Who Knows!
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
What movie featured a wedding ceremony that would have cost 1 million dollars if real? (and likely cost somewhere near that to create the scene)
Crazy Rich Asians
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
What is considered a traditional gift for a first wedding anniversary?
Paper.
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!)
This famous reality TV celebrity was married for only 72 days to basketball player Kris Humphries...
Kim Kardashian
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 wedding cake flavor is considered most traditional?
Almond.
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.
What is the largest wedding destination in the US?
Vegas! with 100,000 weddings per year.
What movie holds the record for highest-grossing romantic comedy of all times? (it's got "wedding" in the title).
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Second only to diamonds, what gem is popular for engagement rings?
Moissanite
Why do bride's maid's traditionally wear matching outfits?
bridesmaids originally dressed alike to confuse evil spirits!
wtf
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!