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Johnsen-Coleman Engagement
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 07/30/10 - Roy and Glynda Johnsen of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyson Marie Johnsen of Augusta, to Jeremiah David Coleman of Augusta, son of Chuck and Sue Coleman of Toccoa. (Full Story) |
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Mooney-English Engagement
Last Updated: 3:42 PM 07/23/10 - Terry and Rhonda Mooney of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Gail Mooney of Oxford, to Christopher Autman English of Oxford, son of Gerald and Cindy English of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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Whitmer-Osment Engagement
Last Updated: 12:48 PM 07/17/10 - David Whitmer of McDonough and Sherrie Whitmer of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Shellie Marie Whitmer, to Brandon Todd Osment, son of Jeff and Felisa Osment of Covington. (Full Story) |
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VanHorn-Moody Engagement
Last Updated: 12:41 PM 07/17/10 - Gene and Debra VanHorn of Kingston, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Danielle VanHorn of Kingston, to Dwight Lanny Moody Jr., son of Lanny Moody of Covington and Gloria Lee of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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Patton-Withers Engagement
Last Updated: 12:34 PM 07/17/10 - Edward and Julie Patton of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Patton, to Erik Robert Withers, son of Mike and Beth Withers of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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Etheredge-Caldwell Engagement
Last Updated: 12:21 PM 07/17/10 - Rodney and Sandra Etheredge of Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter, Callie Anne Etheredge of Monroe, to Brian David Caldwell of Monroe, son of Scot and DeeDee Caldwell of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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McDaniel-Smith Engagement
Last Updated: 5:03 PM 07/09/10 - Lois McDaniel of Conyers announces the engagement of her daughter, Katherine Morelle McDaniel, to Benjamin Corley Smith, son of Cathy and Benny Gresham of Grayson and Eddie and Marsha Smith of Covington. (Full Story) |
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Harmon-Sager Engagement
Last Updated: 5:01 PM 07/09/10 - Robert and Annette Harmon of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Priscilla Amber Harmon of Atlanta, to Brenden Christopher Sager of Atlanta, son of Ray and Susan Sager of Pittsburgh, Pa. (Full Story) |
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Stowers-Bowen Engagement
Last Updated: 4:32 PM 06/24/10 - Mr. and Mrs. William Gray Stowers of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Wells Stowers, to Opie Dean Bowen of Lake Park, Ga., son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dean Bowen of Lake Park. (Full Story) |
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Montgomery-Henderson Engagement
Last Updated: 4:27 PM 06/24/10 - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Montgomery of Brookshire, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Tricia Marie Montgomery, to Samuel Anthony “Skip” Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lee Henderson of Greensburg, Pa. (Full Story) |
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01. In China, it is traditional for brides to wear what color?
