Weddings 1
What do Egyptians do to the bride for good luck on their wedding day?
For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day.
Why do people wear wedding rings on their fourth fingers?
Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart
What does a sapphire represent in a wedding ring?
In the symbolic language of jewels, a sapphire in a wedding ring means marital happiness.
How many tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the US?
Seventeen tons
How much was the most expensive wedding ever?
Most expensive wedding ever? The marriage of Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's son to Princess Salama in Dubai in May 1981. The price tag? $44 million
What is the meaning behind a wedding cake?
The tradition of a wedding cake comes from ancient Rome, where revelers broke a loaf of bread over a bride's head
How many pounds did Queen Victoria's wedding cake weigh?
300 lbs
How do they symbolize commitment in Celtic, Hindu and Egyptian weddings?
the hands of a bride and groom are literally tied together to demonstrate the couple's commitment
How much longer do men who kiss their wives in the morning live?
5 years
What is the first most popular location for a wedding?
Las Vegas
What is the second most popular location for a wedding?
Hawaii
What did guests used to do to a bride's dress in ancient times as a symbol of good luck?
Guests would tear off part of the bride’s gown as tokens of good luck
Greek brides tuck what into a bride's gown to bring sweetness?
a lump of sugar
In Scotland what color is considered Taboo?
Green is considered a taboo, unlucky color because it is associated with fairies and revenge, notes 7.
What is a unique Pakistani Wedding Custom
The bride’s sisters and cousins hide the groom's shoes and demand a ransom to return them
How expensive was Prince William's ring for Kate Middleton?
$300,000
What is the average number of wedding guests at a wedding in the US?
The average number of wedding guests in the US is around 136
What are the most popular wedding flowers in the US?
Roses
How much does the average wedding dress cost in the US?
The average wedding dress cost is $2000
Where did the tradition of wedding toppers on a cake start?
the tradition of a wedding cake topper originated in ancient Rome
What percentage of weddings incorporate a pet?
25%
What color dress did brides wear in Ancient Rome?
brides in ancient Rome traditionally wore red to symbolise fire and passion.
What country hosts the most weddings annually?
India
How much was the world's most expensive wedding cake?
The world's most expensive wedding cake, created by Debbie Wingham, was valued at $75 million
Who are the cutest soon-to-be bridge and groom in this room?
Carley and Mikey