Marriage Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn on in the United States?
- Left ring finger (Correct answer)
- Right ring finger
- Left middle finger
- Right index finger
Correct answer: Left ring finger
In the US, the wedding ring is traditionally worn on the left ring finger, believed to connect via the 'vena amoris' to the heart.
Question 2: What is the name for the traditional practice of carrying the bride over the threshold of their new home?
- The threshold tradition (Correct answer)
- Bride crossing
- Carrying the bride
- Threshold carry
Correct answer: The threshold tradition
Carrying the bride over the threshold is an ancient Roman tradition meant to protect her from evil spirits at the new home's entrance.
Question 3: What does a 'white wedding' traditionally symbolize in American culture?
- Purity and new beginnings (Correct answer)
- Wealth and prosperity
- Religious devotion
- Family unity
Correct answer: Purity and new beginnings
White wedding attire became popularized by Queen Victoria in 1840 and came to symbolize purity and fresh starts in American culture.
Question 4: In the US, what is the average number of guests at a traditional wedding?
- 100–150 (Correct answer)
- 200–250
- 50–75
- 300–400
Correct answer: 100–150
According to wedding industry surveys, the average American wedding hosts between 100 and 150 guests.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the 'something borrowed' tradition at a wedding?
- To bring borrowed happiness from a happily married person (Correct answer)
- To represent the bride's past
- To honor a deceased relative
- To symbolize financial prudence
Correct answer: To bring borrowed happiness from a happily married person
Borrowing something from a happily married woman is meant to transfer good fortune and happiness to the bride on her wedding day.
Question 6: Which US state was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
- Massachusetts (Correct answer)
- California
- Vermont
- New York
Correct answer: Massachusetts
Massachusetts became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage in May 2004 following the Goodridge v. Department of Public Health ruling.
Question 7: What is a 'shotgun wedding'?
- A rushed marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy (Correct answer)
- A wedding held at a shooting range
- A very short wedding ceremony
- A cowboy-themed wedding
Correct answer: A rushed marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy
A 'shotgun wedding' is slang for a hastily arranged marriage, typically prompted by an unplanned pregnancy.
Marriage Trivia 2
Which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn on in the United States?