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1. So, why is the wedding ring worn on the fourth finger? 

According to Grecian fable. Why do you think the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand?

A. The left side of the body signifies love, reasoning that the heart is on the left side.

B. The left hand as a rule is used less, so the ring will stay intact. And less wear will show?

C. The habit of wearing the wedding symbol on the fourth finger of the left hand is based upon a the artery from that finger flows directly to ones heart.

2. In the old saying - "Something Old , Something New" 

what is the reasoning behind the bride including "Something Blue" to her attire on her wedding day?

A. The custom of including an object that is blue on ones wedding day, symbolizes that the bride intends to be faithful and loyal, and will in turn receive the same from her husband.

B. To include a blue item in ones wedding dress, will assure the couple will be blessed with a son.

C. To carry a blue item on ones wedding day, will assure they will never know a sad day in the marriage.

3.What is the significance of including a sixpence in the brides shoe? 

A. The bride will always have a bit of money of her own.

B. It is custom for the bride to bring a bit of money into a marriage.

C. A Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe," is a blessing for wealth.

4. Who wrote the popular wedding march " Here Comes The Bride"? 

A. Bach

B. Wagner

C. Mendelssohn

5. In the era of the Gibson Girl, and Arrow Collar Boy, at the dawn of a new century. 

Our relatives that wed in those days wanted "something new" as well as "something old." and this was also the era when a bride also might choose a --

A. Very full wedding dresses.

B. An up-do hairdo, and the diamond solitaire engagement ring, in the Tiffany setting.

C. A short skirt wedding gowns, with a veil adorned with pearls.

6. 1910 - This was the decade when the "new woman" 

of suffragette equal rights was coming to the fore; so - what would have been the modern brides choice of wedding gown?

A. A dress that was mid length, and very simple.

B. A " Merry Widow" high- waisted dress with a long fitted skirt, a top her head would sit a large outrageous hat.

C. The suffragette would wear a well fitted suit of color, and would abandon traditional white

7. Hip-hooray! In the 1920s the world has been made "safe for democracy" 

and we in America had not a care. Unlimited industrial production, increasing stock dividends, silk shirts for day laborers, chicken in every pot and two cars in every garage. So- what was in vouge when it came to getting married?

A. Lavish church weddings, with all the trimmings!

B. It became very popular to have ones wedding in your parents home.

C. Informality was in vogue. The couples of the 1020s preferred to elope or opt for a justice of the peace instead of a minister.

8. Throwing the wedding bouquet? What's up with that? 

A. The custom goes back centuries, and was started in England. It was thought a memento of sorts from the bride's dress or flowers would help to pass the joy on among the female guests. A bride as a rule, would opt to toss her flowers in stead of having her dress torn apart...

B. It is a Victorian custom. The gal that was lucky enough to catch the bouquet, would dry the flowers, and make sachet's for under their pillow. This would go to insure them pleasant dreams.

C. The woman that caught the bouquet would dried the flowers, and remove the seeds, planted the seeds, and take care that they grew. She would then pick the flowers, and fashion a bouquet. This lovely bouquet would be presented to the happy couple on their first Anniversary.

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Answers 

1. C.
2. A.
3. C.
4. B.
5. B.
6. B.
7. C.
8. A.

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