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Spanish/Hispanic Wedding Customs

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

The engagement ring is worn on the left hand and the wedding band on the ______________ .

a)

right hand

b)

left hand

c)

bride's necklace

d)

left or right hand (it doesn't matter)

2.

A traditional way to raise money for the couple is by cutting up the ______________ and selling it.

a)

arras

b)

groom's tie

c)

groom's jacket

d)

bride's veil

3.

The ______________ are the witnesses of the ceremony.

a)

curas

b)

padrinos

c)

convites

d)

arras

4.

The wedding feast is called a/an ______________.

a)

banquete/convite

b)

detalle

c)

arra

d)

padrino

5.

During the first dance, guests surround the couple in the shape of a ______________.

a)

circle

b)

star

c)

half-moon

d)

heart

6.

The arras are traditionally blessed by ______________.

a)

the sponsors

b)

a convite

c)

a priest

d)

los padrinos

7.

Traditionally, the single women wear ______________. The woman who loses hers will be first to marry.

a)

arras

b)

upside-down pins

c)

heart pins

d)

detalles

8.

Using a rope or rosary during the ceremony represents ______________.

a)

protection from illness or disease

b)

the tight bond of the new couple

c)

the support the new couple has from the community

d)

protection of the union

9.

The flower girl and ring bearer dress as ______________ of the bride and groom.

a)

the parents

b)

the favorite animals

c)

mini versions

d)

the favorite celebrities

10.

Arras are ______________ and there are 13 of them.

a)

unity coins

b)

hand lanterns

c)

upside-down pins

d)

groomsmen

11.

After marrying, the town registrar presents the couple with their ______________.

a)

convites

b)

detalles

c)

wedding certificate

d)

libro de familia

12.

______________ were traditionally used to light the way to the bride's home.

a)

lamp posts

b)

hand lanterns

c)

rosaries

d)

paper lanterns (on the ground)

13.

The wedding is paid for by ______________.

a)

detalles

b)

corbatas

c)

the city or town

d)

sponsors

14.

Brides used to wear ______________ dresses, but now it's more common to wear white.

a)

black

b)

red

c)

beige

d)

pink

15.

During the feast, the guests go to the head table to give a gift to the couple and the couple comes around to hand out ______________.

a)

convites

b)

libros de familia

c)

monedas

d)

detalles

16.

Guests typically throw ______________ or rose petals as the couple leaves the ceremony.

a)

padrinos

b)

popcorn

c)

rice

d)

detalles

17.

In addition to cake, ______________ are also a common dessert.

a)

apple tarts

b)

chocolate truffles

c)

almond cookies

d)

walnut cookies

18.

______________ flowers are common in both decorations and in the bouquet.

a)

tulip

b)

orange blossom

c)

rose

d)

lavender