International Wedding Quiz

How much do you know about wedding practices worldwide? Wedding planners who receive their Marriott hotel wedding certification program have to pass a certification test covering global wedding traditions and trend;, catered cuisine including traditional foods as well as those served at Jewish, Indian, Persian and Asian weddings; champagne, wine and spirits, and hosting expertise.

Test your knowledge with this sample of international wedding questions:

1. What is the “Ketubah”?

a. A canopy under which the Jewish wedding ceremony is conducted
b. A marriage contract
c. Name given to the wedding ceremony itself
d. Name given to the time between the wedding ceremony and the reception

2. Which of the following elements is not traditionally associated with Indian weddings?

a. The couple holds hands
b. A sacred fire is lit
c. Bride and groom are showered with flower petals
d. Black clothing is worn.

3. Which of the following time periods is favored by Muslims for weddings?

a. Shawwal
b. Muharram
c. Ramadan
d. Salamadan

4. During a military wedding ceremony, if the groom wears a sword, the bride:

a. Stands to his right
b. Stands to his left

5. What is NOT a typical Indian menu item?

a. Ras Malai
b. Chicken Tikka
c. Labni
d. Rogan Josh

Correct answers:

1.b, 2.d, 3.a, 4.a, 5.c