Traditions
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Anniversary
100

Guests in ancient times would often tear off parts of the bride's wedding dress  as a token of good luck.  What current tradition do we know this as?

Bride throwing her bouquet and garter

100

Ancient Greeks believed tucking this in a glove on the wedding day brought good luck

sugar cube

100

In traditional Mexican wedding, the bride carries two bouquets.  Who is the second one for

The Virgin Mary

100

What are the top two wedding destination in the United States?

Las Vegas - over 100,000/year

Hawaii - 25,000/year

100

What is gifted at 9 years of marriage?

pottery

200

Brides carry or wear "something old". What does this symbolize?

symbolize continuity with the past

200

For good luck, what do Egyptian women do to the bride?

Pinch the bride

200

This country's wedding reception features a special cake called kransakaka. Which country is this?

Iceland

200

What two days are the busiest "marriage" days in Las Vegas?

New Years Eve and Valentines Day

200

Which wedding anniversary is gifted with leather?

3rd anniversary

300

Brides carry or wear "something blue". What does this symbolize?

symbolizes purity, fidelity and love

300

Veils have been thought to protect the bride from what?

evil spirits

300

How many bands does a bride need to wear on her wedding day in Sweden?

three

300

The bride stands to the left of the groom for what reason?

originates from the times where the groom had to fight off other suitors with his right hand (sword hand).  

300

When should you gift something made of wood to your partner?

5th anniversary

400

Some cultures tie the brides and grooms hands together to demonstrate their commitment to each other and new bond as a couple.  What popular phrase does this often refer to?

tying the knot

400

Middle Eastern brides do what to their hands to protect them from the evil eye?

paint henna

400

In Bermuda, what is placed at the top of the wedding cake?

a tiny sapling

400

Engagement and wedding rings are work on the left fourth finger of the left hand for what reason?

IT was thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart

400

Which anniversary year would you gift musical instruments?

24th year

500

This tradition comes from ancient Rome where guests broke a loaf of bread over the brides head for fertility sake

wedding cake

500

Why should men kiss their wives in the morning?

Men who kiss their wives in the morning are said to live 5 years longer than those who do not

500

In which country is an arch of pine branches built at the front of the bride's family home before her wedding?

Denmark

500

How many tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the United States?

17 tons

500

Which anniversary would you gift a new deck on a house?

42nd anniversary