Wedding planning
Romance in media & history
SURVIVING THINGS
Chicago
Shawnda's journey in pics
100

This 4-letter acronym is printed on invitations to let the couple know if you're coming

What is RSVP

100

This is the name of cinderella's prince

Who is Prince Charming?

100

This clear electrolyte-heavy drink, usually marketed for toddlers, is the "holy grail" of morning-after hangover prevention.

What is Pedialyte?

100

This 1,451-foot skyscraper was the tallest building in the world for 25 years and is still often referred to by locals as "The Sears Tower."

What is "the Willis Tower?"
200

When a couple decides to ditch the big guest list and tie the knot in secret (or with just a few witnesses).

What is elopement?

200

This 2003 holiday film follows eight different couples in London, featuring a famous scene with cue cards at a doorstep.

What is Love Actually?

200

To scare off a Mountain Lion, you should never run; instead, you should maintain eye contact and try to look this.

What is larger/bigger?

200

This legendary NBA player led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the 1990s and has a statue at the United Center.

Who is Michael Jordan?

200

Shawnda's age in these pics - slide 4

What is 23?

300

Couples in this major U.S. city face the highest average wedding costs in the country, often exceeding $80,000.

What is New York City?

300

This 0 BC power couple had a romance that spanned two continents

Antony and Cleopatra

300

This common itchy plant is identified by the rhyme "Leaves of three, let it be."

What is poison ivy?

300

In one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century, the city successfully reversed the flow of this body of water to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan.

What is the Chicago River?

300

Shawnda's age in these pics - slide 5

What is 15?

400

Brides looking to save on attire might buy a "Floor Model" dress at a steep discount, commonly known as this type of sale.

What is a Sample Sale?

400

audrey hepburn escapes her royal lifestyle in this 1950s rom com 

What is the Roman Holiday

400

This common household item, often found in a bathroom, is highly flammable and makes an excellent fire-starter when smeared with petroleum jelly

What is a cotton ball?

400

This pungent, wormwood-based liqueur is a Chicago staple often described as tasting like "burnt rubber" or "gasoline."

What is Malort?

400

Shawnda's age in this pic - slide 6

What is 3?

500

This flower, often used as a "filler," is surprisingly one of the most cost-effective ways to create high-volume decor on a budget.

What is Baby’s Breath? (Or Carnations)

500

This was the male love interest in Pride & Prejudice

Who is Mr Darcy?

500

Contrary to popular belief, you should never eat this for hydration; your body uses too much internal energy to melt it, leading to hypothermia.

What is snow?

500

This "Murder Castle" owner famously preyed on visitors during the 1893 World's Fair.

Who is H.H. Holmes?

500

The caption of this photo (slide 5) of Shawnda and her grandma from 2012

What is "me & grams! Happy 90th bro"?

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