History of Weddings
What does "something old something new something borrowed and something blue" each symbolize?
“something old”: worn to connect the bride to her past and her family
“something new”: signifies that she was about to start her own new family and journey now.
“something borrowed” : was supposed to be taken from a happily married couple so that couple's good fortune could be passed on to the bride.
“something blue”: associated with faithfulness and loyalty in the relationship
Why does the wedding ring go on your "ring finger"?
In what democratic country does the groom sign a contract with the bride's father that he will give camels or other animals as part of a compensation in the event of a divorce?
ISRAEL
They met on the battlefield but, at first, he thought she was a man.
Fa Mulan and Captain Li Shang
He broke off with the Roman Catholic Church to create the Church of England to divorce his wife and marry this woman.
King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Traditionally, in cultures such as the nomadic Mongolians and Bedouins, how was a man to procure a wife?
By kidnapping her.
Where does the phrase "tying the knot" originate?
Literally tying the bride and groom's hands together during the wedding to symbolize commitment
Which country traditionally showers the bride and groom with colorful candied almonds?
Italy
Five almonds bring health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity
She is an award winning reporter. He works with her at the same firm but he has a secret.
Clark Kent and Lois Lane
He helped smuggle her out of her home country which caused a decade long war between Greece and Troy.
Paris and Helen
What is the origin of white wedding dress?
In 1840, Queen Victoria started the trend to wear white wedding dresses. Prior to that date, brides wore their best dress.
Why is there a "best man"?
To ensure the bride doesn't escape the wedding. Duties may include kidnapping the bride if the bride's father didn't approve.
In Spain, it was traditional for brides to wear black down the aisle. Why?
To symbolize "till death do us part". (Showing commitment)
Pirate King and Blacksmith
Elizabeth Swan and William Turner
Pirates of the Caribbean
When she told people to eat cake, he lost his head.
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI
Where does the term "honeymoon" come from?
Ancient Norse bridal couples went into hiding after the wedding, and a family member would bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days—or one moon.
Where does throwing a bouquet and/or garter come from?
The bouquet toss was used as a distraction, so the bride and groom could consummate the marriage, while all the single ladies fought for the floral bunches. The garter also symbolized that the groom had made things official, as eager guests waited outside of the bedchamber for proof.
In which country do guests write down good wishes and hang them from a tree instead of a guest book at a weddding?
The Netherlands
He comes from a small village, she was raised by wolves. Together they saved the forest.
Ashitaka and Princess Mononoke (San)
Due to their profession, their life was cuT1/2
Marie and Pierre Curie
Which Roman emperor married 2 men?
The Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68
1. Sporus was a young boy whom the Roman Emperor Nero favored, had castrated, and married.
2.Pythagoras, a freedman of the Roman emperor Nero, was married in a public ceremony in which the emperor took the role of bride.
Why do we have matching bridesmaid's dresses?
In ancient Rome, bridesmaids would line up to form a protective shield while walking the bride to the groom's village. The group of women, who were similarly dressed, were expected to intervene if any vengeful paramours tried to hurt the bride or steal her dowry. They wore dresses like the bride to confuse evil spirits.
In which country is the bride "kidnapped" by friends and family before the wedding? (To get the bride back, the groom has to pay her ransom with acts such as buying a round of drinks or displaying romantic gestures)
Romania
She had to give up the way of her people to be with him while he had to pick up the broken shards of his people.
Arwen and Aragorn
They fought in the Roman Civil war together but eventually lost, resulting in their subsequent suicides.
Cleopatra VII Philopator and Mark Antony