Olive is Wilde
A small college located in Decorah, Iowa, this is Olive's alma mater for her undergraduate degree in Music Edcuation.
What is Luther College?
This is the city where the wedding will take place.
Rockford, Illinois
Thomas met Olive during their time at what local institution of education?
Stillman Valley High School
The Lemon Drop is one of Olive's favorites when she and Thomas are out on a date. What is the base spirit of this light and sweet cocktail?
Vodka (Deep Eddy's Lemon, if you know what you're doing)
This holiday also coincides with the date of Thomas' proposal
New Year's Eve
Olive's primary instrument (the one she has to put together to play...)
What is the clarinet?
An idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations. Also the name of the venue for Olive and Thomas' wedding.
The Standard
This is the color of chocolate, coffee with a splash of cream, and Thomas' hair.
Brown
This type of wine is Olive's go-to order when she can't be sure of anything else on the menu
White Zinfandel
This cocktail restaurant in Rockford was the site of Thomas' proposal to Olive.
Social 509
What is Olive's middle name?
Clarice
Taylor Swift fans will recognize this as the title of her fifth studio album, but it is also the year that Mike and Claire Winter were married.
1989
Olive loves Thomas enough to try this outdoor activity.
Camping
This twin cities brewery is Olive and Thomas' favorite. It features a variety of craft beers, including the caramel macchiato stout, a prickly pear wit, and a strawberry banana milkshake IPA.
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
In January of this year, the Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway. It also happens to be the year that Jim & Jennifer Peterson were married.
In a recent trip abroad, Thomas was not legally old enough to drive the rental car. Olive's driving was really put to the test when she had to drive on the opposite side of the road with no preparation in what island country?
Ireland
Members of this professional ensemble will provide the music for the ceremony.
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Described as "soccer, but with rocket-powered cars," this online video game has provided hours of enjoyment for Olive and Thomas.
Rocket League
This off-campus house was the site of many "rainbow roads", as well as being Olive's residence during her senior year at Luther College.
Vanneheim
It was this person's idea to fly to Boston to try on wedding rings.
Thomas
This Irish poet and author is one of Olive's favorites.
Who is Oscar Wilde?
This is the date of wedding
Tuesday, December 28th, 2021
In high school, Thomas told Olive he would go to prom with her if she read the entirety of this fantasy epic series.
The Lord of the Rings
This high-proof spirit was once banned in the United States and Europe for containing wormwood, which was thought at the time to provoke psychedelic hallucinations. Much to Olive's delight, you can now peruse this spirit at any cocktail bar that offers a "drip."
Absinthe
This is the shape of center stone on Olive's engagement ring
Oval