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WHERE IN THE WORLD
WHERE IN THE WORLD
Baumstamm sägen
Where is Germany?
After the ceremony, the bride and groom have to use a two-person crosscut handsaw to cut a large log in half – while still in their bridal clothes. This symbolizes the ways in which they must work together in the future (although, to make it a bit quicker, the log has sometimes already been partially sawn through by the fathers of the bride and groom).
Ooo, your kisses sweeter than honey and guess what? So is my money...
What is "RESPECT"
by Aretha Franklin
The General Mills Company introduced this in 1979. Highly effective marketing led to great success for General Mills, which sold approximately 1.8 million cases in its first year alone.
What is Josh's favorite cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios
Year: 1991 This remake of the Spencer Tracy classic, of a parent to a young soon-to-be-wed daughter, a nervous father is unready to face the fact that his little girl is now a woman.
What is "Father Of The Bride"?
Going to the _________.
What is Chapel
Silly Sock Dance
Where is Canada?
In Quebec and other French-speaking parts of Canada, the older, unmarried siblings of the bride and groom perform a dance at the reception while wearing ridiculous, brightly-coloured, knitted socks. Guests can show their approval of the dancing display by tossing money at the siblings, which is then (generously) donated to the bride and groom.
Take me on a date, I deserve a brake and don't forget the flowers every anniversary. 'Cause if you'll treat me right I'll be the perfect wife
What is Dear Future Husband
by Meghan Trainor
The story of this item begins with a man named Milton, who was raised in rural Pennsylvania. He apprenticed for four years, then proceeded to open his first business in Philadelphia in 1876.
What is Josh's favorite candy bar, The Hersey's Chocolate Bar
Year: 1997 “When a woman’s long time friend says he’s engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him with only days before the wedding.
What is My "Best Friend's Wedding"?
It's thrown in lieu of rice.
What is confetti?
The blackening of the bride.
Where is Scotland?
A few days before the wedding, there is the blackening of the bride, where the bride (and sometimes the groom) are captured by friends and family, covered in filthy things like beer, treacle, spoiled fish, feathers, and flour, then paraded through the streets for all to see. The plan is that, if they can get through this trial, marital strife will be a breeze.
Now nothin' can take you away from me. We've been down that road before but that's over now you keep me coming back for more. Baby you're all that I want when you're lyin' here in my arms; I'm findin' it hard to believe.
What is "Heaven"
By Brian Adam
At age 7, Josh started to play this sport.
What is soccer?
Year: 2000 “A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek man and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and culture identity.
What is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
Worn by mothers and grandmothers.
What are corsages?
Breaking the bell
What is Guatemala?
After the wedding, everyone typically goes to the groom’s house. Hanging over the doorway is a white ceramic bell filled with rice, flour, and other different types of grain – all of which represent abundance. As the couple arrives, the mother of the groom welcomes them and ceremonially smashes the bell, bringing the couple good luck and prosperity.
Lying close to you feeling your heart beating and I'm wondering what you're dreaming, wondering if it's me you're seeing...
What is "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing"
By Aerosmith
While kneeling down, a stone was pointy. OUCH -there goes my jointy! March 4th was the date up up up goes my heart rate.
What was the day of Josh' proposal?
“Robbie and Julia are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortunately, fate intervenes to help them discover each other.
What is "The Wedding Singer"?
Some wait for this before they leave the party.
What is the cutting of the cake?
Vykup nevesty or Buying out the bride
Where is Russia?
When a Russian groom comes to pick up his bride, the bridesmaids will meet him at the door with a list of challenges he must pass before he can proceed. He might have to sing songs, recite poems or pay a ransom. Often, his first ransom offer will buy him an alternate bride (usually a male friend in a dress and veil) before he offers more and finally gets his love.
Oh, I remember you drivin' to my house in the middle of the night. I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're about to cry. And I know your favorite songs and you tell me about your dreams; I think I know where you belong I think I know it's with me
What is You Belong With Me
By Taylor Smith
Our love is that long lasting kind; we've been together quite a while. I love you for so many things, your voice, your touch, your kiss, your smile. You love me as I am; I can relax and just be me. Even when my quirks come out, you think they're cute. I'm drawn to you in total trust; I give myself willingly. Your sweet devotion never fails. You love me no matter what. We will have a life full of love and it's all because of you!
What are the things Josh loves MOST about Carly?
Year: 2008 Always shy of commitment, Tom lives as a serial dater. Hannah, his best friend, has wanted to marry and now has found Mr. Right -- just as Tom realizes he really loves Hannah. When she asks him to be in her bridal party, Tom seizes the opportunity to prevent the nuptials and woo her himself.
What is "Maid of Honor"?
Don't forget your ________ for remembering that day!
What is camera?