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Loden-Matthews Engagement
Last Updated: 10:03 AM 03/08/10 - Darrell and Sheila Loden of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley A. Loden of Conyers, to Jonathan C. Matthews of Covington, son of Jerry and Joyce Matthews of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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Myers-Watts Engagement
Last Updated: 10:03 AM 03/08/10 - Jeanette and Bill Myers of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Myers of Covington, to Cooper Watts of Conyers, son of Jane and Mark Watts of Conyers. (Full Story) |
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Repasz-Easton Engagement
Last Updated: 10:02 AM 03/08/10 - Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Rhonda Repasz of Columbia, Ill., formerly of Conyers, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Repasz of Williamsville, Ill., formerly of Conyers, to Taylor Franklin Easton of Williamsville, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Lori Easton of Rochester, Ill. (Full Story) |
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Carr-Stewart Engagement
Last Updated: 10:41 AM 02/19/10 - Marty and Debra Carr of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine L. Carr of Atlanta, to Dustin S. Stewart of Atlanta, son of Ron and Terry Stewart of Covington. (Full Story) |
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Dew-Dineen Engagement
Last Updated: 10:41 AM 02/19/10 - Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dew Jr. of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Michelle Dew of Atlanta, to Michael Francis Dineen of Conyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dineen of Hyde Park, Mass. (Full Story) |
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Lewis-Long Engagement
Last Updated: 10:40 AM 02/19/10 - David and Jean Lewis of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Simone’ Lewis of Rincon, Ga., to Robert Long of Rincon, son of Darlene Nieves of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and Bobby Long of Villa Rica, Ga. (Full Story) |
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Parris-Long Engagement
Last Updated: 10:40 AM 02/19/10 - Pete Parris of Rockdale and Denise Prater of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Parris of McDonough, to Daniel Long of McDonough, son of Kenneth Long and Barbara Long of McDonough. (Full Story) |
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Higbie-Barnett Engagement
Last Updated: 12:44 PM 02/11/10 - Carol and Bruce Higbie of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Grace Higbie, to John Royal Barnett, son of Steven and Shelly Barnett of Monroe. (Full Story) |
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Barrow-Culverhouse Engagement
Last Updated: 12:44 PM 02/11/10 - Jessica Latisha Violet Barrow of Oxford and Jason Charles Culverhouse of Covington announce their forthcoming marriage. (Full Story) |
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Patonay-LaBarge Engagement
Last Updated: 9:59 AM 02/08/10 - Doctors Gábor and Nóra Patonay of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Corinne Patonay, to Dustin Allan LaBarge, son of Mr. Allan and Mrs. Pauline LaBarge of Hoschton. (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.
