Wedding Traditions
What tradition determines which guests will marry next (for women)
Bouquet toss
What is made at bridal showers and is used at the rehearsal's dinner bouquet
Bows from the bridal shower packages
Who is the royal bride who mixed up her groom's name wrong at the altar?
Princess Diana
What classic Disney song includes the lyrics "Tale as old as time, true as it can be..."?
Beauty and the Beast
Traditionally, what color is a wedding cake supposed to be?
White (symbolizing purity).
Brides wear this as a long-standing tradition to protect her from evil spirits, represent modesty and purity, or to conceal from the groom in arranged marriages
Veil
What is the purpose of a bridal shower?
To celebrate the bride-to-be and “shower” her with gifts and good wishes.
Why are engagement and wedding rings traditionally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand?
Dating back to the Ancient Egyptians, it was thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart
What song begins with "Wise men say only fools rush in..."?
Cant Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
In ancient Rome, guests collected and ate these, which was broken over the bride’s head to secure good luck and fertility.
Bread crumbs
Which hand and finger does a wedding ring go on?
Left hand, ring finger
What color does the bride traditionally wear to her bridal shower?
White
Which gem is the second-most popular behind diamonds for wedding rings?
Moissanite
What is the traditional song that many brides walk down the aisle to, often called?
Here Comes the Bride
The Bridal Chorus by Richard Wagner.
Traditionally, what are you supposed to do with the top tier of your wedding cake?
Save, freeze and eat it on your 1 year wedding anniversary.
Who popularized the Western tradition of wearing a white wedding dress?
Queen Victoria
What is a popular alternative to a traditional bridal shower gift registry today?
A honeymoon fund or experience registry.
What is the traditional flavor of wedding cakes?
Almond
What is the most popular and traditional songs often played for a couple's first dance
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
Which famous British royal couple had a fruitcake as their wedding cake?
Prince William and Kate Middleton
In China, it is traditional for brides to wear what color?
Red
What’s the term for a combined celebration for both the bride and groom?
A couple’s shower or “Jack and Jill” shower.
What is the most watched wedding in history
Prince Charles & Lady Diana
What Bruno Mars song begins, “It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do”?
Marry You
What food or item is sometimes thrown instead of rice at modern weddings?
Birdseed or flower petals.
Complete this sentence "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…"
A sixpence in your shoe
Where did the bridal shower originate?
Holland Netherlands
This originated in the 5th century where newlyweds consume a honey-based alcoholic beverage (mead) for one full lunar cycle to encourage fertility
Honeymoon
Which Beyoncé song includes the iconic line, “If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it”?
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).
What does the “clinking” of glasses during a toast traditionally ward off?
Evil spirits or demons