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Wedding Myths Quiz
by Naina Mistry for the Discovery Channel

Here comes the bride, all dressed in ... blue? Why do brides wear white, anyway? Take this quiz and see if you know the truth behind the "white wedding" and other traditions associated with tying the knot.
1
Rice should not be thrown at weddings because it is potentially harmful to birds.
2
The tradition of the white wedding dress dates back hundreds of years.
3
June is by far the most popular month for weddings.
4
Saturday is the unluckiest day to get married, according to English folklore.
5
Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once believed that this finger had a vein that led directly to the heart.
6
Valentine's Day is the most popular time of year for marriage proposals.
Valentine's Day Card (Image credit: Archive Photos)
7
Saturday, July 7, was the most sought-after wedding date for 2007.
8
The white wedding dress traditionally symbolizes the virginity of the bride.
9
The tradition of the diamond engagement ring began as a 20th-century marketing campaign by the diamond industry.
Regent Diamond (Image credit: Reunion des Musees Nationaux/Robert Harding Picture Library)
10
Many vendors--such as caterers, florists, and photographers--charge more for weddings than they do for other events.
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