Engagements
What is the most popular day for a marriage proposal!?
Christmas Eve
Followed by: Valentines Day, NYE, and New Years Day.
37% are completely surprised!
statistics not confirmed by anyone of importance...
What's the origin of the father walking the bride down the aisle?
As women were considered property of men, historically him "giving away" the bride symbolized the transfer of ownership.
how lovely
Where does the custom of exchanging rings come from?
From Egypt as a sign of devotion
How much does the honeymoon industry pull in each year? (not sure what year this was pulled from, lol)
12 Billion...
What is the average cost of an engagement ring?
5-6k
(v. 2-3k lab grown!)
Why do bride's maid's traditionally wear matching outfits?
bridesmaids originally dressed alike to confuse evil spirits!
wtf
Why does the groom typically stand on the right of the bride?
Because he would have his sword hand free to protect her!
Why historically were the bride and groom kept from seeing eachother before the wedding?
Because within arranged marriages, it was feared that if a bride or groom saw each other before the big day, they would have enough time to cancel the wedding or run away!
Where does the term "honeymoon" come from?
Old English--"Hony moone" which refers to the sweetness of new marriage
European custom of giving newlywed's a months supply of mead (fermented honey) to symbolize the sweetness of their union
What rom-com movie referenced the leading diamond industry's advertisement campaign promoting diamond rings for engagements?
How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days
The De Beer's family launched their "a diamond is forever" slogan in 1947
This 19th century Icon pioneered the white wedding dress for the US...
Queen Victoria, in 1840 during her wedding to Prince Albert
What was the original duty of the "Best Man"
"best" was referring to one's skill with a sword, as the best man served as an armed backup for the groom should they need to resort to kidnapping his intended bride away from disapproving parents.
Approximately how many viewers witnessed the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?
2 billion
When did the concept of travelling around become common on a Honeymoon?
in 19th century Europe, the wealthy began taking "bridal tours," visiting relatives who couldn't attend the wedding
Where can we find (not fact checked) the earliest record of a marriage proposal?
In the Bible--Book of Genesis.
A servant named Eliezer is sent by Abraham to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac. Eliezer proposes to Rebekah, and she agrees to marry Isaac without having met him beforehand
Before the bride threw a bouquet at her entourage, what did she throw?
At least in Anglo Saxon times, brides would throw shoes at the bridesmaids to see which one of them would marry next. Whoever caught the shoe would then throw the shoe at the groomsmen, and the first guy they hit would be the lucky fellow to marry the bridesmaid
What is the origin of the last name Wyman
English origin--combining "wig" (war) and "mund" (protection) signifying a warrior or battle protector <3
Why do we place the wedding ring on the 3rd finger of the left hand?
Because their is a vein in this finger that runs directly to the heart-- "vena amoris" or "vein of love"
What are the top three places consistently ranked as a most popular Honeymoon destination?
Maldives, Bali, and Bora Bora!