Weddings celebrate all of the best parts of a relationship: commitment, trust, and (of course) love. Today’s weddings can get quite elaborate. Though, these ceremonies did not always involve so much elaborate glitz or detail.
Just how much do you know about the history of weddings? Why do brides typically wear white dresses? Where did the “something old, something new. . .” saying come from? Which destination is the most popular honeymoon spot? What is the most popular month for marriage?
If you could answer these questions quickly — great job! If a few tripped you up, then take some time to answer the questions below to refresh your knowledge.
This list of wedding trivia questions and answers is the perfect bridal shower activity. These questions challenge newbies and wedding experts alike. Test yourself and some friends with our wedding trivia quiz.
Searching for even more trivia? Check out our fun and weird trivia quizzes. Interested in more quiz questions? Try our general knowledge trivia quiz.
Sofia Vergara married what “Magic Mike” star in November 2015?
Joe Manganiello
Channing Tatum
Matt Bomer
Donald Glover
What was the wedding veil initially called?
Cover
Scarf
Wrap
Flammeum
In what year were Elvis and Priscilla Presley married?
1979
1962
1967
1948
What does the groom throw over his shoulder to all unmarried male guests?
Garter
Tie
Cumberbund
Shoe
A bridesmaid who puts a piece of wedding cake under her pillow will dream of what?
Honeymoon
Proposal
Future Husband
Wedding
Where does the wedding take place in “Crazy Rich Asians”?
India
New York City
Singapore
Paris
What American pop star is married to South African-born Namibian model Behati Prinsloo?
Justin Bieber
Usher
John Legend
Adam Levine
What is the name of the chapel where Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan married?
St. Mary’s Chapel
St. Charles Chapel
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor Chapel
On your first anniversary, what should your gift traditionally be made of?
Silver
Paper
Metal
Wood
What kind of cake is traditionally used for a wedding cake in England?
Fruit Cake
Strawberry Cake
Ginger Cake
Vanilla Cake
Who did pop star Beyonce Knowles marry on April 4, 2008?
Puff Daddy
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Ludacris
Who is the designer of Naomi Biden’s wedding dress she wore at her White House wedding?
Galia Lahav
Ralph Lauren
Vera Wang
Vivienne Westwood
In traditional Jewish weddings, couples get married beneath what?
Kiddush
Ketubbah
Huppah
Yiha
What “Bring It On” actress married “Friday Night Lights” star Jesse Plemons?
Jesse Bradford
Nicole Bilderback
Kirsten Dunst
Eliza Dushku
Who is supposed to propose a toast at an engagement party?
Groom
Father Of The Bride
Father Of The Groom
Bride
The silver wedding anniversary represents how many years of marriage?
10
50
25
15
Which month is the most popular for weddings?
December
July
May
June
How many years of marriage is the golden wedding anniversary?
50
10
15
25
At which wedding anniversary is it customary to give aluminum or tin?
25
50
15
10
What food did wedding guests typically throw at the bride and groom throughout history?
Corn
Rice
Cake
Sunflower Seeds
Where did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go on their honeymoon?
East Africa
Canada
Hawaii
Paris
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