About Mariel
About Chris
The Couple
Various Wedding Traditions
100

5 brothers and 2 sisters

How many siblings does Mariel have?

100

3 sisters and 1 brother

 How many siblings does Chris have?

100

Purple and Royal Blue

What are the colors they have chosen for their wedding?

100

The bride and groom take three sips each from three flat sake cups, after which their parents do the same, bonding the families together.

What is a Japanese tradition?

200

Blue

What’s the bride’s favorite color?

200

Coffee

What does Chris like to drink the most?

200

Sioux Falls

Where will they live after they get married?

200

Newlyweds must instantly put their bond to the test by working together to saw a log in half in front of all their guests.

What is a German tradition?

300

Network and Security Administration

What degree will Mariel graduate with?

300

Purple

What’s Chris' favorite color?

300

2012 

What year did they first meet?

300

Grooms give their new mother-in-laws wild geese or ducks. The monogamous animals represent the groom’s pure intentions and loyalty to his bride.

What is a Korean tradition?

400

Ultimate Frisbee

What is Mariel’s favorite sport to play?

400

Information Security and Assurance 

What degree does Chris have?

400

April 1, 2020 

When was Chris and Mariel’s first date?

400

Newlyweds dance while their guests pin money on their attire to show generosity and to bring good fortune and in turn, dance with the bride or groom.

What is a Filipino tradition?

500

Tenderloin Steak

What meal does Mariel like that Chris prepares?

500

The Untouchables 1959

What is Chris’ favorite movie?

500

Critique movies and TV shows

What is Chris and Mariel’s favorite thing to do as a couple?

500

As the freshly married bride and groom leave the village, the father of the bride spits on his daughter’s head and chest so as not to jinx their good fortune.

What is a Kenyan tradition?

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