Test your knowledge of weddings around the world. Points available: 10 1: What notable member of the wedding party may traditionally be absent from a Caribbean wedding? A) Maid of honor B) Best man C) Father of the bride D) Ring bearer 2: What determines who will be head of the household at a Russian Orthodox wedding? A) A foot race B) Who is taller C) Who speaks first D) Who has more guests on their side of the church 3: What sort of nuts are given to guests as party favors at a Greek Orthodox wedding? A) Peanuts B) Walnuts C) Cashews D) Almonds 4: What must many French brides cut in advance of their wedding ceremony? A) The flowers for her bouquet B) The hem of her wedding gown C) A ribbon across the church door D) Two slices of wedding cake 5: At German weddings, what are guests encouraged to bring to (and break at) the reception? A) Champagne glasses B) Old dishes C) Small mirrors D) Vases 6: What may the groom pin to the bride's dress at a Scottish wedding? A) A strip of his family's tartan B) A white rose C) A sprig of holly D) A piece of his mother's wedding dress 7: In what country is it common for a bride to wear a black dress? A) Germany B) Russia C) Japan D) Spain 8: Which of these is not typically worn by a Japanese bride over the course of the wedding day? A) A white kimono B) A red kimono C) A blue kimono D) A Western-style wedding dress 9: Until the exchange of rings, what color is it unlucky for Italian brides to wear? A) White B) Blue C) Red D) Gold 10: Up until approximately the year 1500, what color was the traditional Irish wedding gown? A) Blue B) Green C) Yellow D) Pink
