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I Do! I Do! Trivia Quiz


You see those words and the first thing that comes to mind is 'marriage'. This is a little quiz about marriage.

A multiple-choice quiz by suzi_greer. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
suzi_greer
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,694
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
708
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Question 1 of 10
1. Las Vegas, Nevada is known as 'The Marriage Capital of the World'. Vegas earned that title since about 5% of all wedding licenses issued in the U.S. have been issued in the county that includes Las Vegas. The city hosts nearly 10,000 weddings every month for a number of reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. At many American weddings, you see the bride throw her bouquet and the bride or groom throw the bride's garter. Why was this traditionally done? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which pop star got married to her high school sweetheart in Las Vegas in 2004?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )
Question 4 of 10
4. Las Vegas is famous for themed weddings. There are several types of themed weddings. What is a "destination wedding"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In many countries, it is tradition for the husband-to-be to go out with his friends on the eve of his wedding. How did this custom get started? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Sometimes weddings and common sense just don't go together. True or false: U.S. prisoners, regardless of state, do not have the right to marry--though first cousins can marry.


Question 7 of 10
7. Is polygamy legal in the United States? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. There are a lot of traditions when it comes to weddings. Which one of the following is NOT part of a well-known wedding rhyme? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. And speaking of traditions, here's an oldie but goodie: brides in white dresses. Is it true or false that brides in most English-speaking countries started wearing white during the 20th century?


Question 10 of 10
10. Occasionally saying 'I Do!' is just not worth the time, trouble or money spent. Although logic sometimes goes out the window when people get married, some excesses just don't add up. Which of the following is *not* true? Hint



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1. Las Vegas, Nevada is known as 'The Marriage Capital of the World'. Vegas earned that title since about 5% of all wedding licenses issued in the U.S. have been issued in the county that includes Las Vegas. The city hosts nearly 10,000 weddings every month for a number of reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Only a one day waiting period

Actually, there is not a waiting period. If you are from the U.S., over 18 and can prove it, you can get married immediately. Non-citizens who get married in Vegas may need special documentation to guarantee that the marriage is recognized in their country.

February 14th, Valentine's Day, has historically been the most popular day. December 31st, New Year's Eve, has been the second most popular day for weddings in Vegas.
2. At many American weddings, you see the bride throw her bouquet and the bride or groom throw the bride's garter. Why was this traditionally done?

Answer: To keep the guests from tearing off parts of the bride's dress

According to the "Bride's Book of Etiquette", the tradition of the bride throwing both her bouquet and garter was started to replace the tradition in ancient times of women tearing off parts of the bride's gown as a token of good luck. Kind of tough if you're planning to sell the dress on eBay!
3. Which pop star got married to her high school sweetheart in Las Vegas in 2004?

Answer: Britney Spears

Britney Spears married Jason Alexander (not of "Seinfeld" fame) in 2004. The two had grown up together, and she had invited him to Vegas. Then she reputedly suggested that they get married. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no need for a blood test and no waiting period in Vegas, the two took the big step. Fifty-five hours later, after a honeymoon in a suite, the marriage was annulled.
4. Las Vegas is famous for themed weddings. There are several types of themed weddings. What is a "destination wedding"?

Answer: Bride, groom & attendees go away from home for a ceremony

A destination wedding means that the entire wedding party goes someplace away from home, usually to an exclusive or exotic location. Hawaii is a very popular place in the U.S. for destination weddings. The state hosts about 25,000 destination weddings yearly.

Some other types of weddings are: very formal, formal, semi-formal, informal, military, double wedding, candlelight ceremony, outdoor, garden and at-home.
5. In many countries, it is tradition for the husband-to-be to go out with his friends on the eve of his wedding. How did this custom get started?

Answer: Military send off, like going off to war

The bachelor or stag party supposedly started in fifth-century Sparta. Spartan soldiers would toast one another on the eve of a wedding, like warriors going to battle. Military compatriots would feast, but no one knows how or if these events got out of hand.

In modern times, some stag parties are much more memorable than the wedding, have been written up in newspapers, have resulted in arrests or breakups before the wedding took place, and provided fodder for really funny movies and sequels.
6. Sometimes weddings and common sense just don't go together. True or false: U.S. prisoners, regardless of state, do not have the right to marry--though first cousins can marry.

Answer: False

Unless the laws are at the federal level, each US state has its own idea of what is acceptable, even when it comes to marriage. In the majority of states, marriage between first cousins is banned completely or banned with exceptions, or completely illegal--it's considered incest.

Some states accept first cousin marriages if they were wed in a state where it's acceptable. The United States Supreme Court got involved where prison rights and marriages were concerned and determined that prisoners do have the right to wed with some exceptions. State laws for the state where the prisoner is located also apply, and the prison superintendent must give permission. Sounds like a lot of 'ifs, ands, and buts', so just wait till you're released!
7. Is polygamy legal in the United States?

Answer: It is illegal in the U.S.

Polygamy, or marriage to more than one person at a time, is not legal in any state in the US (2012 data). Although it is officially illegal, followers of certain religions practice polygamy in some areas of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
8. There are a lot of traditions when it comes to weddings. Which one of the following is NOT part of a well-known wedding rhyme?

Answer: Something Used

The old saying is 'something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue (and a sixpence in her shoe)'.

Something old represents continuity. New shows hope and optimism. Borrowed (hopefully from someone happily married for a long time), shows carry over from the person borrowed from. Blue is a sign of purity and a six pence for wealth and security.
9. And speaking of traditions, here's an oldie but goodie: brides in white dresses. Is it true or false that brides in most English-speaking countries started wearing white during the 20th century?

Answer: False

Actually, the wedding of Queen Victoria in 1840 was the start of the tradition in the English-speaking world. Before Queen Victoria's wedding, brides wore what the family could afford. Interestingly, in Japan white had always been the prime color of choice.
10. Occasionally saying 'I Do!' is just not worth the time, trouble or money spent. Although logic sometimes goes out the window when people get married, some excesses just don't add up. Which of the following is *not* true?

Answer: 44 billion dollars was spent on a wedding in Dubai in 1981.

Sorry, Dubai is grand, but I mistakenly put a 'b' in front of 'illion'. It was actually only 44 million dollars that a Sheik spent in 1981 on his wedding within the United Arab Emirates.

In 1853, Belgium's Emperor Leopold II was too ill to attend his wedding so his brother Charles stood in for him.

One man (Giovanni Vigliotti) got married 104 times in 15 countries from 1949 to 1981. He was sentenced to 34 years, put in prison in 1983, and died there in 1991.

It's estimated that 9½ million couples get married in China each year (2011 data).
Source: Author suzi_greer

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