1. Marriage customs & traditions
Unit 3 – Chapter 9

2. United states Based upon __________________
Groom asks the ________________ for _______________ before proposal
Bride wears ___________, receive a _____________ ring made of gold, something _________, something ___________, something ____________________, something _________________
There are several ______________ leading up to wedding to help couple get things they need for their future life together - bridal shower, ____________________________, etc.

3. Many couples add _______________ traditions to their ceremony that has been passed down through ______________ from the ___________
_____________ party consist of ______________, groomsmen, _______________________, ring bearer
Ceremony is either _____________ or _________ & sealed with a kiss
A __________________ follows ceremony
Bride & Groom go on a _____________________

4. African Americans “____________________________” ritual.
Either at the _________________ or at the ________________
signify their _______________ into a _____________ and their creation of a new family by symbolically “__________________” their former _________________, former problems and concerns, and jumping over the broom to enter upon a new adventure as wife and husband.

5. Korea
Bride wears a _______________ (short jacket with long sleeves) with 2 long ____________ which are tied to form the otkorum. A ________, a full length, high waisted wrap around __________ is worn. _________ shaped shoes make of ___________, are worn with ________________
Groom - A jacket (____________) and trousers (__________) and an overcoat (turumagi) are worn. The jacket has ___________ sleeves, the trousers are roomy and tied with straps at the ankles. A vest may be worn over the shirt. A ___________________(moja) could be worn.
Bride & groom take __________ sips of ___________ from three different ____________. Three was chosen b/c it is an ____________ number and _________________ believe that it is sacred. __________ means _______________________________.

6. Guest at the wedding ___________________ at the happy couple
Guest at the wedding ___________________ at the happy couple. These objects are ___________________ (symbolizing respect) and _____________________________ (symbolizing diligence).
After the wedding ceremony, friends of the groom take off his _____________, tie a rope around the _________________, and start beating soles of his feet with _______________________________________(fish).
After the wedding _____________________ parents throw some _________________ to the bride. If the bride takes some nuts she'll get many ___________________
__________________ are a symbol for a ______________________________ marriage
________________ are a symbol of _____________________and may be represented on the woman's sash.

7. The Amish
Wedding is a __________ until about ___________ prior to ceremony
_______________ through ____________________ – after the harvest
Usually on ______________________ & _____________________
Morning ___________________, marriage ceremony, & then ________
___________ to _____________ pm
Take place at ______________________ home
Usually _______________ or more guests
Bride’s mother sews _____________________
Usually _____________________ (blue or purple)

8. _________________ is present in many dishes at the reception
None of the following… ____________, rings, _________________, flowers or ___________________
Bride & Groom make sure that every __________________ person who is __________ years has a partner for the ___________________
_________________ is present in many dishes at the reception
Mother provides meals & prepares them with family & friends
Groom starts growing ______________ day after wedding
Popular gifts include __________________, linens, ____________, fabric, and ________________

9. Scottish Pre-wedding tradition of “_______________________________”
taken by surprise
covered with ___________ substances, such as ___________, various sauces, __________________, etc
_______________ around town to a few __________ for all to see

10. German
Before wedding people ____________ a large number of __________ and make the bride and groom _______________________________. (proves they can work together)
In small villages friends of the bride and groom will ____________ the bride and __________ her somewhere. The groom then has to ________________ to find her, usually in a _________________
After the couple are married, a __________ is positioned between two _______________ where both the newlyweds must _______________ working together.
wedding bands on their _______________ not their ___________

11. India
Traditionally ____________ affairs with several _____________________________
“_______________”/ “Henna”, practice of ___________________ intricate patterns on bride’s _______________________________
During the ceremony the groom has to _______________________ prior to entering the alter and everyone is either out to _________________ the groom’s shoes or __________________ them
_____________________ are obligated to try to steal the grooms shoes
__________________, on the other hand, must protect the shoes and hide them

12. Swedish bride to carry _______________ in her __________________
__________________ from her ___________ in ______________ shoe
__________________ from her ___________ in the ___________ shoe
guests may get an opportunity to __________ the bride or groom.
If bride goes to restroom, women at the reception line up to kiss the groom.
If groom exits the room and is out of sight, the men line up to kiss the bride.

13. GREECE:
Guest drop ___________ on the floor at ________________ and scream “_______”
Jewish:
When ceremony is almost over (right before the kiss) he breaks a ___________ with his _________________ and the guests shout “______________________!”
At reception the “Chair Dance” AKA “____________________________”

14. CHINA: FRANCE: Bride and Groom both _________________________
There are also lots of ________________ decorations
FRANCE:
Friends gather outside the __________________________________
Then they ________________ & ________________ together and yell & scream to __________________________ the newlyweds.

15. ~ write examples from pictures
Japan:
Bride wears VERY ____________________ dress with long _____________ and a unique ___________________
NON-TRADITIONAL:
~ write examples from pictures