Trivia & Stuff

Trivia & Stuff

Here is some wedding trivia, facts, and lore as well as some funny cake toppers and wedding pictures for your entertainment.

The three tiered cake is believed to have been inspired by the spire of Saint Bride's Church in London England.

 

It is believed that an unmarried male guest who keeps a piece of wedding cake under his pillow as he sleeps will increase his chances of finding a mate. An unmarried bridesmaid who does the same will dream of her future husband.

On the other hand, if he were to happen upon a pigeon, wolf or goat, he could expect extremely good fortune in the marriage.

 

Catching a glimpse of a monk or a nun is also thought to be an omen of misfortune because of their association with poverty and chastity.

 

The tradition of tying tin cans to the back of the newlywed's vehicle originated long ago when items which would produce noise were tied to the back of the couple's carriage to scare away evil spirits.

 

 

In the rhyme something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, blue is symbolic of the blood of royalty, since both the bride and groom were once considered to be royal on their wedding day.

 

In Pennsylvania, Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.

 

The kiss that is given by the bride to the groom at the end of the wedding ceremony originates from the earliest times when the couple would actually make love for the first time under the eyes of half the village!

It is customary, near the end of the reception, for the single female guests to gather around the bride who will throw her bouquet over her shoulder for one of them to catch. Originally the bride would actually throw one of her shoes over her shoulder during this ritual. Tradition says that whoever catches the bouquet shall be the next to marry.

 

In 2005 the average bride was 24 years old. The average groom was 28.

 

Thrice a bridesmaid, never a bride is an old charm that can be broken by being a bridesmaid seven times.

 

The tradition of bridesmaids dressing the same as each other and in similar style to the bride comes from ancient days when it was believed that evil spirits have a more difficult time distinguishing which one is the bride and putting a hex on her.

 

 

The most frequent number of bridesmaids is 4 (including the maid of honour) 62% of weddings have a flower girl while 56% have a ring bearer.

 

The reason that the engagement ring and wedding band is worn on the left hand is because the ancient Egyptians thought that the vein in that hand went directly to the heart.

 

The average wedding cost $18,874.00 with 186 guests.

The average engagement period is 16 months which is up from 11 months.

 

74% of all brides receive a diamond engagement ring. Of those 60% are involved in picking out their ring, while 3% actually pick it themselves.

 

The practice of giving or exchanging engagement rings began in 1477 when the Roman Emperor, Maximilian 1 gave Mary of Burgandy a diamond ring as an engagement prersent.

 

80% of brides plan formal weddings.

 

8% of all internet users are engaged to be married.

 

 

Cutting the wedding cake together, still a predominant ritual at weddings, symbolizes the couple's unity.

 

In old England it was traditional to bake a ring into the wedding cake as a symbol of bliss and happiness. The guest whose piece of cake contained the ring, it was said, could look forward to a full year of uninterrupted happiness.

 

In times past, if a young man encountered a blind person, a pregnant woman or a monk while on his way to propose to his intended bride, it was believed that the marriage would be doomed if he continued along because these images were thought to be bad omens.

The average second wedding costs $12,000.00 but couples spend nearly double first time couples on their honeymoons.

 

Weddings comprise a $25.3 billion dollar industry.

 

In the U.S. 85% of all weddings take place within a church or synagogue.

 

August is the top month for weddings with an average of 10.2% taking place. June comes in a close second with 9.9%.

 

37% of all brides plan their weddings for 7 to 12 months.

According to English folklore, Saturday, the most popular American choice, is the unluckiest day to marry.

 

The number of marriages in the U.S. have averaged 2.25 - 2.4 million every year for the past 20 years.

 

The veil dates back to ancient Rome when it was flame yellow, always worn over the face and called a flammeum.

 

For the past 20 years one third of all marriages in the U.S. are remarriages.

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