Wedding Traditions
Brides and Bridesmaids wore similar ________ in order to confuse evil spirits.
What are similar dresses?
"Ooo, your kisses Sweeter than honey And guess what? So is my money All I want you to do for me Is give it to me when you get home Yeah baby Whip it to me When you get home, now..."
What is "RESPECT" by Aretha Franklin
In this culture Wednesday is traditionally considered the "best day" to marry.
What is English tradition?
Year - 1991 Directed By - Charles Schyer Stars- Steve Martin, Martin Short & Diane Keaton "In this remake of the Spencer Tracy classic, parents of a young soon-to-be-wed daughter. A nervous father unready to face the fact that his little girl is now a woman. The preparations for the extravagant wedding provide additional comic moments."
What is "Father of the Bride"
The bride, groom, both their parents, and the male and female attendants.
What is the wedding party?
Originally made of such strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently!
What are wedding bouquets?
"From the start its plain to see You're suffering from a serious broken heart, You know that its a shame But I'm here to ease your pain There's no need for you to feel so all alone When you and I could seriously Be a sure enough happening thing Do you know that..."
What is "It Takes Two To Make It Right"
This culture believes that rain on the wedding day is considered good luck.
What is Hindu tradition?
Year: 1997 Directed By: P.J Hogan Stars: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz "When a woman's long-time friend says he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself... and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding."
What is "My Best Friends Wedding"
The walk the wedding party takes up the aisle before the ceremony.
What is the Processional?
When a Groom used to steal his Bride from her tribe, he was forced to carry her kicking and screaming. This act of thievery has evolved into a more romantic gesture, welcoming the Bride into her new home.
What is carrying the bride over the threshold?
"Now nothin' can take you away from me We've been down that road before But that's over now You keep me comin' back for more Baby you're all that I want When you're lyin' here in my arms I'm findin' it hard to believe"
What is "Heaven" by Brian Adams
This culture believes that it is good luck for other women to pinch them on their wedding day?
What is Egyptian tradition?
Year: 2002 Director: Joel Zwick Staring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Michael Constantine "A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity."
What is "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding"
Also known as members of the wedding party. They're friends and family members that you've asked to play a special role whether as best man, usher, or groomsman.
What are the attendants?
It was believed to contain the "vein of love" that led directly to the heart.
What is the Ring Finger?
"Lying close to you Feeling your heart beating And I'm wondering what you're dreaming Wondering if it's me your seeing"
What is "I Dont Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith
In this culture Peas are thrown at the newlyweds instead of rice.
What is Czech tradition?
Year: 1998 Director: Frank Coraci Staring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor "Robbie and Julia are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortunately, fate intervenes to help them discover each other."
What is "The Wedding Singer"
Securing the train of a bridal gown with hooks or buttons.
What is bustle?
In ancient times, it was believed that a Bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. This tradition was started from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her.
What is the bouquet toss?
"I could make you happy, make your dreams come true Nothing that I wouldn't do Go to the ends of Earth for you...."
What is "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
In this culture it is tradition to tuck a sugar cube into the brides glove to "sweeten the union."
What is Greek tradition?
Year: 2009 Director: Gary Winick Staring: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway and Candice Bergen "Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day."
What is "Bride Wars"
This modern tradition is rooted from consummation witnesses snatching the brides undergarments.
What is a garter toss?