Wedding Quiz - Superstitions and Traditions

by Renee

1. The bride should stand to the left of the groom so that his sword arm is free incase he has to fight off any other men that want to steal his future wife. True False

2. A bride SHOULDN'T sew her own wedding dress. True False

3. You should put a silver pence in the brides shoe before the wedding. True False

4. It's bad luck to throw brown rice instead of white rice. True False

5. In Medieval England, women could propose to men anytime. True False

6. Traditionally, the flower color combination of red and white is avoided. True False


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1. True - This was an actual practice years ago!

2. True - The superstition is that for every stitch a bride sews herself she'll shed one tear during her marriage.

3. True - It's supposted to bring wealth and prosperity. This was started by the Romans around the time of Ceaser. Although I'd take it out before the dancing starts, or it might not be so lucky then.

4. False - There are no rules about whether you can throw white or brown rice. Though there is the myth that it harms birds. Most places won't allow you to throw rice, not because it harms the birds though, but because they are worried about people slipping on it.

5. False - They could only propose on February 29th. Since that day wasn't counted as an official day, women and men had equal rights because there were no laws being upheld.

6. True- People who are superstitious avoid these because the colors stand for blood and bandages.

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