Wedding Traditions
What tradition determines what guess is married next
Bouquet toss
What is made at bridal showers and is the rehearsal dinner bouquet
Bows from the bridal shower packages
What is Julia's fiancé's name?
Mike
What bride said her grooms name wrong at the alter?
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).
What ingredient gives a traditional red velvet cake its red color?
Food coloring (originally beet juice)
What precent of brides have diamond rings
70%
What is the purpose of a bridal shower?
To celebrate the bride-to-be and “shower” her with gifts and good wishes.
What is Julia's favorite flower?
Tulip
What is the name of the drink made with orange juice and champagne, often served at bridal showers?
Mimosa
What song begins with "Wise men say only fools rush in..."?
Cant Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
In ancient Rome, what did guests do with bread over the bride’s head?
They broke it for good luck!
What’s the most popular filling flavor in wedding cakes in the U.S.?
Raspberry or lemon.
What finger and hand does the wedding ring go on?
left hand ring finger
What color does the bride traditionally wear to her bridal shower?
White.
What is the flavor of Julia's wedding cake?
vanilla cake with cannoli filling
What type of wine is traditionally served with wedding cake?
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Q: What is the traditional song that many brides walk down the aisle to, often called?
Here Comes the Bridal
Bridal Chorus by Richard Wagner.
What are you supposed to traditionally do with the top of your wedding cake?
Eat it on your 1 year anniversary.
What kind of frosting is made from butter, sugar, and milk or cream?
Buttercream.
Who made the tradition on the 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 color is the bridesmaid dresses in Julia's wedding?
terracotta
What is the most popular wedding cake flavor?
Vanilla
What traditional song is often played for the couple’s first dance?
(though it varies by couple).
At Last by Etta James (though it varies by couple).
Which famous British royal couple had a fruitcake as their wedding cake?
Prince William and Kate Middleton
In what country did the tradition of the bride and groom feeding each other cake begin?
The United States.
What is the most watched wedding
Princess Diana
What’s the term for a combined celebration for both the bride and groom?
A couple’s shower or “Jack and Jill” shower.
Who’s the better cook Mike or Julia?
julia
In what country is customary for the bride to wear a red wedding dress?
China
What Bruno Mars song begins, “It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do”?
Marry You
What food item is sometimes thrown instead of rice at modern weddings?
Birdseed or flower petals.
What’s the traditional shape of cookies served at Greek weddings?
Crescent moons.
Complete the phrase... Something old, something new, something borrowed and something ____
Blue
In what country did the tradition of bridal showers originate?
The Netherlands (originating from dowry customs).
What’s one household chore Mike claims he’s good at but absolutely isn’t?
mike claims he is good at remembering things and listening and he doesn't do that..
Which wedding tradition originates from the ancient Greeks, who believed that a gift of honey for the groom would bring sweetness to the marriage?
The 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.
At a wedding buffet, what’s the term for small, bite-sized appetizers?
Hors d’oeuvres.