Wedding Traditions
Wedding Music
Brian and Carley
Popular Wedding Movies
Wedding Vacabulary
100
Brides and Bridesmaids wore similar ones of these in order to confuse evil spirits.
Dresses
100

Popular title of Wagner's Bridal Chorus which became widely used in weddings after Queen Victoria's eldest daughter married the Crown Prince of Prussia on January 25, 1858. 

Here Comes the Bride

100
Activities, other than weddings, that draw visitors to Brian and Carley's wedding venue.

Hiking, kayaking, fishing, climbing.

100
This is a remake of a Spencer Tracy classic about a nervous father unready to face the fact that his little girl is now a woman. The preparations for the extravagant wedding also provide additional comic moments.
"Father of the Bride"
100
The bride, groom, both their parents, and the male and female attendants.
The wedding party
200
These were originally made of strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits.
Wedding bouquets
200

Princess Diana walked down the aisle to this classical piece at her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles.

Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke.

200

Number of days between Carley and Brian's birthdays.

10

200
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.
"My Best Friends Wedding"
200
The walk the wedding party takes up the aisle before the ceremony.
The Processional
300
When a Groom used to steal his Bride from her tribe, he was forced to carry her kicking and screaming. This act of thievery has evolved into this more romantic gesture.
Carrying the bride over the threshold
300
This person is the ringmaster of the reception. They get everyone ready for the Speeches, The cutting of the cake, The First Dances, The Dancing with the parents, keeping people informed of the events happening throughout the evening.
DJ
300

Location of Brian and Carley's first date.

ISU gym - rowing machines.

300
A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other.
"The Princess Bride"
300
Also known as members of the wedding party. They're friends and family members that you've asked to play a special role whether as best man, usher, or groomsman.
The attendants
400
This is believed to contain the "vein of love" that leads directly to the heart.
Ring Finger
400
This was a popular wedding song in the early 1970's. This brother & sister duo, sings about "White lace and promises", "A kiss for luck and we're on our way".
We've Only Just Begun by Carpenters
400

Amount of time Carley and Brian dated before becoming engaged.

Six years, 94 days.

400

A reporter goes after the real story of a small-town bride with a man-eater reputation.

Runaway Bride

400
The main male attendant and your witness to the marriage. He's responsible for handling some of the arrangements and supplying reassurance.
The Best Man
500
In ancient times, it was believed that a Bride was especially lucky on her wedding day. Guests would sometimes tear at her dress for a souvenir piece of good luck to take home. This tradition was started from her desire to offer a good luck souvenir, and prevent guests from bothering her (and her dress!) during her reception...
The bouquet toss
500

The pair who traditionally take the floor immediately following the bride and grooms first dance.

Bride and her father.

500

Specific site of Carley and Brian's engagement.

Christmas tree, Millennium Park, Chicago.

500
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
"Four Weddings and a Funeral"
500

Formal or personalized, the bride and groom exchange these.

Vows

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