Can you pass the wedding quiz?

Wed., June 1, 2005

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Have you recently become engaged and are looking forward to planning your wedding? Whether you’re in the initial stages or nearly through, planning a wedding can be a lot of work. For many, etiquette is a must. How well do you know your way around the traditional wedding do’s and don’ts?

Take this quiz and find out.

1) What is not an appropriate way to recognize a deceased family member?

A) Reserving an empty seat at the ceremony

B) Placing a single flower upon the altar

C) Mentioning the deceased’s name in the invitation

2) Who gives the first toast at the reception?

A) Bride’s father

B) Best man

C) Maid of honor

3) How should thank-you cards be written?

A) Typed

B) Handwritten

C) Either is acceptable

4) What does the bride pay for?

A) Invitations

B) Officiate’s fee

C) Limousine

5) Who should not host the bridal shower?

A) Bride’s friend

B) Maid of honor

C) Bride’s sister

6) What is considered to be a no-no on the gift list?

A) Money

B) Appliances

C) Furniture

7) What shouldn’t the bride wear on her wedding day?

A) Watch

B) Earrings

C) Necklace

8) Who should raise their glasses during the first toast?

A) Bride and groom

B) Best man

C) Maid of honor

9) What should be included with the invitations?

A) List of gift registries

B) Directions to the ceremony and reception

C) Note requesting that children remain at home

10) When should the wedding cake be cut?

A) Beginning of the reception

B) After dinner

C) Either is appropriate

11) What is not a responsibility of the maid of honor?

A) Holding the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony

B) Making the travel arrangements to the ceremony

C) Helping with the thank-you notes

12) Who pays for the honeymoon?

A) Bride

B) Bride’s parents

C) Groom

Answers: 1) C, 2) B, 3) B, 4) A, 5) C, 6) A, 7) A, 8) C, 9) B, 10) C, 11) B, 12) C.

How well did you do?

Don’t worry if you missed some. These rules apply to how things are traditionally handled — none of them are set in stone. Many couples, in fact, choose to break with tradition, so go ahead and do things as you see fit.