Wedding Traditions
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The Wedding Party
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"Who's Who"
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100
Which of these is NOT traditionally thrown at weddings:
A) Rice B) Confetti
C) Wheat D) Garlic
Garlic!
Rice, confetti, and wheat are all traditional to throw.
100
Name the flowers: Roses, Poppies, or Tulips?
Roses!
Roses symbolize love, royalty, beauty, sensuality, secrecy, and mysticism.
100
In ancient Greece and Rome, brides would hold bouquets of garlic, dill, and other herbs to ward off evil spirits.
True or False
True!
Carrying a favorite flower variety is a tradition that became popular in 1840, when Britain’s Queen Victoria married Prince Albert and carried a bouquet of snowdrops, his favorite flower.
100
This young girl walks down the aisle in front of the bride, sometimes tossing rose petals on to the aisle.
A) Ring Bearer B) Maid of Honour
C) Flower Girl D) Best Man
Flower Girl!
A flower girl is typically the youngest person in the wedding party and precedes the bride down the aisle. The tradition dates back to ancient Rome, where the flower girl carried wheat and herbs for the bride and groom.
100
How much does an average wedding cost in Canada?
A) 5,000 B) 10,000
C) 15,000 D) 22,000
$22,000 - $30,000
According to a survey from BMO Financial Group, Canadian couples dip into their savings and investments to front more than half (60%) of their wedding costs.
200
Finish this popular wedding saying: "Something old, something new, something borrowed..."
A) Something Blue B) Something True
C) Something to chew D) Someone's shoe
Something Blue!
Something blue reflects the color of purity and love, meant to ward away any unwanted attention from evil. Traditionally worn under the dress, there are so many options now from jewelry to clothing, to decor, to nail color.
200
Name the flowers: Asters, Carnations, or Daisies?
Daisies!
are frequently associated with purity, childbirth, new beginnings, and cheerfulness. Daisy petals symbolize innocence and are commonly associated with childhood memories of collecting wildflower bouquets.
200
Weddings on "gimmick" days like Valentine's Day are more likely to end in divorce.
True or False
True!
To be specific, they're 18–36% more likely to end in divorce.
200
This person is the bride's right-hand person. Also known as the bride's honor attendant, this role is usually taken by a sibling or best friend.
A) Bridesmaid B) Wedding Planner
C) Usher D) Maid/Matron of Honour
Maid/Matron of Honour!
The maid, matron, or man of honor helps the bride with all aspects of the wedding, from planning to selecting the bridesmaids' dresses. On the wedding day itself, they are there to offer emotional support to the bride as well as provide hands-on help with things like bustling the gown or affixing the veil.
200
This stone is a popular choice for most engagement and wedding rings, because of its association with enduring nature and strength:
A) Sapphire B) Emerald
C) Diamond D) Ruby
Diamond!
Diamonds are the hardest natural substance around; incredibly hardwearing and virtually indestructible. The only material that can scratch the surface of a diamond is another diamond!
300
This wedding tradition dates back to the 1300's in England. It is said to be a symbol of fertility and good luck to unmarried women.
A) Tossing the bouquet B) Throwing rice
C) Kidnapping the Bride D) Cutting the cake
Tossing the bouquet!
The bride tosses her bouquet to unmarried women during the wedding reception and whoever catches it is said to be the next in line to wed.
300
Name the flowers: Lilies, Gladiolus, or Petunias?
Lilies!
Lilies are a genus of flowering plants that consist of over 100 individual species. White lilies symbolize purity, innocence, modesty, and the restored innocence of the soul.
300
Before wedding cakes became popular, cookies were commonly served at weddings.
True or False
False!
It used to be bridal "pie", not cake. During the 16th century, the “bride’s pie” was served at most weddings. Different from the modern sweet wedding cake, bride pie is savoury.
300
This wedding party member helps the groom with duties such as planning the bachelor party, and will stand by the groom’s side during the wedding.
A) Best Man B) Ring Bearer
C) Officiant D) Photographer
Best Man!
The Best Man is also responsible for writing a speech for the reception, helping to make wedding arrangements, and in some cases, holding onto the rings until the wedding ceremony.
300
Which royal bride started the white wedding dress trend in 1840?
A) Princess Diana B) Queen Victoria
C) Queen Elizabeth D) Kate Middelton
Queen Victoria!
She chose to wear a white wedding dress made from heavy silk satin, making her one of the first women to wear white for their wedding. For non-royals, the choice for a bride to wear a white gown to her wedding was a show of wealth.
400
What is the traditional colour for brides to wear in Asian cultures?
A) White B) Green
C) Red D) Blue
Red!
In many Asian countries like China and India, red is a symbol of good luck, happiness, and prosperity.
400
Name the flowers: Carnations, Begonias, or Peonies?
Peonies!
Peonies date back to 1000 BC, a staggering 4000 years ago! Peonies symbolize prosperity, good luck, love and honour. So, whether you know someone who’s getting married, graduating or recently gave birth, send them a pretty peony bouquet. You can’t go wrong!
400
The most popular wedding destination in the United States is Las Vegas.
True or False
TRUE!
Las Vegas is the most popular wedding destination with over 114,000 weddings a year (Hawaii ranks second). Unsurprisingly, Nevada also holds the record for the highest divorces.
400
Planning a wedding can be a lot of work. You might hire this person to handle the work for you, and to ensure that the day runs smoothly.
A) Disc Jockey B) Wedding Planner
C) Florist D) Caterer
Wedding Planner!
A wedding planner is basically a professional who organizes, oversees, and orchestrates either an entire wedding or specific aspects of it. Their duties can range from setting a budget to setting place cards, or from culling a list of florists to cueing the band.
400
English folklore maintains that if you found a spider in your wedding dress it was a symbol of:
A) Good luck B) Wealth
C) A big family D) Success in business
Good luck!
A spider in the dress was a good omen according to tradition.
500
In ancient Rome, guests would break this over the bride's head to symbolize fertility:
A) Bottles B) Wheat cakes
C) Eggs D) Apple pies
Wheat cakes!
Soon it became customary to stack these wheat cakes one on top of the another, as tall as they could go. The bride and groom were challenged to kiss over the tower without knocking it over. If successful, they’d enjoy a lifetime of good fortune as a couple.
500
Name the flowers: Lilacs, Hydrangeas, or Rhododendrons?
Hydrangeas!
Hydrangeas have a number of symbolic meanings. This depends partly on the colour - for example, pink hydrangeas represent love, sincerity, and heartfelt emotions, whilst blue hydrangeas can be a sign of gratitude, forgiveness, and understanding. Purple hydrangeas express a desire to get to know someone better.
500
January is the most popular month to get married in.
True or False
FALSE!
September and October are tied as the most popular months to get married in 2023, each accounting for 17% or a combined 34% of all weddings.
500
You may see these young children in a royal wedding, whose job it is to carry the bride's train as she walks down the aisle.
A) Bridesmaids B) Ushers
C) Flower Girls D) Pages/Page Boys
Pages/Page Boys!
a page boy’s main responsibility was to hold the bride’s train as she walked down the aisle. The page boy tends to be between the ages of three and 10, and will often be of close relation to the wedding couple.
500
Which country created the tradition of ringing bells before and after a wedding ceremony, to ward off evil spirits?
A) Ireland B) France
C) Canada D) Germany
Ireland!
Ringing of bells during and after a wedding stems from an Irish tradition that the sound of bells would ward off evil spirits and ensure a happy family life. Ringing of bells both small and large is viewed as a symbol of happiness and the celebration of the couple's new life together.