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Quiz: Do Know Your Wedding Traditions?

Do you dream in white? Do you love being able to play every bride’s fairy-godmother? Breakout your magic wand and try your luck at our latest quiz! From the history of the bridal bouquet to the most auspicious day to get married, weddings have a long and illustrious history!

How did the wedding planners of yesteryear do it? With a lot skill and wedding planning game! Find out how well you know your wedding traditions!

Placing which of the following inside her wedding glove will bring a bride an even happier union?

Sugar Cube

Feather

Dice

Rose Petals

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When did a white wedding dress become tradition?

During the Middle Ages when white textiles were a sign of wealth.

In the 1940's after fans saw Scarlet O’Hara’s wedding dress in 'Gone with the Wind.'

During the Victorian period when white became the fashionable color for a wedding.

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Why is it customary for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold?

To help her out with her cumbersome bridal wear.

To ward off any demons or bad luck.

To keep her away from ex-lovers.

To make sure she doesn’t run away, à la Julia Roberts and Richard Gere circa 1999.

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Why are engagement and wedding rings worn on the fourth finger of the left hand?

The right hand has poorer circulation and is more prone to swelling.

It’s easier for the officiator to remember during the wedding ceremony.

The fourth finger on the left hand was initially considered a direct connection to the heart.

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English tradition deems this the most auspicious day to marry:

Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Wednesday

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Why did bridesmaids become such a huge part of the wedding ceremony?

To act as backup to make sure the bride actually says ‘I do’ to her groom.

To act as decoys for any potential demons lurking about.

To make sure the groom did not try to see the bride before the ceremony.

To prepare the guests for the spectacle of wedding dance choreography.

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Which of these is the most traditional bridal veil?

 

 

 

 

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Is rain on a wedding day always an unlucky sign?

Only on Wednesdays.

No, torrential downpours actually mean a lifetime of marital happiness.

Yes, dark clouds are a bad omen that foretell tragedy.

Not always—rain can actually symbolize fertility and good luck!

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Why do brides throw their bouquets after the wedding ceremony?

Flowers are symbols of beauty; whoever caught it would press each bloom as part of a love charm to become more attractive to potential suitors.

As a way of sharing bridal luck with her entourage.

To prevent a jealous rival from casting a hex on it.

It was originally a signal between the bride and her entourage that she was ready to leave the party for her honeymoon.

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Which of the following will actually bring the bride good luck if she finds it on her wedding dress?

Snake

Spider

Cricket

Beetle

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Why is white icing so popular on wedding cakes?

White icing was first a symbol of purity and affluence.

White icing is the color of snow and reminiscent of winter– traditionally the luckiest season to wed.

To match the color of the bridal gown.

White icing was the easiest for bakers to make during the early history of weddings.

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Why is it considered bad luck for couples to see each before the wedding altar?

In earlier weddings, a seamstress worked on the wedding gown up until the very last second.

According to Greek mythology, the groom must not see his bride before he weds her, or he risks a lifetime of marital woe.

A glimpse before the wedding might encourage cold feet.

According to English convention, the bride should not be tempted by her groom before the honeymoon.

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Which of the following is considered lucky in an engagement ring or wedding band?

Peridot

Pearl

Sapphire

Ruby

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In order, why do brides need ‘something old,’ ‘something new,’ ‘something borrowed,’ and ‘something blue'?

To represent family; to have an excuse to buy some bling; to stay on budget; and to pay homage to Cinderella’s iconic blue dress.

To stay young; to have an excuse to buy some bling; to welcome good luck and generosity; and to have a blue accessory that accents all the wedding whites.

To represent family; to acknowledge a new beginning; to welcome good luck and generosity; and to harbor the fidelity and love the color blue symbolizes.

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Why do brides stand to the left of the groom during the wedding ceremony?

To allow her groom to protect his future bride from other suitors.

Like the left ring finger, standing to the left is considering the most devout stance.

Since the early days of history, some brides have always preferred their left side.

To give guests the best view of her wedding dress.

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