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Quiz about Wedding Traditions and Symbolism

Wedding Traditions and Symbolism Quiz

This quiz is about common traditions concerning weddings, love, and marriage in America.

A multiple-choice quiz by amclark62. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
amclark62

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1400

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (6/10), Guest 89 (7/10), Guest 97 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. An American bride often wears a veil over her face. What was the traditional reason for the veil? Hint

Because the veil supposedly made one look prettier

So the groom wouldn't see the bride before the wedding

Because it protected her from the "evil eye"

So no man could see her before the groom did

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Question 2 of 10

2. In an American wedding, the bride often throws her bouquet. What is the purpose of this? Hint

The guests want to see how well the bride can throw.

It is a ploy to get the bride away from the crowd.

The woman who catches it will supposedly get married next.

Keeping the bouquet is bad luck because the flowers die.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Brides traditionally stand on the left side of the groom. What was the original reason for this? Hint

It was believed that most women were left handed

So the groom could protect her with his right arm

Because the left side was considered "holier"

So the groom could view her from his left side

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where is the garter usually worn? Hint

Left leg, slightly above the knee

High up on the left thigh

High up on the right thigh

Right leg, slightly above the knee

5. There is a phrase that is often heard when discussing weddings: "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe". Why is "something old" chosen? Hint

So the bride will stay connected with her family and the past

So the bride will die at an old age

So the bride will grow old with her new husband

So the bride will have the blessings of her ancestors

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Question 6 of 10

6. Some American couples freeze the top of their wedding cake. Why did this practice start? Hint

To help them be "sweet" to one another

People thought it would bring years of happiness

Because it was a symbol of passionate love

People thought it would bring the couple wealth or children

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why is the wedding band traditionally placed on the third finger of the left hand? Hint

It is actually placed on the right hand, not the left

It is the finger that the ring looks best on and is the most comfortable

It represents the heartfelt connection between the bride and groom

Someone randomly chose the third finger and pretty soon everyone was putting it there

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the symbol for a ten year wedding anniversary? Hint

Paper

Wood

Tin/aluminum

Flowers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does a red rose usually represent in America? Hint

Purity

Eternal happiness

Innocence

Love

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does a flower girl do at American weddings? Hint

Throws petals in front of the bride before she comes down the aisle

Picks up the flowers that have fallen from the bride's bouquet

Throws flowers at the bride after the vows have been spoken

Carries the bride's bouquet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An American bride often wears a veil over her face. What was the traditional reason for the veil?

Answer: So the groom wouldn't see the bride before the wedding

Traditionally it was believed that bad luck would occur if a groom caught sight of his bride before the nuptials. Others also believed that if a groom saw the bride before the ceremony and he didn't like the way she looked, he could refuse to marry her. Nowadays, a lot of brides choose not to wear veils.

Source: ourmarriage.com

2. In an American wedding, the bride often throws her bouquet. What is the purpose of this?

Answer: The woman who catches it will supposedly get married next.

The bride was traditionally considered lucky for getting married, so unmarried women would try to get some of her luck by tearing off pieces of her dress or bouquet. Later, it became tradition to throw the bouquet to all the single ladies, indicating that the single woman who caught the bouquet would be the next to be married.

Source: wisegeek.com

3. Brides traditionally stand on the left side of the groom. What was the original reason for this?

Answer: So the groom could protect her with his right arm

Sometimes grooms had to defend their brides from danger, so they needed to keep their "sword hand" (usually the right hand) unhindered. Brides could be stolen by other men, so the groom needed to be ready to protect her.

4. Where is the garter usually worn?

Answer: Right leg, slightly above the knee

A garter is traditionally worn on the right leg, just above the knee. Some brides put on two garters; one is kept for a wedding memento, and the other one is thrown by the groom to the single men. The male who catches the garter is said to be the next to marry.

Source: wedalert.com

Answer: So the bride will stay connected with her family and the past

A lot of brides honor this tradition by wearing family heirlooms. These heirlooms include mothers' or grandmothers' veils, jewelry, lace, etc.

6. Some American couples freeze the top of their wedding cake. Why did this practice start?

Answer: People thought it would bring the couple wealth or children

Some people freeze the top tier of their wedding cake because it is believed it will bring the couple wealth. Many couples eat the cake on their first wedding anniversary. Others save the top layer of the cake to use it as a Christening cake for the couple's firstborn.

7. Why is the wedding band traditionally placed on the third finger of the left hand?

Answer: It represents the heartfelt connection between the bride and groom

Wearing the wedding band on the third finger of the left hand is a widespread tradition in America. It was once believed that a love vein ran from this finger straight to the heart.

8. What is the symbol for a ten year wedding anniversary?

Answer: Tin/aluminum

Traditionally it is tin or aluminum. Now there are modern symbols, including diamond jewelry, also commemorating the tenth anniversary.

9. What does a red rose usually represent in America?

Answer: Love

Red roses are one of the most common flowers given to show affection. Red roses have often been used to show love, romance, affection, and passion.

10. What does a flower girl do at American weddings?

Answer: Throws petals in front of the bride before she comes down the aisle

Flower girls are normally young girls who walk down the aisle. They drop petals as they precede the bride. Some brides have more than one flower girl, and sometimes a ring bearer too. The ring bearer carries the rings and is most commonly a young boy.

Source: Author amclark62

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