Marriage Trivia
From ancient Roman bread-smashing to Beyoncé's bouquet toss, prove you're ready to tie the knot without getting cold feet.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Historically, public announcements of an intended marriage—known as banns—were read out in parish churches on three consecutive occurrences of what specific day of the week?
Sunday
Etta James's iconic 1961 soulful ballad is a perennial favorite for which specific reception tradition performed by a newly married couple?
First dance
In countries like Germany, Russia, and Poland, on which hand is a wedding ring traditionally worn?
Right hand
Beyond providing financial aid, the traditional wedding 'money dance' is believed to bring the newlyweds what symbolic spiritual benefit?
Good fortune
In which European country is it a centuries-old wedding tradition to gift guests sugared almonds known locally as "confetti"?
Italy