A. White
B. Red
C. Gold
02. What is the average cost of an American wedding today?
A. $25,000
B. $9,000
C. $42,000
03. Wearing a white wedding dress was a trend started by what famous bride?
A. Queen Elizabeth
B. Mary Pickford
C. Queen Victoria
04. The song known as “Here Comes The Bride” by Wagner is actually officially titled what?
A. “Wedding March”
B. “Bridal Chorus”
C. “Champagne Trilogy”
05. The mehendi ceremony before an Indian bride’s wedding involves decorating with what?
A. Flowers
B. Silk
C. Henna
06. What is the most popular flower used in American weddings?
A. Rose
B. Carnation
C. Lily
07. What percentage of brides receive a diamond engagement ring?
A. 49%
B. 94%
C. 74%
08. The custom of carrying a bouquet started for what purpose?
A. Decoration
B. Separate bride from bridesmaids
C. Ward off evil spirits
09. Giving almonds as a wedding favor originated from where?
A. Greek legend
B. Egyptian myth
C. British royalty
10. The word “bride” means what in old English?
A. Maid
B. Cook
C. Helper
11. What is the largest diamond mining company in the world?
A. De Beers
B. Zales
C. Tiffany & Co.
12. When she married Donald Trump, supermodel Melania Knauss wore a $100,000 gown by what designer?
A. Vera Wang
B. Monique Lhullier
C. Christian Dior
13. A round, brilliant cut diamond has how many facets?
A. 108
B. 58
C. 76
14. What is the length of an average honeymoon?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 12 days
15. What is the average age for brides/grooms in the US?
A. 22 brides/25 grooms
B. 25 brides/27 grooms
C. 27 brides/29 grooms
16. What is the most popular month for weddings?
A. July
B. June
C. August
17. Where is the most popular destination wedding for US couples?
A. Hawaii
B. Las Vegas
C. Bahamas
18. About 62% of weddings have a what?
A. Flower girl
B. Buffet reception
C. Wedding cake
19. In Northern Africa, what is thrown at the married couple as a symbol of fertility?
A. Coins
B. Figs
C. Wheat
20. Wedding veils from ancient Rome were what color?
A. White B. Black C. Yellow
Wedding Trivia Quiz Bonus Questions:
21. How many glasses of wine are in one case of wine?
22. Gerbera daisies, lavender, hibiscus, marigold and jasmine are all popular wedding flowers that are in season when? Answer
Wedding Trivia Quiz Answers
01. B. Red 02. A. $25,000 03. C. Queen Victoria 04. B. “Bridal Chorus” 05. C. Henna 06. A. Rose 07. C. 74% 08. C. Ward off evil spirits 09. A. Greek legend 10. B. Cook 11. A. De Beers 12. C. Christian Dior 13. B. 58 14. A. 7 days 15. C. 27 brides/29 grooms 16. B. June 17. B. Las Vegas 18. A. Flower girl 19. B. Figs 20. C. Yellow 21. 48 glasses of wine 22. Summer
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A: Many ancient cultures believed that the left middle finger contained the “vein of love”, which ran from the left ‘ring’ finger directly to the heart. Thus expressions of love such as rings were worn on said finger.
Q: From where do we get the word “diamond”?
A: According to philologists (people who study the history of words) the word diamond comes from the Ancient Greek term ”adamant”, which meant steady, eternal or indestructible. Diamonds were believed to be invincible, indestructible, and exceedingly strong.
Q: How did the word “betrothed” come into existence?
A: Again, philology tells us the modern word “betrothed” comes from the old Anglo-Saxon word “troweth”, a word associated with truth and loyalty. To be” betrothed” in Middle English meant to have had taken an oath or sworn fidelity to another. Nowadays, to be betrothed means having vows of eternal loyalty at a wedding ceremony.
Q: Is there a difference between being ‘wed’ and being ’betrothed’?
A: Interesting tid-bit here… In its modern usage, to be ‘wed’ is to be declared married by secular institution, while to be ‘betrothed’ is to be declared married by a religious entity.
Q: What was the smallest engagement ring know to have been offered?
A: The smallest engagement ring known in history was given to the two year old Princess Mary, daughter to the infamous King Henry VIII of England’s House of Tudor. She had been betrothed by her parents by-proxy to another infant, Prince Dauphin of France. The ring was specially made to fit her tiny finger.
Q: What is a “princess engagement ring”, and how does it differ from a regular engagement ring?
A: A princess engagement ring was an early English design that consisted of three to five diamonds arranged in a row across the top of the ring. Though no current differences exist between the two terms, in pre-Magna Carta England there existed laws stating that only royalty or church officials could possess rings consisting of multiple stones.
Q: From where and when did the custom of a ‘wedding band’ on top of a ‘betrothal ring’ (engagement ring) originate?
A: No one can really say, as the concept of gifting two rings (one before and another after a wedding) is a rather recent phenomenon of current prevailing Western cultural ideals which some researches have noted seems to have sprung up quite organically across the globe some 100 or so years ago.
Q: How and where did the traditional engagement ring and wedding band "guard" originate?
A: In 1761, King George III first introduced the tradition of the "keeper," or guard ring. He presented a band encircled with diamonds to his bride, Queen Charlotte. Today such rings continue their popularity as a wedding or an anniversary band.
Q: In which country was it traditional for the bridegroom to give a ring to everyone who attended the wedding ceremony?
A: The custom existed in Persia.
FYI: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert gave out six dozen rings, each engraved with the queen's profile, at their wedding ceremony.
