Wedding Trivia
It is currently the most popular month to get married.
What is: October
The groom is not supposed to see this person before the wedding.
Who is: The bride.
This is the most popular wedding cake flavor.
What is: Vanilla
If you catch this at a wedding you're the next to be married.
What is: The bouquet
Often served for breakfast or as mezze, this creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic is a staple across Jordan.
What is hummus
In Jordan, rather than buying registry gifts, guests traditionally present the couple with this form of gift, known locally as nuqoot.
What is cash
This type of weather is said to be good luck on the wedding day?
What is Rain
What bridal accessory was worn to supposedly ward off evil spirits?
What is: The wedding veil.
What are: Roses
this hyper-saline lake marks the lowest land-based elevation on Earth.
What is the dead sea.
What is the traditional gift for a first year anniversary?
What is: Paper
Giving this as a gift for a wedding is considered bad luck.
What are: Knives
Jordanian pre-wedding celebration where the bride's hands and feet are decorated with intricate designs.
What is Henna Night (Laylat al-Henna)?
This is considered the most popular first dance song at the present time.
What is: "Perfect" by Ed Sheehan
Carved directly into vibrant red sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans, this ancient rose-red archaeological wonder is Jordan's most iconic landmark.
What is Petra.
This ancient civilization started the tradition of exchanging wedding rings.
Who are the Egyptians.
Putting this in your shoe is thought to bring prosperity.
What is: A coin (penny or six-pence)
This city is known as the wedding capitol of the world, holding more weddings than any other place?
What is Las Vegas
17 tons of "what" is used in weddings each year?
What is: Gold
Recognized as Jordan's national dish, this feast features tender lamb cooked in a fermented dried yogurt sauce called jameed, served over rice and thin flatbread.
What is mansaf?
Diamonds are graded on what four qualities?
What is: Cut, clarity, carot, and color
This was done at a wedding to shower the couple with blessings for their future.
What is: Throwing rice
In the Middle Ages, bouquets were typically made of these culinary plants.
What are herbs.
It is a lively procession where family and friends lead a loud parade of cars, honking horns, hanging out of windows, and blasting music.
What is Zaffet Al-Sayarat
Spanning seven hills in antiquity, this modern capital city was known in Greco-Roman times as Philadelphia.
What is Amman