THE BRIDE
THE GROOM
THE COUPLE
THE WEDDING
WEDDING TRIVIA
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What is the bride's full birth name?

Linnea Marie Nelson

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What is the groom's full name?

Erik Buchsmann

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Who said I love you first?

Linnea

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When is the wedding?

June 8th 2025

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Diamonds are graded on 4 things. What are they?

Cut, clarity, carat, and color.

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What is Linnea's ethnicity/background

Caucasian – Mennonite + Swedish

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Name three sports Erik played growing up

hockey, basketball, volleyball

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How many kids do the couple want to have?

2-3 children

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What are the wedding theme colours?

sky blue + white

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Wedding bands are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Why did this become a custom?

It was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.

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What was Linnea's first job?

Waverley Eye Care

(Fort whyte - first volunteer)

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Where was Erik born?

Germany

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Where did the couple meet?

At U of M

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Where are the newly weds going for their honeymoon?

Whistler

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Many wedding invitations have RSVP on them. What does RSVP stand for?

Repondez si'l vous plait

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How old was Linnea when she had her first kiss

17 years old

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How many siblings does Erik have and what are their names?

3; Stefan, Diana, Sofia

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How many months have Linnea and Erik officially been dating before they got engaged?

16 months

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What church and what city are they getting married at?

Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren, Winnipeg

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In the rhyme 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue;' what does 'blue' symbolize?

Purity, fidelity, and love

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What is Linnea's favorite flower

roses + lilies

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What is Erik's favourite thing about Linnea?

Her heart and personality

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What did Matt and Veronica do on their first date?

  • skating at forks
  • starbucks
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What is the date and location of their engagement? And how did Erik propose?

March 16th 2024

Erik proposed in a private clearing on a walk at Pine Ridge Hollow with the most perfect ring! 

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Why do couples in Germany cut logs at their wedding?

In Germany, newlyweds must instantly put their bond to the test by working together to saw a log in half in front of all their guests. The act is intended to showcase the bride and groom's ability to work together and face the obstacles that may come throughout their marriage.

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