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What is the traditional 25th wedding anniversary gift?
Silver
True or False: Married people live longer on average than unmarried people.
True
Who is the Roman goddess of marriage
Juno
What is the average age men get married today?
30
What is the average age women get married today?
28
In which country did the tradition of wedding rings begin?
Egypt
In Hindu weddings, how many times do couples typically walk around the sacred fire?
Seven (7)
What is the most common wedding month in the U.S.?
September
What is the most expensive part of a wedding, on average?
Venue
What percentage of proposals happen on Valentine’s Day?
10%
What food item do wedding guests often throw at the couple to symbolize fertility?
Rice
What is the significance of the wedding veil in history?
To ward off evil spirits (and originally to hide the bride’s face in arranged marriages)
What does the phrase “tying the knot” come from?
An old Celtic/Roman ritual of tying hands together
What is the record for the world’s longest marriage?
86 years (Herbert & Zelmyra Fisher, USA)
What food item is traditionally smashed into the bride or groom’s face at some weddings?
Wedding cake
What do brides traditionally wear on their wedding day for good luck?
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Which hand do people traditionally wear the wedding ring on in most Western cultures?
Left hand, fourth finger (ring finger)
What is the traditional honeymoon destination called “the city of love”?
Paris
Who is responsible for organizing the bachelor party?
What do bridesmaids traditionally do?
Stand with the bride and protect her from evil spirits (original meaning)
If marriage is the “ball and chain,” what is the bachelor party?
The last night of parole
What flower is most commonly associated with weddings?
Roses
In China, what color is traditionally worn by brides?
Red
What gemstone is most commonly used in engagement rings?
Diamond
What is the most common day of the week to get married?
Saturday