced to carry her kicking and screaming. This act of thievery has evolved into a more romantic gesture, welcoming the Bride into her new home.
What is carrying the bride over the threashold?
This part of the ceremony symbolizes spiritual protection for the bride and groom.
What is the anointing with the Holy Oil?
The number of siblings the groom has.
What is 2?
Year: 2002 Director: Joel Zwick Staring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Michael Constantine "A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity."
What is "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding"
These members of the wedding party carry something that traditionally symbolize the Light of Christ.
What are the candle girls?
It was believed to contain the "vein of love" that led directly to the heart.
What is the Ring Finger?
The passage that is read from St. Paul in which the Apostle draws our attention to the proper foundations for the Christian home.
What is the letter to the Ephesians (5:22 - 6:3)?
The song Mena serenaded Nardine with at the proposal.
What is ?
Year: 1998 Director: Frank Coraci Staring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor "Robbie and Julia are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortunately, fate intervenes to help them discover each other."
What is "The Wedding Singer"
The main male attendant and your witness to the marriage. He's responsible for handling some of the arrangements and supplying reassurance.
What is the Best Man?
In ancient times, it was believed that a Bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. This tradition was started from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her (and her dress!) during her reception...
What is the bouquet toss?
The priest presents the bride to the groom with a special prayer. Then he covers both their hands with a this item that was originally given to them as a preparation for Holy Communion. It is now just to remind them that they should receive Holy Communion at their earliest convenience.
What is the Communion napkin?
This small Ontario Island is the place the happy couple will first reside.
What is Manitoulin Island?
Year: 2009 Director: Gary Winick Staring: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway and Candice Bergen "Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day."
What is "Bride Wars"
The day Mena will forever remember.... and if not... will end up sleeping on the couch!
What is August 26, 2018?